Gold-Plated Cast Shovel Shadow Box Framed Award
- Area
- 5" x 3"
- Production
- 5 business days
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NO HIDDEN COST- Color
- Black
- Style
- 15.25" x 16"
- Imprint
- Laser Engraving
- 1 × $180.00
- $180.00
- Laser EngravingOne-time setup, no run charge
- $80.00
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- Digital Visual Proof
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You order. Your card is authorised, not charged. Nothing is billed until you approve the proof, and you can change or cancel the order up to that point.
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Laser EngravingThe imprint area on this product is 5 inches wide by 3 inches tall, printed by laser engraving. Your artwork prints inside the dashed area below — nothing outside it prints. Products often look larger in a photo than the space you can actually print on.
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Description
The Gold-Plated Cast Shovel Shadow Box Framed Award pairs a hand cast, gold plated shovel with a black shadow box frame measuring 15.25 inches by 16 inches. Golf and groundbreaking committees choose this gold-plated cast shovel award to mark a ceremonial dig or a course dedication. Layered mattes surround the shovel and an engraved plate carries the recipient's name.
The shovel is hand cast, polished, and finished in gold plate before it is set against a black frame with layered mattes. That contrast makes the shovel the focal point rather than a flat photo would. Golf clubs use the Gold-Plated Cast Shovel Shadow Box Framed Award for hole-in-one recognition and course dedications, while construction and real estate firms present it at groundbreaking ceremonies. The frame gives the piece enough wall presence for a lobby or boardroom without needing a stand. Laser engraving on the plate reaches 5 inches by 3 inches, room enough for a name, date, and short line of text. Buyers who want a frame built for photographs instead of a cast object can look at the Barberton Shadow Box Frame for a simpler layout. This piece belongs among shadow box awards chosen for retirement send-offs and long-service milestones, where a dimensional keepsake outlasts a certificate.
Ask for a proof so the engraved plate is ready before the ribbon-cutting shovel goes on display.
Key Features
- Hand cast, polished, and gold-plated shovel — mounted inside a shadow box frame for a dimensional focal point instead of a flat photo.
- One frame size at 15.25 inches by 16 inches — sized for a lobby wall or boardroom shelf without needing a stand.
- Black frame with layered mattes — sets off the gold plating so the cast shovel reads clearly from across a room.
- Laser engraving on a 5 inch by 3 inch plate — fits a name, date, and short line of recognition text.
- Minimum order of 1 — lets a single retiree or honoree get a piece without a group order.
- 5 business day production — keeps a groundbreaking or retirement date on the calendar.
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 15.25" x 16"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gold-plated cast shovel award and who typically gives one?
A gold-plated cast shovel award marks a ceremonial dig or a milestone achievement with a cast, hand polished shovel mounted inside a shadow box. Golf pros, city officials, and company leadership present it to a person or team being honored. The shovel sits behind glass so it can hang on a wall instead of sitting on a shelf.
How does this shadow box award compare with a standard wall plaque?
A gold-plated cast shovel award adds depth that a standard wall plaque cannot match, since it mounts a three dimensional shovel behind glass. The layered mattes and glass front protect the cast piece from dust and handling. A plaque works better when the honor centers on text alone rather than a physical object.
What engraving area does the gold-plated cast shovel award provide and how large is the frame?
The gold-plated cast shovel award offers laser engraving on a plate measuring 5 inches by 3 inches. That area sits below the mounted shovel inside the frame. The full frame measures 15.25 inches by 16 inches, the only size this piece comes in.
Which recognition programs use a gold-plated cast shovel award?
A gold-plated cast shovel award fits community groundbreaking ceremonies, employee milestone programs, and golf outings that mark a specific event. Chambers of commerce and construction companies favor it for ribbon cuttings and site openings. A single honoree usually receives one to commemorate that specific day.
What affects the price of a gold-plated cast shovel award?
A gold-plated cast shovel award can ship from a minimum order of just 1 piece, so quantity ordered is the main price factor. Adding personalized engraving to the plate does not change the base construction. We price each order according to quantity and any rush timeline requested.
How long does production take for a gold-plated cast shovel award?
A gold-plated cast shovel award takes 5 business days to produce before it ships. That timeline covers casting, gold plating, and plate engraving in one build. Plan your order around a known ceremony date so the piece arrives ready to present.
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- Pricing and availability are subject to change without notice.
- Product colors may appear different on screen than in person.
- Listed sizes, weights, and capacities are approximate.
- Production time begins after artwork approval.
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