Patrick Henry Italian Mint Julep Silver Plate Cups Tumbler Beaded Design Set 5

View Similar Items

Pair of Patrick Henry Silver Julep Cups

Set of 6 Mid Century Rogers Silver Plate Mint Julep Cups

Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups, Set of Six

Art Deco Mint Julep Cups - Asprey 1936 - Set of 6 Sterling Silver Cups

Set of 4 Spaulding Federal-Style Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cups

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup

Scearce Reagan Booming Eighties Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup

JE Caldwell Small American Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup

Set of 8 American Sterling Silver Mint Juleps

2 Vintage Silver Plated Mint Julep Cups Tumblers 1 with Monogram - 2 Pieces

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Mint Julep Cup by Alvin

Set of 16 American Sterling Silver Mint Juleps

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 15

Patrick Henry Italian Mint Julep Silver Plate Cups Tumbler Beaded Design Set 5

About the Item

A vintage assembled set of five Italian made Patrick Henry Mint Julep Cups. This vintage set of five cups is the perfect addition to your home bar for everyday cocktails, not just the Mint Julep on May 7th for the Kentucky Derby! But if you'd like to know the history of this cocktail, I'm happy to share this infor from Food and Wine magazine "It's difficult to think of another cocktail that's as intimately tied to a particular event as the Mint Julep is to the Kentucky Derby. Interestingly enough, however, its origins aren't in Kentucky at all, but rather, linguistically at least, in the Middle East. "The Julep's origin and first mentions are in European medicine, which included sugar mixed with herbs, spices, and often, a spirit," explained Jason Foust, Central Regional Ambassador for Angel's Envy. "This made its way to the U.S. and became the first real notable American cocktail. The part of the country you lived in influenced which spirit was used, but the earliest versions included brandy / cognac or rum, and many early versions didn't include mint. It's the first popular cocktail served with ice, as it coincided with the rise of ice houses and the ability to use ice as a 'garnish' in a drink. Some versions included using hailstones and ice from frozen lakes. Ice was still sold in blocks, so bars were equipped with a canvas bag and mallet to crush ice for the Julep." He continued, "This cocktail has origins back to the late 1700s, and 'Julep' is based on an Arabic word meaning 'rosewater' that connects its European medicinal roots." But wait, there's more about this Southern connection... "The julep became a Kentucky staple simply by coincidence, with a natural 'southern' connection between the cocktail and horse racing." According to John Douglass, Beverage Director at the Kitchen Table, the restaurant located on the campus of James B. Beam Distilling Co., "The who and when of cocktail creation is rather muddy for most of the pre-Prohibition classics, and the Julep is no exception. It is a likely descendent of the Sling. The cocktail historian David Wondrich dates references to medicinal Juleps back to the year 900 and finds mention of them throughout the centuries that follow." Like so much in the world of cocktails, stories both verifiable and apocryphal dot the boozy landscape, so pinning down the exact lineage of the Mint Julep can be tricky. Still, certain threads appear in most accounts of its evolution." Just exactly what those threads are depend on how much digging you'd like to do. I recommend starting off with this set of Mint Julep Cups and let the rest fall into place.

Dimensions:
Height: 4.38 in (11.13 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1980's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition with age appropriate wear, each could benefit from a light polish.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240237164062