We have 4 of these handsome sterling silver vintage mint julep cups, made anywhere from 1925 to 1950. With beading at both the rim and the base, these cups are classic copies of a 19th century Kentucky design. They measure 4 inches tall x 3-1/8 inches in diameter at the rim and 2-1/2 inches in diameter at the base. They are made by the Chicago Silver Company and bear its mark and the sterling stamp. Each cup weighs approximately 4.437 troy ounces. These cups are a little taller than most of them ...click for details
This Vienna bronze female pheasant is cold-painted and very well done. Realistic and naturalistic in pose, she is 4-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in height. These type of Austrian bronze animals in this sort of condition are quite collectible.
This classic sterling silver mint julep cup was crafted by Wakefield Scearce in a limited edition during the presidency of Harry Truman (b. 1884-d. 1972). The Presidential cups are aways highly desirable, but the firm began making these cups---copies of a 19th century beaker---during the term of Harry Truman, so a cup out of this first run is especially rare to find. Dimensions are 3-3/4 inches in height by 3-1/8 inches in diameter at the lip. Beaded at both the rim and the base, the cup was mad ...click for details
This is a wonderful presentation piece that came out of the estate of Col. Jesse Gurney Vincent (1880-1962), former Vice President of the Packard Motor Co. This heavy (7.71 troy ounces) sterling silver and bronze lidded cigarette jar bears Vincent's initials on one side, The heavy gauge piece is marked Sterling on the bottom and under thelid, but bears no maker's mark. Aside from the bronze metal insert at the top, the jar is of simple form but its quality workmanship belies the manufact ...click for details
This classic vintage sterling silver mint julep cup is engraved '63 Derby" and would be a perfect addition to your Kentucky Derby festivities. Dimensions are 3-3/4 inches tall x 3-3/8 inches in diameter at the rim and a weight of 4.50 troy ounces. Poole is the maker. Skoal!
This gorgeous French sterling silver cup is the actual size of a mint julep cup, so you can add it to your julep cup collection. It has a beautiful floral and foliage applique and is adorned with a beautiful 3/4-inch decorative border below the rim all around the top of the cup. There is no maker's mark, but it is hallmarked. Dimensions are 3-5/8 inches tall x 3 inches in diameter at the rim. Weight is 3 troy ounces. This is one of the prettiest cups around.
This darling German silver goat is crisply detailed, with its shaggy coat, thick horns and great expression. Stamped with the 800, crown and half moon marks, the goat weighs 6.81 troy ounces. He measures 4 inches high x 4=1/4 inches long x 1 inch in width. Very engaging and looks almost like a carousel animal.
This continental (800) silver figural rooster table ornament was made in Germany circa 1920s. With terrific naturalistic details, the rooster measures 3-1/2 inches high x 4-1/8 inches long x 1-3/8 inches in depth. It weighs 3.66 troy ounces.
This vintage boxed set of four sterling silver cordial or liqueur cups was made by Gorham. Each cup measures 2-7/8 inches tall x 1-1/4 inches in diameter at the top, weighing a total weight of 2.54 troy ounces. The velvet box that holds the cups measures 7 x 4-1/4 inches. This is a great wedding gift or house present.
