ASSORTED MERCHANT'S OCCUPATIONAL SHAVING MUGS, LOT OF TWO, comprising a storekeeper's example, featuring a detailed hand-painted scene of figure at counter with gilt-lettered owner's name above, all flanked by floral reserves; and a pharmacist's example, featuring a hand-painted mortar and pestle with gilt-lettered owner's name above, marked "LIMOGES / FRANCE" to underside of base. Late 19th/early 20th century. 3 1/4" and 3 5/8" H.
Moderate to heavy wear to gilt decoration. Storekeeper with hairlines to base. Pharmacist with chips to foot rim, one with old repair.
Provenance: From a Virginia private collection.

Moderate to heavy wear to gilt decoration. Storekeeper with hairlines to base. Pharmacist with chips to foot rim, one with old repair.