A lovely vintage silver-plated (EPNS or Electroplated Nickel Silver) Mint Julep cup by Leonard, early 1960s. Heavier in weight, this cup has a solid feel to it. The design features a series of etched lines at the top (that are slightly raised/thicker) and a series of etched lines at the bottom of the cup. It's a traditional tapered silhouette. It's still in its original box.
Maker: Leonard
Measurements: 4" tall x 3" in diameter
Hallmarks: "Leonard" can be found on the bottom of this cup. The box is also hallmarked including "made in India" (during the Mid Century, India was a common manufacturing country for many brass and silver-plated over brass items that were made for the United States).
Condition: Great condition. It appears to be NOS (New Old Stock) as its still in its original wrapping and cotton cloth. There's minor age that comes purely from time including some mild patina and a tiny mark on the bottom that looks like a spot where a sticker might have been. The box definitely shows age, so we're listing the box as "Fair" condition. The cup's plating is vibrant and shiny.
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