Antique Porcelain Shaving Mug in Original Box

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Antique porcelain or bone china shaving mug, white with pink and purple floral design and gold trim, in original box. The rather ornately designed mug measures approximately 2 inches high and 3.5 inches in diameter; it is fairly translucent and you can see shapes through it when held up to the light. The mug has a raised scrollwork design and a floral bouquet which appears to be a decal. There are also excess bits of fired clay on the inside bottom of the mug. The mug is in very good condition, with no chips or cracks, and light surface wear.

The mug comes in its original box, which appears to be a brass-hinged, wood box covered in plasticized paper. The box lid features a depiction of two Victorian children who are picking flowers, with a raised scrollwork design along the sides of the top. The sides of the box feature a marbled pattern, along with a raised design around the bottom. The box closes with an ornate brass clasp. Inside the box is a blue cloth lining, with an impression in which to fit the cup, as well as a bracket for a shaving brush and what appears to be a place to put a mirror inside the lid. The box measures approximately 3.5 inches high, 7 inches long, and 5 inches wide. The box is in good condition for its age, but the paper on the sides of the box is beginning to peel off, the blue cloth lining is worn and discolored, the mirror and the shaving brush are missing, and the box has a musty smell. Please refer to the 4 photographs for appearance and general condition. Shipping / packaging will be $9.00.

Item Details

Reference #:
4565
Quantity
1
Category
Ceramics & Porcelain
SubCategory
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
Early 1900's or Earlier
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good - Very Good
Material