Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mustache cup and saucer
Object Number:
1932.82ab
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Porcelain
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 3 1/2 in. × 5 in. × 3 7/8 in. (8.9 × 12.7 × 9.8 cm)
Overall (b): 1 1/8 in. × 6 5/8 in. (2.9 × 16.8 c
Marks:
printed: in dark red on base: "OG" conjoined monogram within circle and "GERMANY"
Description:
Molded mustache cup with molded handle and flat, arching, 2-pointed mustache guard set inside rim; both cup and saucer are rimmed with gold; cup decorated with printed overglaze decal of 4 pink roses with white flowers and green leaves.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.