In a message dated 8/16/02 2:43:09 PM, maryking@zapcom.net writes:
<< Here is a link to an old collapsible cup which was patented in 1907, and
made --who knows when. It is specifically for cyclists, and can be carried
in a shirt pocket while one pedals about. Never seen anything like it, but
perhaps it's more common than I know.
http://www.sonic.net/
Drew Devereux
Lakeport, Ca. >>
Drew,
These cups are sort of like my old boy scout cup, but not plastic. In fact they are usually nickle plated and have a cyclists impression or tandem couple pressed into the top cap. I even have an engraved silver plated one that was given as a weding gift.
They are fairly common and even though they all say patent 1898 or there abouts they may have been made through the 1930's; who knows out there?
These are very cool and predate bidons, every cyclist should have one.
Always on E-bay there are,
Regards,
Gilbert Anderson
The North Road Bicycle Company
your bicycle outfitter
519 W. North St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
USA
ph toll free in USA :800/321-5511
Local ph: 919/828-8999
E-Mail: cyclestore@aol.com