hillcountrymagic
$145.00
Condition: Very Good. No Instructions
Rare set of El Duco Cups for cups and balls.
Approx 4.9 oz ea, 3.5”tall and 3” opening in cup
Includes 3 cups, balls not included.
Highly regarded by collectors and working professionals alike, El Duco cups are premium, European-crafted props renowned for their precise spinning and exceptional durability. Manufactured in Sweden by the late Christer Gustavsson (under his well-known trade name El Duco), these cups were typically spun from seamless, heavy-gauge metals—including aluminum, copper, and highly sought-after polished brass—giving them a satisfying, professional heft and a brilliant finish. Designed with a traditional, elegant silhouette, they feature a distinct aesthetic character; notably, vintage variations like the early "Golden Cups" are famous for a specific taper and saddle design that, while prized by collectors, intentionally limits a perfect vertical stack. Whether in their standard close-up sizes or the highly portable "Golden Mini" brass editions, El Duco cups represent classic, reliable craftsmanship engineered specifically for smooth handlings and parlor-style presentation.
