Product Overview
This striking antique item is a late 19th or early 20th-century leather dice cup (often referred to as a dice shaker or hazard cup), historically used for table games or bar gambling.
The cup is constructed from thick, rigid saddle leather with a beautiful, deep chestnut brown patina. It features a flared base and a rolled top rim, both decorated with detailed, double-row stitched borders. The interior is lined with its original, heavily weathered green felt, designed to muffle the sound of rattling dice. Showing wonderful wear, minor scuffs, and historical character on both the body and the base, this is a highly collectible piece of vintage gaming and tavern history.
Measures about 3 7/8 inches tall. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the style and condition, you will receive the exact gaming cup that is pictured.
The cup is constructed from thick, rigid saddle leather with a beautiful, deep chestnut brown patina. It features a flared base and a rolled top rim, both decorated with detailed, double-row stitched borders. The interior is lined with its original, heavily weathered green felt, designed to muffle the sound of rattling dice. Showing wonderful wear, minor scuffs, and historical character on both the body and the base, this is a highly collectible piece of vintage gaming and tavern history.
Measures about 3 7/8 inches tall. Refer to the photos for a better idea of the style and condition, you will receive the exact gaming cup that is pictured.