Sporting Trophy Commissions
From start to finishing line, a commission from W.J. Sanders becomes part of a unique and enduring legacy. Responsible for some of the world's most recognisable trophies—including those of the Australian Open tennis grand slam and the Melbourne Cup— the team at W.J. Sanders dedicates the same unrivalled craftsmanship to sporting commissions of all shapes and sizes.
Australian Open
The Australian Open Trophy Suite
W.J. Sanders expertly manufactures some of the most technically challenging and coveted trophies in global sports: the Australian Open Trophy Suite, including the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup and the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. Commissioned by Tennis Australia each year since 2010, W.J. Sanders creates a suite of ~150 esteemed trophies for the winners of the grand slam event's Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles tournaments, among others.
The Lexus Melbourne Cup
Since 2016
W.J. Sanders, through subsidiary ABC Bullion, proudly serves as the official manufacturer of the Lexus Melbourne Cup for the Victoria Racing Club. This prestigious partnership includes crafting a range of ancillary Lexus Melbourne Cups, honouring the tradition of excellence throughout the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Our Services
Design & Manufacture
W.J. Sanders collaborates with sporting institutions to design and craft trophies that build and sustain legacies. The Sydney-based team of artisans guides each project from concept to creation, ensuring exceptional results.
Trophy Engraving
For sporting events and institutions, W.J. Sanders manages the annual engraving of trophies and shields, working with a diverse range of materials. Onsite engraving services are available for pieces that are unable to be transported.
Restoration & Maintenance
W.J. Sanders acts as a custodian of history, with ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance meaningful metalwork. Through restoration and maintenance services, W.J. Sanders ensures that sporting trophies and mementos always look polished, presentable and worthy of ovation.
Restoration & Maintenance
W.J. Sanders is entrusted by global and national sporting institutions as a custodian of significant trophies and metalware collections. Our extensive services include plating, cleaning, engraving and general maintenance.