Prestige Cups

A prestige cup is constructed differently from a typical trophy. The metal body, the polished finish, the decorative handles, and the solid base with engraving provision are not surface features. They are the object. Gold and silver metal options across the range come with a high-polished finish that reads as significant from across a room. Some styles feature a wooden base for a classic trophy presentation. Handles on the larger styles are decorative as well as structural, giving the cup the visual character associated with major sporting prizes. The engraving is applied directly to the cup body or via metal badge plates affixed to the plinth, which accommodates the addition of successive years' engravings on a perpetual trophy. The range scales from more accessible gold-plated cup styles through to large elaborate cups suited to a flagship competition that's been running for years. From 1 unit. All POA.

For a sporting club establishing a new competition trophy, the choice between a cup for direct engraving and a cup with a plinth accommodating badge plates is worth thinking through. A cup engraved directly reads as a single object. A plinth with badge plates is set up for a perpetual presentation across many years.

Technical & Compliance

What is the difference between engraving on the cup body and metal badge plates on the plinth?

Engraving directly on the cup body creates a mark that is part of the metal surface. It cannot be removed or repositioned. This suits a one-time award or a perpetual trophy where the design is intended to age with the cup. Metal badge plates are individual engraved plates attached to the plinth or base of the trophy. Each year's winner receives their own plate, which is added to the growing record on the base. Badge plates allow for a neater, more consistent typographic appearance across years and make it easier to accommodate different amounts of text for each winner's entry.

What materials are the cups made from?

The prestige cups in this range are metal construction, in gold and silver metal finishes with a high-polished surface. Some styles incorporate a wooden base for a classic trophy presentation. The construction is suited to an award intended for ongoing display in a club, venue, or trophy cabinet rather than a portable personal keepsake. Weight and finish vary by style and are confirmed on the individual product pages.

Can a prestige cup be purchased without engraving for future use?

Yes, a cup can be ordered without engraving for collection, display, or presentation at a future event. The engraving can be added at a later date. For a club commissioning a new perpetual trophy ahead of a first presentation, it may be practical to order the cup with the trophy name and event details engraved in advance but without a winner's name, then have the winner's plate added following the event.

Are prestige cups available in both gold and silver finishes?

Yes, the range includes both gold and silver metal finishes. The choice between gold and silver is often determined by the event's existing colour scheme, the club's identity, or convention within the specific sport. Some events use gold for the championship and silver for runner-up. Confirming the finish options for the specific style before ordering ensures the cup matches the event's requirements.