Not bad for a buck, eh?

[micah1_8]

Picked this mug up at a thrift-store recently. I gave a dollar for it. What do you think? Can anybody tell me who the maker is? I'd love to find more of these.

The front:
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The bottom:
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And here's a small pic of it hanging out with a puck of Uncle Albert's Amazing Solid Cream Shaving Cake -- Atreides scent (it fits perfectly).
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[soapbuddy]

I have no idea, but it looks pretty cool!

 

[scoopster]

Great deal. The ceramic container is nice. Not sure about the brush. But wait, there's more! You got an English flare tip superspeed** which generally sells for big dollars because it's a Brit shaver. Score!!!!!!


**95% sure, need a closer pic - or check underneath the head for "Made in England"

 

[micah1_8]

Great deal. The ceramic container is nice. Not sure about the brush. But wait, there's more! You got an English flare tip superspeed** which generally sells for big dollars because it's a Brit shaver. Score!!!!!!


**95% sure, need a closer pic - or check underneath the head for "Made in England"

I should have clarified, the brush and razor were not part of the deal. I just put them in the picture for set dressing. And, yes, you are right, that is a British superspeed.

 

[sehrgut]

It's a Portmeirion pattern. Not many pieces were produced in it, though. There was a coffee set, and this may be the sugar bowl or something from that.

 

[micah1_8]

It's a Portmeirion pattern. Not many pieces were produced in it, though. There was a coffee set, and this may be the sugar bowl or something from that.

Behold! The power of the matrix Interwebs!

 

[sol92258]

Great deal. The ceramic container is nice. Not sure about the brush. But wait, there's more! You got an English flare tip superspeed** which generally sells for big dollars because it's a Brit shaver. Score!!!!!!


**95% sure, need a closer pic - or check underneath the head for "Made in England"

I should have clarified, the brush and razor were not part of the deal. I just put them in the picture for set dressing. And, yes, you are right, that is a British superspeed.

and the lucky SOB paid less than $5 for the rocket, too!

 

[ctakim]

It's a Portmeirion pattern. Not many pieces were produced in it, though. There was a coffee set, and this may be the sugar bowl or something from that.

Portmeirion? As in "Who is number two? You are number six!"

 

[sm007h]

Pretty cool

 

[Luc]

Very cool mug. I should do the same and start taking picture of my gear even if I do not have much now. Well, I think my wooden soapbox is cool... I shall kick myself and do it... Cheers for sharing! Luc

 

[SRock]

Nice looking mug.

 

[Plott]

and the lucky SOB paid less than $5 for the rocket, too!

Are the Rockets sought after? Because all I see in the antique stores here in Norway, are british gillettes. Mostly 40's British Rockets, and some 50's FT Rockets. Maybe I should start to pick them up..

 

[AsylumGuido]

Are the Rockets sought after? Because all I see in the antique stores here in Norway, are british gillettes. Mostly 40's British Rockets, and some 50's FT Rockets. Maybe I should start to pick them up..

Yes they are.

 

[sol92258]

Are the Rockets sought after? Because all I see in the antique stores here in Norway, are british gillettes. Mostly 40's British Rockets, and some 50's FT Rockets. Maybe I should start to pick them up..

yes they are, and yes you should...and let me know how much you'd sell me one for!

 

[Wishoot]

Awesome score! That's a very handsome mug.

 

[expatCanuck]

yes they are, and yes you should...and let me know how much you'd sell me one for!

+1
Me too, please.

 

[Siv]

yes they are, and yes you should...and let me know how much you'd sell me one for!

This is Norway, the land of the $10 beer. I bet it's not cheap!

 

[Plott]

This is Norway, the land of the $10 beer. I bet it's not cheap!

Seems to be you've been to "the turist traps" Half a litre of beer in a normal pub is about USD 7-8. But then again, adjusted for purchasing power parity Norway is not expensive. Anywho, most DE's are USD 7-15 in antique shops. As a thumbrule, the shopkeepers have no idea what decade the razor is from anyway..

 

[micah1_8]

Portmeirion? As in "Who is number two? You are number six!"

Wow! A "Prisoner" reference... just---wow.

 

[Haiku]

Awesome score! That's a very handsome mug.

+1, congrats!