A pair of decorative personalized porcelain shaving mugs, each featuring vibrant color fields and hand-painted floral motifs typical of early 20th-century barbershop wares. The first, inscribed Wm. O’Connell, displays a soft green upper band over a garland of blue flowers, roses, and stylized fan motifs, all trimmed in gilt. The second, marked A. M. Moore, is finished in a bold pink ground with blue forget-me-nots, gilt striping, and a ribbon-shaped name panel. Both mugs bear underside retailer marks from San Francisco suppliers—Willi & Finck Co. and Walla & Finger Co.—reflecting their distribution through prominent West Coast barber-supply houses of the period.Dimensions approx.: Standard sizeThis lot may be picked up free of charge from our facilities in Sacramento, CA. Processing and shipping within the Continental US $50.00. All FedEx packages are sent with Direct Signature Required and insured at full replacement value for a fee of 1.5% of the purchase price, unless buyer accepts complete liability in writing. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.
Condition
Very good overall, with normal barbershop wear including minor gilt loss, scattered surface marks, and light discoloration at the foot. No cracks or repairs noted on either mug.