Renowned global luxury brand, Asprey, founded back in 1781 and synonymous with refinement and the highest quality luxury goods, have designed and crafted the exclusive new ‘Nord Stream Race Trophy’. Commissioned by the Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg, Russia this is an extension to the Nautor’s Swan family of exquisitely tailored silverware.
2012 has produced not only the Nord Stream Race Trophy, but additionally the, ‘Gazprom Swan 60 Class Trophy’, created to equal the quality and technical mastery of Nautor’s Swan’s latest international racing class. Both trophies, celebrating the inaugural year of the Nord Stream Race and Gazprom Swan 60 Class, were crafted on site at Asprey’s New Bond Street premises, the same London address which they have occupied since 1847.
One of the world’s most prestigious companies, Asprey, has a long tradition within the sporting world, having previously designed pieces for football’s Premier League and high level cricket, horse racing and golf events; Asprey already has a relationship within the pursuit of international yacht racing and are now set to cement this involvement through their connection to the Nord Stream Race, a very significant addition to international offshore racing calendar.
The design keeps a familiar theme with stunning swan neck handles and a stem of hand hammered curving sails mirroring the Nord Stream Race logo, mounted onto an elegant base. The end product demonstrates why over 50 hours are passionately poured into each unique work of art.
Stephen Eaves, International Bespoke Sales Director at Asprey, commented on the finished silverware projects:
“I am absolutely delighted with the sheer beauty of these two trophies. I was lucky enough to be at the unveiling of the Gazprom Swan 60 Class Trophy in Porto Cervo during the Rolex Swan Cup and although the Nord Stream Race Trophy is smaller in stature it equals it in brilliance. I am justifiably proud of our new relationship between Asprey and the Nord Stream Race.”
Asprey prides itself on attention to detail and sophistication across its catalogue of products. The brand has already produced 9 individual trophies for Nautor’s Swan during 5 years of craftsmanship and are now proud to be involved with Yacht Club of Saint-Petersburg, Russia’s new endeavour, ‘The Nord Stream Race’.