Featured in this lot are two, telescopic cyclist portable cups patented and made in the U.S.A. in 1897. These unique cups were patented February 23rd, 1897, and were carried during bike races by the racers for an easy to use portable cup. They were easy to carry, light weight and would collapse into their cases to be stowed away in an instant, requiring almost no time needed to open or close them. They are made up of circular pieces of tin or metal and when pulled on, they form a cup shape with a tight seal between the separate pieces. To collapse the cup, the user would push down on the top of the cup to push the metal rings into themselves. One is decorated with detailed floral designs throughout the lid, while the other shows two people riding a tandem bike and reads, "Cyclists Cup". The bottoms are marked reading, "Pat'd Feb, 23, 97 / Made In U.S.A.". They show good condition overall with slight wear present from their age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. When closed and collapsed, they measure 2 5/8" L x 2 5/8" W x 7/8" D, when opened they measure 2 1/2" L x 2 1/2" W x 3 1/8" H. They have a collective weight of 4 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. HW189 HW144