Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Moustache Cup and Saucer
£30.00
On offer is an antique hand painted porcelain moustache cup and saucer, a classic late 19th to early 20th century form designed to protect waxed moustaches while drinking hot beverages. The cup features an internal porcelain moustache guard and is decorated with a finely painted floral motif, accented by delicate gilt detailing to the rim and handle.
Moustache cups became popular during the Victorian period when elaborate facial hair was fashionable, and porcelain examples such as this were often produced for the European market. The hand painted decoration and restrained palette reflect traditional decorative tastes of the period, combining practicality with refined presentation.
The cup measures approximately 3 inches tall and the saucer measures around 6.25 inches in diameter. The condition is good overall, with minor gilt wear consistent with age and use, and no chips or cracks noted. A well preserved example of an antique porcelain moustache cup and saucer with clear collector appeal.
KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine porcelain – traditional moustache cup form
✅ Hand painted floral decoration with gilt detailing
✅ Late 19th to early 20th century domestic ware
✅ Integral porcelain moustache guard
✅ Condition: Good with minor gilt wear and no damage
✅ Cup height approximately 3 inches
✅ Saucer diameter approximately 6.25 inches
SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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