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Photographer's Occupational Shaving Mug

Price Realized: $240.00

Porcelain with polychrome painted scene of a camera. Gilt date reads June 5th 1868. 1898. Gilt name Otto Doehn. Marked Harold Bros, Barbers' Supplies, Cleveland, O. Ht. 3.5".

Otto Doehn succeeded Alva D. Beckwith at 166 Euclid Ave. in Cleveland, OH. He operated out of this address for just a couple years, 1893-1895. Another source suggests he was a member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite in Cleveland.

Condition: Ca 95% gilt, excellent condition.

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