PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE COAT OF ARMS CERAMIC SHAVING MUG, POSSIBLY G.A.R.

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A nice example of a decorated shaving mug from the 1800s to early 1900s. This one is decorated with gold bands around top and bottom and along the finger loop, and with a full color representation of the Pennsylvania coat of arms on one side. The other has a two-piece wreath, tied with ribbons at the bottom. The center of the wreath was certainly intended to be filled in, and our best guess is that it may have been for the number of a post in the Pennsylvania Department of the G.A.R., the largest organization of Union veterans and political powerhouse in the late 1800s. Had it been simply for a member of the national  organization in the state we would expect “G.A.R.” would have been included, but the typical G.A.R. veteran’s cap might carry a “G.A.R.” badge or the post number in a wreath. Stands 4" in height, and measures 4" in diameter at the base.

The condition is very good, with no chips or cracks, strong colors to the coat of arms, and just some slight rubbing to the gold bands, but not the seal, from use and some stains along the bottom rim. This would be a nice addition to a collection of G.A.R. memorabilia.  [sr][ph:L]

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