Spanish American War Era Traveling Collapsing Cup & Leather Container

Spanish American War Era Traveling Collapsing Cut & Leather Container, made of nickel tin, marked on the bottom “PAT’D FEB 29. 1897 / MADE IN USA” and the registered trade mark at center.  Cup stands 3 inches at maximum height.  Black leather case, is in fine condition with some wear.

Nice piece for display of non-issue items used by military, and civilians in the turn of the 19th Century.