Antique Telescopic or Collapsible Cup in Leather Case - Cup030 nov23 This late 19th or early

This late 19th or early 20th century footwarmer would have been used when travelling in an unheated carriage or motor car

The mouthpiece is stamped "Kangaroo"

all those complicated joints are smoothly finished and turn well

There is a steel pulley attached to each bit ring - this would connect the reins directly to the cheek and headpieces of the bridle

According to Robin Law in "The Horse in West African History" these stirrups are known in the Hausa language as "Wutsiyar shirwa" or "kites' tails" (like the bird)

Antique Telescopic or Collapsible Cup in Leather Case - Cup030 nov23 This late 19th or earlyThis silver plated cup is made of three concentric sections which can collapse into each other. The inside is gilt washed. The outer plating is a little scratched where the sections have move against each other. It fits neatly into a red morocco leather covered case. The case is rubbed on its top edge and has a few scuffs and scratches. Dimensions : Maximum Diameter of case: 2" (6cm)Maximum Height of case : 1" (3. 2cm)Weight 1 oz (53g) Ref: Cup030