Silver plated telescoping travel cup, circa 1900

Silver plated telescoping travel cup, decorated with engine turning, circa 1900. These cups were designed for sporting events, picnics, and travel and were first invented by John Lines of Waterbury, Connecticut, for Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. Patent No. 577,764 issued on February 23, 1897
Size: 3 ½ x 2 ½ in
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