German shaving mug/brush

[DoubleE]

While shopping for new/used, (new to me), Gillette Double Es in antique stores, I came across this shaving mug/brush. Probably a lot of history to it and I couldn't resist since I needed a larger mug for my large soaps. Has anyone seen anything similar?

Jerry

[mark the shoeshine boy]

you might have a real piece of history boss....

try to google the manufacturer name....i just popped in for a minute, but i will look later and ask my WWII buddies about this....

you might not want to use this after all...

mark tssb

[Austin]

Jerry, that looks very interesting. Let us know what you find out. It may have even belonged to the fuhrer! :biggrin:

[robofunk]

i've been eyeing this for a while (http://www.soapcrafters.com/soap_crafting_supplies/3634)

has a handy grip on it too.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I googled Hutschenreuther....it started manufacturing china in the early 1800's and is still making china and it is known for its figurines...

But I have not found the WWII connection, yet...I have e-mailed a couple of guys with the pictures...

maybe Ron can google it in German and dig a little bit...

but i will see what comes of these e-mails....

dying question...what did you pay for it ???

mark tssb

[mark the shoeshine boy]

i have a replied...these are plentiful in the market, hwever the value is a bout $75 bucks in most places...this is a german mess hall coffee cup...

it looks like a real nice piece...

mark tssb

[guenron]

Das is stimmt!

[DoubleE]

Mark:
Thanks for all the help on this! That's what I paid for it also. It was originally marked $125.00 but was marked down. I was hoping it did belong to the the fuhrer but not likely now, was probably just Rommel's! That'll be my story and I'll stick to it. I still haven't made up my mind to use it yet or not, probably won't. It'll be a nice conversation piece however as I evangalize my new wetshaving religion to my friends.

Jerry

[gage0921]

i have a replied...these are plentiful in the market, hwever the value is a bout $75 bucks in most places...this is a german mess hall coffee cup...

it looks like a real nice piece...

mark tssb

Were....Id give my left...ummmm I mean I would do anything for one