AN AUGUST KERN BARBER SHOP SUPPLY CO. PORCELAIN TRANSFER PRINTED OCCUPATIONAL SHAVING MUG -- KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, CIRCA 1890-1910, of tapering cylindrical form with gilt banding and spreading foot, flanked by gilt loop handle, with transfer printed floral bouquets centering Knights of Pythias emblem of triangle centering skull and crossbones with letters F. C, and B, crested by knights helmet surmounted by a bird flanked by crossed arms, with gilt personalization "Chas. Schafer" in gothic lettering, marked "AUG. KERN Barber Supply Co, St. Louis, Mo," shield centering seahorse with "TRADEMARK, ALWAYS UPRIGHT." Height: 3 7/8" Width: 4 7/8" Depth: 3 3/4"

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