Civil War era collapsible pewter drinking cup with tin carrying case. The cup measures 2 3/4" tall and 2 1/2" across the top. The cup is still capable of holding water, but the ring that provides the base when the cup is extended has pulled loose from the cup. It could easily be repaired. The tin carrying case was jappened black and still retains 85 % of the original finish. The measurements of the tin are 1 1/2" tall and 2 5/8' across the bottom. This is a cool little personal item, probably owned by an officer.

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