"Oblong Silver Hunting Cups / Timbales, France - Napoleon III. "
Hunting with hounds under the Second Empire. Edges cut in an accolade. These rare cups, also called "pocket cups", appeared in France at the beginning of the 17th century. At that time, they were called "gondola cups" or "oval cups". Tradition attributes the origin of the name "hunting cup" to the fact that hunters slipped this object into a boot while chasing game. Minerva hallmarks 1st title (1838 to 1973) Master goldsmith to be determined MC in a diamond. Height 2.4 cm Length 11.2 cm Width 5.8 cm. 
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