Set of 4 1974 Kentucky Derby mugs

This is a set of four Louisville Stoneware handpainted coffee mugs created for the centennial Kentucky Derby in 1974. Rimmed in soft shades of brown with additional brown on the handles and brown and rust stripes at the bottoms, the front of each mug features a brown horse’s head outlined in black, behind which are trees and grass in shades of green and deep blue, all on an ivory white background. Unglazed bottoms say “Made in Kentucky, U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1974, year of the 100th Kentucky Derby.” Mugs stand 4" tall with a diameters of 3-1/4" and measure 4-1/2" across at their handles. These beautiful mugs are in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. Whether you’re a Kentucky Derby fan, a horse lover, or a Louisville Stoneware collector, this rare set of 35-year-old mugs are a must for your collection! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $160.00 + s/h and insurance

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1981 Kentucky Derby mug

Created for the 1981 Kentucky Derby, this attractive Louisville Stoneware handpainted coffee mug features four race horses running around its entire exterior, spurred on by their jockeys dressed in colorful silks. Painted in shades of brown, rust, green, yellow, and blue, the cup has top and bottom bands of blue, with additional blue on the handle. Inside the unglazed base ring, the bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1981, Year of the 107th Kentucky Derby.” Mug stands 4" tall with a diameter of 3-1/4" and measures 4-1/2" across at the handle. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance

1981 Kentucky Derby cup and saucer

This is a cup and saucer created by Louisville Stoneware for the 1981 Kentucky Derby. The saucer and the front of the cup feature a racehorse and jockey painted in pleasing shades of brown, yellow, and blue.  Cup back says “107th Kentucky Derby.” Both the cup and saucer are rimmed in shades of brown, with additional brown on the cup handle. Bottoms of both pieces say “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1081, Year of the 107th Kentucky Derby. Cup stands 3-1/4" tall with a diameter of 2-7/8" and measures 4" across at its handle. Saucer is 4-3/4" in diameter and 3/4" tall. Both pieces are in 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

1982 Kentucky Derby mug

This beautiful handpainted stoneware coffee mug was created by Louisville Stoneware Co. for the 1982 Kentucky Derby and features a race horse and jockey in shades of brown, beige, blue, and yellow. Both the mouth and bottom are rimmed in brown, with additional brown on the large handle. Bottom is stamped “Made in Kentucky, USA by Louisville Stoneware Co. 1982 Year of the 108th Kentucky Derby.” Mug stands 4" tall with a diameter of 3-1/4" and measures 4-1/2" across at the handle. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance

1983 Kentucky Derby mug

This Louisville Stoneware handpainted coffee mug was created for the 1983 Kentucky Derby and features a race horse and jockey in the winner’s circle in front of Churchill Downs. Colors are shades of blue, green, brown, gray, and yellow. Both the mouth and bottom are rimmed in green, with additional green on the large handle. Bottom is stamped “Made in Kentucky, USA by Louisville Stoneware Co. 1983 Year of the 109th Kentucky Derby.” Mug stands 4" tall with a diameter of 3-1/4" and measures 4-1/2" across at the handle. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance

1985 Kentucky Derby mug

Created for the 1985 Kentucky Derby, this attractive Louisville Stoneware handpainted coffee mug features three horse heads on the front, handpainted in shades of brown, green, and white, outlined and accented in deep blue. Blue bands at both the cop and bottom, with additional blue on the handle. Inside the unglazed base ring, the bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1985, Year of the 111th Kentucky Derby.” Mug stands 4" tall with a diameter of 3-1/4" and measures 4-1/2" across at the handle. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance