At 1stDibs, there are several options of sterling mint julep cups available for sale. The range of distinct sterling mint julep cups — often made from
metal,
silver and
sterling silver — can elevate any home. Sterling mint julep cups have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century.
Modern,
Neoclassical and
Art Deco sterling mint julep cups are consistently popular styles. Many sterling mint julep cups are appealing in their simplicity, but
Manchester Silver Co. & S.S.,
Alvin Corporation and
Asprey International Limited produced popular sterling mint julep cups that are worth a look.
Whether it’s streamlined or sophisticated, a bar area is always a welcoming feature in any home interior. A cheery well-made drink with friends and family has the potential to yield some unforgettable moments alongside those that aren’t easily remembered. And the only way to conjure that exemplary cordial is by putting the proper antique or vintage barware to work.
Essential barware equipment ranges from sterling-silver barspoons for mixing your cocktails in tall collins glasses to jiggers, shakers and strainers that allow you to whip up martinis and old-fashioneds.
From a design standpoint, some barware, such as our array of Art Deco glass whiskey sets or mid-century modern silver-banded tumblers crafted by Dorothy Thorpe, can help position your bar as a bold and attractive centerpiece to a room. At the very least, a carefully curated collection of barware can elevate with subtlety the bar’s nearby fixtures, as a handcrafted crystal decanter might do for your vintage 1960s bar cart.
As cocktail hour draws near, find inspiration in our gorgeous gallery of home bars in locales ranging from London to New York to San Francisco, and browse the exquisite selection of antique, new and vintage barware and glassware on 1stDibs.