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Two White China Latex Collection Cups
These two latex collecting cups are slightly different versions of the same thing. On the left of the picture the cup has a trademark TK in a diamond on the bottom and it measures 7.7cm tall x 10.2cm in diameter at the top.
The second cup is unmarked and measures 8cm tall and 10.5cm in diameter. The legend has it that these were popular with the rubber tappers as they made nice tea cups at home!
To read a summary of an article entitled “A Collection of Old Latex Cups”, click here.
To view the Patent sketch and description of "Latham’s Spout and Cup Holder", click here.
To read more about the history of Rubber Plantations and Tappers, click here.
To read more about actual Rubber Tapping and Production, click here.