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G293B  Occupational Shaving Tailor  - Koken

Occupational Mugs were were very popular this one was made by one of the leading providers in the barber supply field, the Koken company, is estimated to have personalized a million mugs over a 50-year period. Among the most desirable are the charmingly painted mugs depicting the owner's occupation, which could range from butcher to baker to bartender, fisherman to carpenter. So while ordinary mugs can often be found in the $25-to-$35 range, occupationals can reach as high as $1,500. 
This Occupational shaving mug is in very good condition with no chips crack or repairs. This mug was personalized for Frank R Kruse. The painted scene is  a man sewing a shirt.
There is a red stamped mark on the bottom: Decorated by Koken Barbers Supply Co. St. Louis, Mo. with the Congress Chair with a sketching of Barber Chair - Best in the World - Measures 4" Height, Diameter of mug is 3 3/4". - $725.