Vintage French EPNS Paris Coat of Arms Mint Julep Cup
Vintage French EPNS Paris Coat of Arms Mint Julep Cup
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A vintage straight-sided mint julep cup or tumbler with a warm, timeworn brass-toned surface and an applied shield displaying the historic coat of arms of Paris. The heraldic emblem depicts a sailing ship beneath a band of fleurs-de-lis, symbolizing the city’s longstanding connection to the River Seine and its historic merchant guilds.
The cup has a gently flared rim with incised concentric bands at the upper and lower edges. The underside is stamped “E.P.N.S.”, indicating electroplated nickel silver. Its decorative Parisian crest suggests it may have been produced as a commemorative, presentation, hotel, club, or travel souvenir piece.
A vintage straight-sided mint julep cup or tumbler with a warm, timeworn brass-toned surface and an applied shield displaying the historic coat of arms of Paris. The heraldic emblem depicts a sailing ship beneath a band of fleurs-de-lis, symbolizing the city’s longstanding connection to the River Seine and its historic merchant guilds.
The cup has a gently flared rim with incised concentric bands at the upper and lower edges. The underside is stamped “E.P.N.S.”, indicating electroplated nickel silver. Its decorative Parisian crest suggests it may have been produced as a commemorative, presentation, hotel, club, or travel souvenir piece.
4"h x 3"diam
4"h x 3"diam
The coat of arms of Paris traditionally features a ship beneath fleurs-de-lis. The ship references the ancient river merchants of Paris, while the fleurs-de-lis reflect the city’s historic royal associations.
The E.P.N.S. mark stands for electroplated nickel silver. The cup would originally have had a silver-toned plated surface, much of which appears to have worn away over time, revealing the warmer underlying base metal.
The coat of arms of Paris traditionally features a ship beneath fleurs-de-lis. The ship references the ancient river merchants of Paris, while the fleurs-de-lis reflect the city’s historic royal associations.
The E.P.N.S. mark stands for electroplated nickel silver. The cup would originally have had a silver-toned plated surface, much of which appears to have worn away over time, revealing the warmer underlying base metal.
Vintage, likely mid-20th century
Vintage, likely mid-20th century
Electroplated nickel silver with applied metal heraldic plaque
Electroplated nickel silver with applied metal heraldic plaque
Private collection
Private collection
Vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. The surface shows substantial loss to the original silver plating, exposing the warmer base metal beneath, along with tarnish, oxidation, scratches, discoloration, darkened areas, and general handling wear.
Vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. The surface shows substantial loss to the original silver plating, exposing the warmer base metal beneath, along with tarnish, oxidation, scratches, discoloration, darkened areas, and general handling wear.