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Fri, May 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 492

Antique Personalized Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug for a Farmer

Estimate: $30 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
This is a personalized occupational shaving mug made of glazed white porcelain, likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The mug has a cylindrical form with a flared rim and a stepped pedestal base, featuring a simple D-shaped loop handle. The front is decorated with a hand-painted overglaze scene depicting a man in blue overalls, a white shirt, and a yellow hat, smoking a pipe and holding a pitchfork. The scene is set against a pastoral background containing a farmhouse with a red roof and a fence. The name Albert is hand-painted in black gothic script above the central image. A stylized foliate scroll motif is located on the side of the mug near the handle. Gold-toned gilt bands are applied to the rim and the pedestal base. No manufacturer marks are visible on the exterior of the vessel.

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