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 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 nice German sterling silver cow creamer has a nice expression. The cream pours out of her mouth. The 925 and sterling marks are stamped on the cow's tail. Dimensions are 3-1/4 inches high x 5-3/8 inches long x 1-1/2 inches wide. Weight is 4.30 troy ounce.
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.
This fabulous set of 6 oversized sterling silver mint julep cups or tumblers with applied horseshoes date from the Presidntial era of Richard Milhous Nixon. Dimensions are 5-1/4 inches high x 3-3/8 in. in diameter at the top and 2-11/16 in. at the base. Each cup weighs approximately 6.36 troy ounces. Terrific to get a hard-to-find set of six of these oversized cups, each with the original Wakefield Scearce silvercloth bag. Just in time for Derby Day!
This classic vintage sterling silver mint julep cup is made by International. Banded at the rim and at the base, the cup measures 3-7/8 inches in height x 3 inches in diameter at the top. It weighs 3.92 troy ounces. At the moment, we have four cups and each one sells for $285.
These classic vintage sterling silver mint julep cups are in fine condition and may be purchased individually for $285 each, although it's a great idea to pick up as many unmonogrammed ones as you can when you find them. Dimensions: 3-3/4 in. high, 2-7/8 inches in diameter at top, 2-3/8 in. in diameter at base. Avergae weight is 3.98 troy ounces.
This vintage sterling silver banded mint julep cup was made by Mr. Trees of Lexington, Kentucky and is very collectible. Dimensions are 3-5/8 inches in height x 2-7/8 inches in diameter at the rim x 2-3/8 inches at the base. It weighs 4.30 troy ounces and, lucky for you, is not monogrammed.
