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Description

The listing, MUSTACHE/MOUSTACHE MUG/CUP has ended.

This mug is in excellent condition.

here's a little information on this type of mug.

The MUSTACHE/MOUSTACHE cup and saucer was invented around 1830 by Harvey Adams of Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England. What sets it apart from a regular cup and saucer? In theVictorian Era, almost all men sported a mustache of one style or size. It was de rigeur! However, the dapper mustache caused the dapper dandies problems. Their dyed, waxed and curled mustaches often drooped into the tea or coffee cup or dripped the colorful dyes and waxes into the beverages! A drawing room disaster of the times, causing women to send for the smelling salts.

Harvey Adams invention sported a ledge, called a mustache guard, across the cup. The guard had one semi-circular opening against the side of the cup. As the gentlemen sipped through the opening, their mustaches rested safe and dry on the mustache guard.They could enjoy their favorite hot beverage peacefully.

Questions & Comments

lol love this!!!!! i'm watchn fand ya maybe youll fan me back:)

Mar 3rd, 2011 at 2:18:52 PM PST by

forgot if I don't click the reply button you won't know I answered you,lol.
thanks and done.

Mar 4th, 2011 at 8:02:34 AM PST by

thanks and done.

Mar 4th, 2011 at 8:01:54 AM PST by

Thanks for the history! Very interesting. ;)
Couple of ?s
Is it plastic, ceramic, porcelain...? How many ounces does it hold? How old is this one?

Mar 11th, 2011 at 10:21:13 AM PST by

ok, it's I think ceramic or porcelain not sure which BUT NOT plastic for sure,lol. It holds about 10 ounces, not sure of the age but I've seen some in books and online which the information I found I posted. That's the Most I can tell you about it. I was once told this one was made in the early 20's IF that helps.

Mar 11th, 2011 at 10:46:25 AM PST by

MUSTACHE/MOUSTACHE MUG/CUP is in the Antiques category