Vintage Blue Onion Porcelain Mustache Cup Arnart
Description: From the mid-20th century, this porcelain mustache cup, inspired by Victorian era drinkware was commonly used to keep those fashionable mustaches dry and pristine while drinking tea or other hot liquid. Decorated in the timeless “Blue Onion” pattern, this cup is designed with an inner-semi-circular ledge and a built-in mustache guard with a small opening for liquid to pass through. Perfect for cup collectors or an addition to Blue Onion pattern collections.
Note: Refer to “Condition” below for additional information.
Circa: Likely 1950s-1970s
Product Weight: 9 ounces
Color: Blue, White
Dimensions: Height: 3 ¼”, Length: 3 5/8”, Width: 3 ½”
Origin: Likely Japan (although no markings to confirm)
Primary Material: Ceramic, Porcelain
Importer: Likely Arnart Creations – Arnart Imports – based in New York
Maker Marks or Historical Marks: Refer to Photograph
Condition: Used. Condition commensurate with age and use. Considered good vintage condition. No chips or cracks. Light rubbing on bottom. Light wear on inner base with blue ink dot likely from the making.
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