MOUSTACHE CUP & MATCHING SAUCER

c. 1920
Subcollections
Overview

A moustache cup, with matching saucer, and with gold detail to handle and rim.
Small flower design and scalloped edge to saucer.
The cup is waisted to a hexagonal base.
The white and gold china has a mother-of-pearl finish.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.613
Material
Width
80 mm
Height or length
120 mm
Contextual Information

Used to keep moustaches dry while drinking hot beverages.
Design introduced in 1860 and was popular until 1920-30 when moustaches went out of fashion.

Year
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

moustache cup & saucer
moustache cup 3/4 view
moustache cup side view
moustache cup under base
moustache cup under base with scale

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->