Southern Coin Silver Julep Cups, Kentucky c.1850

Here is a good pair of coin beakers by Kentucky silversmith W. Pointdexter. Nice reeded lip and base with a barely visible seam down the side. Spun base with good clear marks. Apart from a few minor dings they are in exceedingly good condition. Faint contemporary monogram ME. Dimensions: 3.5" high, 3" in diameter. Total weight 8 Troy oz.