posted 11-03-2013 01:26 PM            

I belong to a club that is running out of engraving space on some of its old trophies, and am trying to suggest some solutions. Some of the trophies already have bases, and adding new ones would not be appropriate. There is no will to spend a lot of money on commissioned silver presentation pieces. I'm not crazy about all the typical production trophy things out there, which don't stand up to the quality and character of what we have.

But I wonder, for example, if we could find high-quality, large sterling frames with wide borders, if it would be possible to find a talented engraver who might be able to provide custom, artful engravings for the awards on the frames that would be respectful of the original trophies. I am imagining that we could somehow then insert a piece of sheet sterling where the glass would usually fit, which would then continue with the names of award winners as they are added over the years.

posted 11-04-2013 09:10 PM            

Just a thought but perhaps if you could show us an example of the trophy you wish to add too we might have a better idea of a design to add to (it, them).

Thanks

posted 11-04-2013 09:43 PM            

There are several trophies -- some are run-of-the-mill engraved trays, but there are some rather splashy old trophies. My sense is that the we would not want to alter the more significant ones. I don't have pix at the moment, but I have requested them. If I get some, I'll try to post them. (However we're best doing that these days.)