Antique Brass Shaving Mug With Milk Glass Liner & Silver-Toned Shield Cartouche

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Dating to the early 20th century, this handsome gentleman's shaving mug features a warm brass body accented by a silver-toned … Read more Dating to the early 20th century, this handsome gentleman's shaving mug features a warm brass body accented by a silver-toned shield cartouche, a sculptural floral handle, and its original removable milk glass liner.

What I love most about this piece is its wonderfully distinctive shape. I'd never come across one quite like it, and the combination of warm brass, crisp white milk glass, and contrasting silver-toned accents gives it an old-world charm that feels equally at home in a traditional bath, library, or curated collection.

Before modern shaving creams and disposable razors, shaving mugs like this were an essential part of a gentleman's daily grooming ritual, used to build and hold a rich lather with a shaving brush. The removable milk glass liner made cleaning easy while helping retain warm water during use.

While originally intended as a shaving mug, today it lends itself beautifully to a variety of decorative uses. Fill it with fireplace matches beside the hearth, display a favorite pipe on a desk or bookshelf, use it to hold cocktail picks on a bar cart, use it for your shaving razor, or simply enjoy it as a distinctive conversation piece that celebrates the craftsmanship of a bygone era.

Height of cup only is 2.625”. See less