PREMIUM Benjamin Trees Lexington Kentucky BEADED Sterling Mint Julep Cup & Pouch

Description

PREMIUM Benjamin Trees Lexington Kentucky BEADED Sterling Mint Julep Cup & Pouch
Beaker Description
A CLASSIC, HEAVY, DELUXE Kentucky design by this renowned Lexington maker
BEADED rim cups
were made at his Lexington home
They are much harder to find than the BANDED rim type cups made by International Silver Co. after he died
I he also made this TRADITIONAL KENTUCKY mint julep cups for other high end galleries in the SOUTH
Makers marks present
Marked sterling
Professionally cleaned & gently hand polished
Beaker stands 3 3/4 inches
Top diameter measures 3 1/8 inches
Weighs almost 5 troy ounces!
No monograms or dedications
SUPERB CONDITION; no damage, dings or scratches
Well cared for over the years (rarely used, if ever)
Beautiful, time-enhanced silver patina throughout
Comes with a NEW tropical BLACK drawstring presentation pouch, pictured
Professionally packed & shipped within 24 hours
You're never sorry when you buy the best!
About Benjamin Trees
A classic Kentucky sterling silver mint julep cup from
collector, lecturer & silversmith
Benjamin Trees
. Mr. Trees moved to
Lexington, Kentucky in 1934
and was active until his death in 1965. He produced most of his silver pieces at his home on Versailles Road in Kentucky.
This mint julep cup bares his hallmark
(a figural tree), and is also marked sterling & TREES. All hallmarks are located on the underside base of the cup
.