French Open Trophy: The Story of the Musketeers Cup 🎾

Roland Garros runs through June 5. The Coupe des Mousquetaires (Musketeers Cup) — sterling silver, 36cm tall, sculpted figures — is unlike any other Grand Slam trophy. Worth studying why.

Sculptural Figures Beat Plain Cup

Most Grand Slam trophies are plain silver cups. The Musketeers Cup features three musketeer figures sculpted around the body — a literary reference to Dumas's novel that gives the trophy a character and story plain cups lack. For perpetual trophies you commission, consider whether a small sculptural element (animal, athlete figure, abstract form) could replace generic decoration.

Same Trophy, Different Replicas

Like Wimbledon and Australian Open, the original Musketeers Cup never leaves the FFT trophy room. Each year's winner gets a replica — same dimensions, same look, slightly different finish. For any perpetual trophy that needs to travel with the winner, plan a replica from day one. Original stays insured; replica goes home.