Late 19th Century Order of United American Mechanics (OUAM) Member Shaving Mug
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Late 19th Century Order of United American Mechanics (OUAM) Member Shaving Mug

Code: socf00011ua
$90.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 19th century shaving mug belonging to a member of the Order of United American Mechanics (OUAM). The OUAM was an early Anti-Catholic American Nativist organization founded in Philadelphia. The mug belonged to a member named John Alloway, whose name is in gilt above the organization's patriotic and Masonic-esque insignia. Ironically the mug was made abroad in Germany.

VINTAGE: Circa late 19th century.

SIZE: Approximately 3-5/8" in height and 3-9/16" in diameter (at rim).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Ceramic, painted and gilt details.

ATTACHMENT: Handle.

MARKINGS: J.S GERMANY mark with F stamp.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a late nineteenth century societies and organizations collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MAJX14 LAAEX3/14 SLHEX6/16

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The mug has no cracks or chips and some areas of discoloration on the inside only.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.