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Ol’ Swaphos’ Secret Family Recipe for Kentucky Derby Mint Julep
 Passed down for generations, Ol’ Swaphos’ Secret Family Recipe is just what you need to whip up delicious Mint Juleps to serve in your Kentucky Derby glasses! This recipe comes to you printed in full color on heavy white 8-1/2” x 11” artstock suitable for framing. It includes a picture of Aristides, winner of the first Kentucky Derby in 1875, as well as a picture of Ol’ Swaphos, who personally autographs each recipe. What a fun accent piece to hang on the wall of your bar area, and sure to be a hit at your next Kentucky Derby party! Also makes a great gift for any Derby enthusiast! Tell a friend.
Price: $10.00 including free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.
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“My Old Kentucky Home” Lyrics and Trivia
 Bet you’d love to sing along with the huge crowd at Churchill Downs on Derby Day when the band strikes up “My Old Kentucky Home” but you don’t know the lyrics, right? Well, here they are, including facts about the song and its composer sufficient to impress even the most demanding “Trivial Pursuit” aficionado! This companion piece to Ol’ Swaphos’ Secret Family Recipe also comes to you printed in full color on heavy white 8-1/2” x 11” artstock suitable for framing. It includes a picture of Aristides, winner of the first Derby in 1875, a picture of Black Gold, winner of the 25th Derby in 1924, the year “My Old Kentucky Home” was first sung at Churchill Downs, and a picture of Stephen Foster, who wrote both the words and music way back in 1853. Another great accept piece to hang on the wall of your bar area or give as a Derby Day gift. Tell a friend.
Price: $10.00 including free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.
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“My Old Kentucky Home” party favors
 Give your guests their own personal copy of the lyrics to “My Old Kentucky Home” at your next Derby Party so everyone can sing along! These 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” lyrics cards, designed to coordinate with our two accent pieces listed immediately above, are printed in full color on heavy white artstock and make the perfect party favors. Tell a friend.
Price: $10.00 for a set of 4, including free shipping to anywhere in the U.S.
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Vintage Kentucky Derby can/glass holder
 This is a waaay vintage Kentucky Derby foam can or glass holder we acquired at an estate sale as part of a marvelous collection of 1950's Kentucky Derby memorabilia. Standing 4-3/8" tall, the bottom diameter is 3-1/2" and the flexible holder tapers upward to a 3" diameter top that stretches to fit snugly around a beverage can or most any glass to keep its contents cold longer. Holder is a deep mustard yellow color with brown printing that says “The Kentucky Derby,” “The Run for the Roses,” “Louisville, Kentucky,” and “Huggers Mfg. - Baytown, Texas, Huggs’em Hot or Cold™.” Brown artwork includes a surprisingly detailed drawing of four horses and riders racing down the track in front of the Churchill Downs clubhouse, as well as what I assume was the polar bear logo of this long-gone company. For a piece of foam that’s over fifty years old, this nifty old can holder is in amazingly good condition. Still very flexible and not at all hard or crumbly. Several old discoloration marks and the bottom is “cracked,” but this thing still works exactly as advertized: “Huggs’em Hot or Cold!” (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $10.00 + s/h
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1969 Kentucky Derby decanter
 This is a Jim Beam Kentucky Derby pink roses decanter from 1969. The front features Churchill Downs, complete with spires, two sprays of pink roses, and says “Churchill Downs, Home of the 95th Kentucky Derby.” The back features a large horseshoe with two additional sprays of pink roses and says “95th Run for the Roses.” Inside the horseshoe is a drawing of Aristides, the first Kentucky Derby winner on May 17,1875. The front of the stopper says “Run for the Roses” and the back says “Churchill Downs,” but these words are currently mostly covered up with the remnants of the original U.S. Internal Revenue liquor stamp strip, which extends down the bottle back. Since the bottle is empty, of course the stamp strip was slit in order to gain access to its contents, but we have made no attempt to clean up or remove the portion of the strip that remains. 11" tall x 7" wide x 2-1/4" deep. Bottom says “Creation of James B. Beam Distilling Co., KY - DRB-230, Genuine Regal China, © C. Miller 1969, 145, Liquor Bottle”. To the right of that are three angled letters that appear to be DHH or maybe DHN. Both the decanter and the stopper are in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. Some loss of gilding to a few of the gilded letters. Whether you’re a Kentucky Derby collector, a Jim Beam collector, or “just” someone who appreciates beautiful objects, you’re sure to love this fine old decanter! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $30.00 + s/h
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1974 Kentucky Derby Norman Rockwell plate
 “The Weigh-In” is a collector plate by Norman Rockwell in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary 1974 Kentucky Derby. It depicts Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Arcaro, five-time Kentucky Derby winner, dressed in full race regalia and holding his saddle, being weighed in prior to the race by a very intent Derby official. Eddie Arcaro (1916-1997) won more American Classic Races than any other jockey in history and is the only jockey to have won the Triple Crown twice – 1941 on Whirlaway and 1948 on Citation. His first Kentucky Derby win was in 1938 on Lawrin, and he went on to win four more Derbys – 1941 on Whirlaway, 1945 on Hoop, Jr., 1948 on Citation, and 1952 on Hill Gail. Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), America’s most beloved and most widely-recognized illustrator, was a prolific artist famous for his depictions of American life, culture, and values, many prints appearing as covers for “The Saturday Evening Post.” “The Weigh-In” was featured on the Post cover on September 6, 1958. This beautiful full-color collector plate is 8-1/2" in diameter and rimmed in gold. The back has extensive gold text about both Norman Rockwell and Eddie Arcaro, and is also marked as Gorham Fine China. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or gold loss. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $75.00 + s/h and insurance
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1974 Kentucky Derby knife
 Yes! This unique little gadget from the centennial 1974 Kentucky Derby really is a knife! Looking more like a beautiful 1-1/2" diameter mother of pearl pendant encased in a brass ring with a hanging loop on top, one side says “100th running of the Ky. Derby, May 4, 1974, Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY” and the other side features a highly detailed horse’s head in the center with “Aristides 1874” above and “Cannonade 1974” below. Very pretty indeed. But surprise – out pops a small curved knife blade from each side, both still dangerously sharp after all these years! Amazing! Pity the poor mugger who attempts to attack the lady wearing this lovely pendant on a chain around her neck! Could also be put on a keychain. But since we’ve never seen another like it, probably its best use is as a treasured display item! Excellent vintage condition, with only one minor defect: the “t” in the middle of Aristides’ name has rubbed away. No nicks, chips, cracks, or dings anywhere. Brass has developed a nice patina. Blades are shiny and sharp. Truly an outstanding addition to any Kentucky Derby collection. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $135.00 + s/h and insurance
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1977 Kentucky Derby ashtray
 This vintage 5-3/8" diameter Louisville Stoneware ashtray was created for the 1977 Kentucky Derby. Standing 1-3/4" tall, the interior bottom features a handpainted race horse in shades of mottled brown ridden by a jockey in colorful blue and yellow silks. Outlined and accented in deep blue, with a double blue band around the ashtray perimeter. Three cigarette rests. Bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1977, Year of the 103rd Kentucky Derby.” Coordinates well with our larger 1979 ashtray listed immediately below. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $20.00 + s/h and insurance
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1979 Kentucky Derby ashtray
 Here from 1979 is a large 8-1/4" diameter Louisville Stoneware ashtray whose interior bottom features a handpainted race horse in shades of deep mottled brown ridden by a jockey in colorful blue and yellow silks. Both figures are outlined and accented in deep blue. The ashtray’s perimeter is the same deep blue, beneath which is a rust colored band. Four cigarette rests. Bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1979, Year of the 105th Kentucky Derby.” Coordinates well with our smaller 1977 ashtray listed immediately above. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $35.00 + s/h and insurance
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