Pre-Prohibition Philadelphia Musty Ale Mug

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  • Pre-Prohibition Philadelphia Musty Ale Mug
  • Pre-Prohibition Philadelphia Musty Ale Mug
  • Pre-Prohibition Philadelphia Musty Ale Mug
  • Pre-Prohibition Philadelphia Musty Ale Mug
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Musty Ale of Philadelphia handled mug from the period prior to Prohibition, which began in 1920. The mug is in a two-tone brown and credits Robert Smith as the ale's maker.

VINTAGE:

Circa early 1900s-1910s.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-15/16" in height and 3" in diameter (at base); handle sticks out from mug 1-7/16".

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Painted china.

MARKINGS:

CHESTER HOTEL CHINA.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a beverage-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEX08 L/SHEX12/10

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The mug has some crazing which lends to its overall broken-in look and has no chips or cracks.

GUARANTEE:

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

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