A Pair of Late Victorian Nickel-Plated Vest Pocket Telescopic Travel Cups

A pair of antique telescopic drinking cups, identified by the embossed lettering as Vest Pocket Cups. The items are manufactured from nickel-plated white metal, likely a copper alloy base. Each cup is composed of concentric rings that nest together for storage and extend to form a drinking vessel. The circular cases feature lids embossed with decorative foliate scrollwork and the inscription Vest Pocket Cup in a stylised script. These portable cups were widely produced for travel and outdoor pursuits in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Dimensions: 45mm diameter.