1974 Kentucky Derby julep cup

Everyone knows about the famous Kentucky Derby mint julep glasses, but did you know that Louisville Stoneware Company has been producing beautifully handpainted stoneware julep cups for over 35 years? This is one of the oldest and rarest, having been created for the centennial Derby in 1974. Banded in soft shades of brown at both top and bottom, the front features a race horse and jockey thundering down the track in a cloud of billowing dust. Colors are rust, green, and deep navy blue. Cup stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. Bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1974, Year of the 100th Kentucky Derby.” Amazingly enough, this one has survived in pristine 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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1977 Kentucky Derby julep cup

Here’s another vintage Louisville Stoneware handpainted julep cup, this one created for the 1977 Kentucky Derby. Its front depicts a horse’s head in shades of brown and beige, outlined and emphasized with deep navy blue, behind which are trees, grass and sky, painted in greens and blues. Top and bottom are banded in beige. Cup stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. Bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1977, Year of the 103rd Kentucky Derby.” 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

1983 Kentucky Derby julep cup

This lovely Louisville Stoneware handpainted julep cup is from the 1983 Kentucky Derby. Its front features a race horse ridden by a jockey in colorful silks. Colors are shades of brown, yellow, tan, and light blue, outlined and emphasized in deep navy blue. Top and bottom are banded in beige and deep brown. Bottom says “Made in Kentucky U.S.A. by Louisville Stoneware Co., 1983, Year of the 109th Kentucky Derby.” Cup stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. 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

1990 Kentucky Derby julep cup

Here from the 1990 Kentucky Derby is a Louisville Stoneware handpainted julep cup in the popular Twin Spires pattern. Front features the Churchill Downs clubhouse with its famous twin spires soaring into puffy blue clouds. Colors are deep blue and deep green, with accents of yellow and rust. Back says “116th Running of the Kentucky Derby.” Banded in blue at both top and bottom, the bottom features the distinctive Louisville Stoneware artist palette logo and also says “Officially Licensed by Churchill Downs,” as well as “Made in Kentucky” and “Microwave safe.” This cup is identical to our 1992 cup listed immediately below except for the number on the back. It stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $26.00 + s/h and insurance

1992 Kentucky Derby julep cup

This Louisville Stoneware handpainted julep cup in the popular Twin Spires pattern matches our 1990 cup listed immediately above. Front features the Churchill Downs clubhouse with its famous twin spires soaring into puffy blue clouds. Colors are deep blue and deep green, with accents of yellow and rust. Back says “118th Running of the Kentucky Derby.” Banded in blue at both top and bottom, the bottom features the distinctive Louisville Stoneware artist palette logo and also says “Officially Licensed by Churchill Downs,” as well as “Made in Kentucky” and “Microwave safe.” Cup stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $26.00 + s/h and insurance

Crossed horns Kentucky Derby julep cup

The front of this Louisville Stoneware handpainted julep cup features two large crossed circular horns. In the right circle is a steam boat and two hot air balloons. In the left circle is the Churchill Downs clubhouse with its two famous spires. Underneath the horns are two race horses and jockeys. Very colorful in shades of yellow, green, orange, and deep blue. Banded top and bottom in a lighter blue, the back says “Kentucky Derby.” Bottom carries the Louisville Stoneware artist palette logo and also says “Officially Licensed by Churchill Downs” and “microwave safe.” Cup stands 3-7/8" tall with diameters of 3-1/4" at the mouth tapering to 2-1/2" at the base. Perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.

Price: $26.00 + s/h and insurance