A memento made with true craftsmanship

When you commission one of our trophy oars, you make an investment in the timelessness of true craftsmanship.  Every aspect of your trophy oar is the produced by hand.  This begins with the painting of your club or school’s colours, as well as your chosen insignia.

The crowning glory is having your crew and club names literally written in gold.  Expert gilder, Lisa Harse, applies real gold leaf to to your oar using techniques that are centuries old, and proven to stand the test of time. 

Finally, several layers of varnish are added to provide an impressive shine to your oar, and to protect it for years to come.

Because each trophy oar is an individual work of art, you can choose the style and position of the lettering, and all of the details in consultation with Lisa, who can assist you in your choices, based on her library of historic trophy oars going back to the 19th century.

The result will be a trophy that you will truly love and cherish for the rest of your life.