Shaving Collectibles
Description: |
SM-36. A Scuttle type shaving mug. Circa 1870.
A hand painted floral design is on the upper portion. Pinched waist. 3 drain holes. On the bottom is: UNION SHAVING MUG Pat. Sept. 20, 1870. |
Manufacturer: |
Unknown. |
Type: |
Home-Scuttle |
Country: |
Unknown |
Patent: |
1870. An eaarlier mug, not patented, was SM-112, (Hollow handle). |
Comment: |
The gold trim wear reveals that this mug was used by a right handed individual. |
Source: |
Les Oliver |
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