Elegant offering from the "private collection of Penny Chenery and the Secretariat Archives. Period sterling silver "Official" Julep Cups were produced by Brown Waterhouse Kaiser with their distinctive silver horseshoe and engraved rose petal banding at the base. Presented to the the "First Lady of Racing" each in this 4-cup set features Secretariat's name, year, and the Meadow Stable in meticulously detailed engraving. Considered by many to be the greatest racehorse of all time, Secretariat not only established many long standing records throughout his racing career but transcended the sport to become an American cultural icon. To obtain something coming directly from Ms. Chenery is a Herculean task worthy of the most discriminating collector. Comes with letter of provenance from the Secretariat Archives.