Sports Commissions
From start to finishing line, a commission from W.J. Sanders becomes part of a unique and enduring legacy. The design team transforms ideas into exceptional works of art, showcasing unrivalled craftsmanship and storytelling -ideal for sporting champions.
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.
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.
Australian Open Trophy
The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup
W.J. Sanders expertly manufactures one of the most technically challenging and coveted trophies in global sports – the Australian Open Trophy, known as the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup. Commissioned annually since 2010, W.J. Sanders creates a flawless reproduction of this esteemed trophy for the winner, continuing a distinguished tradition of excellence.
The Harry White Whip
Each year, the Victorian Racing Club presents the Harry White Whip trophy to the winning jockey of the Lexus Melbourne Cup. W.J. Sanders is honoured to be the official manufacturer of this award, crafted with care and precision to celebrate the triumph and skill of the champion jockey.
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.