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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jul 9, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 85

3 Kitts Coin Silver Julep Cups, incl. Agricultural

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Three (3) Coin Silver Mint Julep Cups with beaded rims, all marked on base for John Kitts, Louisville, KY (working 1843-1878; this mark used circa 1836-1874). Includes 1 agricultural premium cup engraved "South Western Agricultural & Mechanical Association", 3 5/8" H; and 2 smaller cups, 1 engraved "Awarded by the Henderson Hopkins & Union Agricultural Association," and 1 without inscriptions or monograms, both 2 7/8" H. Combined weight: 10.71 oz troy.

The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Condition

Overall excellent condition with minimal scratching and a couple of shallow dents, primarily to larger cup.