White porcelain mustache cup with a floral designed and unique handle. It is a drinking cup with a semi-circular ledge inside. The ledge, called a mustache guard, has a half moon-shaped opening to allow the passage of liquids and serves as a guard to keep mustache dry. Mustaches flourished throughout the Victorian era, and by the early twentieth century, Often, mustache wax was applied to the mustache to keep it stiff, with every hair in place. When drinking hot liquids, steam from the drink would melt the wax, which would drip into the cup. Sipping hot tea or coffee would also often stain mustaches. This cup is unmarked.

Measures:  3.5" high by 4.5" wide by 3.5" deep

Condition:   Excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs.

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