{"product_id":"vintage-gorham-mint-julep-cups-w-monogram","title":"Vintage Gorham Mint Julep Cups \"W\" Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning  set of four (4) silver-plated Julep cups by Gorham, Mid Century. These cups are simply lovely and feature the classic tapered shape and raised lined accent. Please note: each cup is monogrammed with a single \"W\" in a thicker font lettering. Heavier in weight, these cups are solid and well-crafted. Truly a stunning set. Cheers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain please note: these cups are monogrammed with a \"W\". Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set comes with 4 cups total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little about this maker: Jabez Gorham started Gorham silver in 1831 in a shop on Steeple Street in Providence, Rhode Island. Born to a family of eight, he was apprenticed to New England silver patriarch Nehemiah Dodge at a very early age. Dodge is known as one of the founders of the silver and jewelry crafts industry in 18th century New England. After his seven-year apprenticeship with Dodge, Jabez formed his own business and quickly established a name for himself. Newport, one of Gorham's product lines, refers to Newport, Rhode Island, near Gorham's home base in Providence. For more than 150 years Gorham Silver has been known as one of the preeminent silversmith companies in the world and well-known for their vintage barware items including these stunning Julep cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Each cup is 4\" tall x 3\" in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Gorham\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: Each cup is hallmarked on the bottom along with their original foil sticker (see photo)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Great condition. These cups don't appear to have been used much. They still have their original foil stickers on the bottom. There's mild tarnish and general age that comes purely from time but overall these cups are in excellent shape and display beautifully. Here's any general age that we see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) There's mild tarnish and general age that comes purely from time. The black spots you see we would guess are reflections from the camera. There's some mild tarnish along the ribbed rims area and also some mild tarnish on the very bottom exteriors.\u003cbr\u003e2) The interiors of the cups are in good shape overall and clean. Two of the cups have a small amount of age and tarnish to the very bottom interiors.\u003cbr\u003e3) There's what we refer to as general \"surface wear\", not necessarily from use but from past handling, how they might have been polished in the past, etc -- this can include micro tiny scrapes in the silver-plating; very subtle but we like to be thorough when describing our vintage pieces\/sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**On shipping: We take our packaging very seriously and carefully wrap all pieces to ensure safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e****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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Vintage Wares","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755831656759,"sku":null,"price":409.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/5974\/5605\/files\/w1.webp?v=1772828882","url":"https:\/\/southernvintagewares.com\/products\/vintage-gorham-mint-julep-cups-w-monogram","provider":"Southern Vintage Wares","version":"1.0","type":"link"}