Garrard and Royal Ascot continue the Legacy

June 12, 2021

Garrard and Royal Ascot’s shared history reaches back to the  creation of the first Gold Cup in 1842. This year they continue the  legacy as the Official Trophies and Silverware Supplier and reveal  the new designs for the iconic gold cups and Group 1 trophies.  

The House supplied trophies to Royal Ascot through its 165 years  as Crown Jeweller. From the very beginning, each trophy design  has had to meet the monarch’s approval, and together they reflect  changing tastes through the years. 

In 2018, the Gold Cup, Queen’s Vase and Royal Hunt Cup were  joined by seven new trophies in silver, for winners of the other  Group 1 races at Royal Ascot. Starting a new tradition,  the winners of these Group 1 races will this year be allowed to  keep their trophies in perpetuity.

The opportunity to create new trophy designs for this esteemed  event was an exciting one for Garrard’s Head of Design,  Claire Scott. “Looking back through the House’s many Royal  Ascot trophies was a fascinating and inspiring experience,”  she says. “The cups from Queen Victoria’s time were  extraordinarily ornate, but I was especially drawn to the classic,  sleek designs of the 1930s.” 

Racehorse Owners Association CEO, Charlie Liverton, adds  “The prestige of having a Group 1 winner at Royal Ascot is  the pinnacle of racehorse ownership. It is therefore fitting  that a royal jeweller, with a racing heritage as rich as Garrard,  has created the trophies and winning mementos, providing a  perpetual reminder of exceptional equine achievement.”

Their clean lines and striking  silhouettes can be seen in  the new trophies for 2021.  Garrard is all about the  details, and running around  the base of the trophies is the  Royal Ascot pattern of classic  racing silk designs.  

The new Royal Ascot  commissions will be the latest  additions to Garrard’s rich  heritage of creating some of  the most illustrious trophies  in the world. Each one follows  in the tradition established by  founder silversmith George  Wickes in 1735, achieving a  balance of iconic design and  impeccable execution.

About Garrard  

Garrard, in the heart of London’s Mayfair, is where every item of Garrard  jewellery begins its journey to creation. Here, we welcome our clients to browse  our jewels and experience Garrard – past, present and future – first-hand.  

Garrard’s origins can be traced back to 1735, when master silversmith George  Wicks opened a store on Panton Street in the heart of London’s West End – and  promptly received his first royal commission, from Frederick, Prince of Wales.  Garrard was appointed the first official Crown Jeweller in 1843 and, ever since,  we have proudly played our part in British history through the creation of  jewellery that has captured imaginations throughout the world.  

From Queen Mary’s consort crown in 1911 to the engagement rings of both the  Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Cambridge, Garrard has crafted some of  the most famous jewels in history, with each new commission today adding a  new chapter to the story.

House Of Garrard Press Release

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