Glass Label Vintage Antique Porcelain Shaving Mug
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Description
Vintage antique porcelain shaving mug with a reverse-painted glass label. Wit the name E.M. Lowe in gold surrounded by a green crest trimmed with gold. The original idea for this type of mug is attributed to Ernest E. Koken. Likely from the 1880s.
Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter (without handle): 3 1/2 in.
Height: 3 1/2 in x diameter (without handle): 3 1/2 in.
Condition
The mug is in fair vintage condition with general wear throughout consistent with age and use. Wear to the footrim. The glass label is unbroken. Heavy losses to the painted decoration behind the glass, particularly along the right side. Craquelure to the paint throughout. Losses to the gilding.
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Glass Label Vintage Antique Porcelain Shaving Mug
Estimate $5 - $500
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