Lot 399:
A Collection of Nine Official Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Glasses from 1980 to 1989
Description
This lot comprises a collection of nine official Kentucky Derby commemorative souvenir glasses, representing the years 1980 through 1989, with the exception of 1986. Each glass is constructed of clear glass and serves as a commemorative mint julep tumbler for the historic horse racing event at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The glasses feature distinctive wraparound graphics in varying colors, including depictions of thoroughbred horses, jockeys, the iconic Twin Spires, and floral rose motifs. Each tumbler includes a printed list of previous Kentucky Derby winners on the reverse side. The 1980 glass features green and white text and is marked on the reverse with a printed copyright notice reading © 1980 HARRY M. STEVENS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The 1981 glass displays a yellow and green shield and is marked OFFICIAL © 1981 HARRY M. STEVENS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The 1982 glass shows a blue banner with a rose wreath and trophy, marked OFFICIAL © 1982 HARRY M. STEVENS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The 1983 glass features black block lettering and a track view, marked OFFICIAL © 1983 HARRY M. STEVENS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. The later glasses in the series include the 1984 glass with arched red and green text, marked OFFICIAL Harry M. Stevens INC. © 1984 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; the 1985 glass denoting the 111th Derby, marked OFFICIAL Harry M. Stevens INC. © 1985 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; the 1987 glass for the 113th Derby, marked OFFICIAL Harry M. Stevens INC. © 1987 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; the 1988 glass for the 114th Derby, marked OFFICIAL Harry M. Stevens INC. © 1988 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; and the 1989 glass for the 115th Derby, marked OFFICIAL Harry M. Stevens INC. © 1989 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.Height: 5 1/4 inches.
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