This beautiful, Hand Painted, Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug measures approx. 3 7/8" tall and 3 7/8” in diameter at the rim and base. The Mug features a central Image of a mason / stone dresser using a mallet and chisel to dress a large piece of stone that sits atop second piece of stone. The view is an outdoor one and various large pieces of stone surround the Dresser. Above the Image there appears the name of the original owner – J. Benz” - in gold gilt, Gothic letters. The Mug features gold gilt borders at the rim and base and the name of the original owner is flanked by gold gilt flourish style decorations.

    The decoration on this Shaving Mug is beautiful and the colors are bright and vibrant. The Mug is made of a high quality, porcelain china, however, the Mug does not carry a manufacturer’s mark.

    PLEASE NOTE: This Shaving Mug is unconditionally guaranteed to be an original ca1900 Hand Painted Barber Shop Shaving Mug and is NOT a reproduction, reissue or of modern manufacture but an original Mug manufactured and decorated around the turn of the 20th century!!

    This rare and very beautiful, Stone Mason / Stone Dresser’s Occupational Shaving Mug is in excellent condition. The ground semi-porcelain is a brilliant white color as manufactured. The Hand Painted Decoration is well preserved with no wear or damage of any kind. There are no chips, cracks, damage or repairs of any kind to the Mug. There is some light wear to the gold gilt borders on the rim and foot of the Mug but overall the Mug is very well preserved and displays beautifully.

    A very rare and original, ca1900 Hand Painted Occupational Shaving Mug belonging to a Stone Mason / Millstone Dresser and a fantastic addition to any collection!!!

    Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for other early 20th century Occupational Shaving Mugs which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!