A stunning set of 4 vintage heavy silver-plated Julep cups by Webster Wilcox. These vintage Julep cups are downright magical. They are extremely solid/heavy in weight and well-crafted. They feature the traditional "footed" base and tapered design and a "beaded" design on the upper and lower part of the cup. Truly a stunning set.
These cups do not have any monograms or initials
Maker: Webster Wilcox
A bit about this maker: The Wilcox Silver Plate Co. (1867-c. 1980) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut. From 1865 to 1867, it was known as the Wilcox Brittania Co. In 1898, the company was acquired by the International Silver Company, headquartered in Meriden. After the acquisition, the Wilcox Silver Plate Co. brand continued until 1980.
Measurements: Each cup measures just shy of 4 1/2" tall and the diameter is a tad of 3 1/2"
Hallmarks: Each cup has the "Webster Wilcox" etched on the bottom along with "IS" (International Silver Co.) along with their original blue and silver foil sticker
Condition: Very good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age that comes purely from time (not not use). These appear to be NOS (new old stock) as they still have their original foiled stickers on the bottom. We like to be thorough when it comes to our vintage pieces/sets, so here's a full summary:
1) There's general what we refer to as "surface wear" (that can include micro fine scratches, noticeable scrapes, etc) from past handling or how the cups were stored
2) There's minor surface wear on the very bottom rims (where the rim would sit on a hard surface)
3) There's mild tarnish in a few places (we have not polished these cups)
In short, these antique Julep cups are in very good vintage condition overall with mild signs of age and mild tarnish. These cups are lovely and display beautifully and have a magical feel to them.
**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery. Please note: we're not making a penny. These cups are solid/very heavy in weight and will be packed well to ensure safe arrival, which means a larger, heavier box!
****Important to note pre-purchase: Buyers, please examine all photos carefully as we cannot accept returns due to the fragile nature (the possibility of breakage or damage when being shipped back) of our vintage/antique pieces. Our items are true vintage pieces that might have manufacturers flaws, flaws from age, or imperfections in general from being vintage. We try to explain the condition/description in an accurate and thorough manner but we ask that you please examine all photos carefully and ask all questions before purchasing an item as we are unable to accept returns due to the risk of breakage/damage.
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