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Book Tiffany & Co.: Crafting Victory by Assouline
Description
Tiffany & Co.'s renowned hollowware workshop, located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, handcrafts the house's spectacular sterling silver vessels, from decorative accessories such as trays and vases to some of the trophies the most sought-after athletes in the world. The tradition of excellence in Tiffany hollowware dates back to 1851, when the house purchased the operation of New York's largest silversmith. In 1860, Tiffany created one of its first notable trophies, the Woodlawn Vase, still awarded annually to the winner of the Preakness Stakes horse race in Baltimore, Maryland. Tiffany's master artisans have been pushing the boundaries of silversmithing for more than 170 years, combining ancient methods with cutting-edge technology to transform flat sheets of sterling silver into sparkling three-dimensional structures that embody the house's signature craftsmanship . Committed to continuing this tradition of excellence, the dedicated artisans of the Tiffany Hollowware workshop each year create more than eighty varieties of sterling silver trophies, the most revered symbols of athletic achievement in nearly every notable area of sport American, from car 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 US Open tennis tournament, continues to be celebrated with the presentation of custom-made trophies from Tiffany & Co. 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 expertise and acclaimed champion athletes revealing themselves in the joy of victory.
Details
- 240 pages
- More than 110 illustrations
- In English language
- Released August 2023
- L 33 cm x W 28.5 cm x D 4 cm
- Linen hardcover in a luxury slipcase
- ISBN: 9781649801975
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2.8kg
About the Author
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion and the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He was named an NBA All-Star nineteen times. Nicknamed "King James", he is considered one of the greatest basketball players in history. Off the court, James runs the LeBron James Family Foundation, which has opened an elementary school, housing complex, shopping center and medical center in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
Rachel Cormack is currently a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground and several other online publications in Australia before moving to New York in early 2019 to work at Robb Report. In 2021, she decided to move across the pond with her husband and two cats. She is now based in London, where she covers all things luxury, from superyachts to watches to five-star hotels.
Kirk Goldsberry is a writer and professor based in Austin, Texas. He is currently an NBA analyst for ESPN and previously worked as vice president of strategic research for the San Antonio Spurs and lead analyst for the United States basketball team. He received his Ph.D. He earned a bachelor's degree in geography from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2007 and has taught at Michigan State University, Harvard College, and the University of Texas. His first book, Sprawlball, became a New York Times bestseller in 2019.