Tiffany & Co.: Crafting Victory

Tiffany & Co.’s renowned hollowware workshop in Cumberland, Rhode Island, handcrafts the House’s spectacular sterling silver vessels, from decorative accessories such as fountains and vases to some of the world’s most coveted sporting trophies. Tiffany’s tradition of hollowware excellence dates back to 1851, when the House purchased the operations of New York City’s foremost silversmith. In 1860, Tiffany crafted one of its first notable trophies, the Woodlawn Vase, which is still awarded annually to the winner of the Preakness Stakes horse race in Baltimore, Maryland. Tiffany’s master craftsmen have pushed the boundaries of silversmithing for more than 170 years by combining ancient methods with cutting-edge technologies to transform flat sheets of sterling silver into shimmering, three-dimensional structures that embody the House’s iconic expertise. Committed to continuing this tradition of excellence, the dedicated artisans in Tiffany’s Hollowware Workshop annually create more than eighty varieties of sterling silver trophies—the most revered symbols of athletic achievement in nearly every notable field of American sports, from auto racing to yachting. Today, the moment of triumph at many major American sporting events—including the NFL Super Bowl, the MLB World Series, and the USTA Open tennis tournament—continues to be celebrated with the introduction of custom-crafted trophies from Tiffany & Co. Featuring a foreword by NBA superstar LeBron James, Crafting Victory highlights Tiffany’s most prestigious sports trophies, showcasing images including archival drawings and documents, the workshop’s artisanal savoir faire, and acclaimed champion athletes reveling in the joy of victory.