OOAK Hard Scuffle Steeplechase 1978 Prospect KY Pewter Wine Goblet Pair 8.5"

Description: VERY Special piece of Kentucky history! This pair of British pewter wine goblets are representative of a "friendship ritual" practiced amongst Kentucky's high society, and were a gift to hosts Judge Henry & Sally Meigs from friends they invited to join them at the 1978 Hard Scuffle Steeplechase. From its inception until 1996, the Hard Scuffle Steeplechase was THE EVENT of the season which began as a fundraiser for the Louisville Kentucky Opera. Each goblet has a personalized note to Henry & Sally sharing how much fun they all had throughout their friendship and mention "Garden Hall", Henry & Sally's historic Georgian home located in Frankfort, KY. The wine goblets were acquired from the Louisville, Kentucky estate of preservationist Sally Willis Meigs, widow of WWII ACE Pilot & longtime Franklin Circuit Court Judge Henry Meigs II, and daughter of Kentucky's 46th Governor Simeon S. Willis. The pair each measure appx 8.5"t with a 4"d mouth and a 3.75"d base, and are quite hefty, weighing in at 11oz each. What a great conversation piece for any gathering, and any room decor! In true Henry & Sally fashion, we suggest you enjoy them with your favorite beverage. ~~~ We offer multiple shipping options including free local pick up, and will combine shipping when more than one item is ordered. We'll stop learning when we are 6' under, if you know more please share! Super glad to be back in the saddle again post Covid; thank you for hanging in there with us and supporting our efforts to rescue historic and still useful items! ~~~~ Please follow us by clicking on the heart to see all of our newest finds first. Be sure to check out our eBay store for unique & interesting estate finds & collectibles from fine art, ephemera, paper collectibles, pottery, figurines, china, and glassware all the way to hardware, electronics, and old car parts. We buy & sell entire estates. Please don't be afraid to inquire about our services or advice on when, where, and what to do next when considering how to liquidate yours or your inherited estate. "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Saving the landfills has never been more fun! To preserve authenticity and original condition we do not make ANY attempts to clean or restore the items we sell. We feel that decision is best left to the buyer and understand that the proper restoration and or cleaning is best done by experts or to the liking of the buyer. We go to great lengths to handle things carefully, including strict attention to detail during packaging and shipping. We are not professional graders. Our descriptions are subjective and based on a critical look at overall condition including wear, age of item, coloration (faded or not), presence of rust, and "eyefeel". We try to include hi-res shots of details and are happy to send additional photographs or field questions to serious buyers. Our statements of provenance come from a combination of oral history from the owners of the estates we buy from and thorough research by our team of professionals. We are not experts, but we fully guarantee all of our items so please bid or buy with confidence.

Price: 125 USD

Location: Louisville, Kentucky

End Time: 2024-11-17T19:39:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD