The Shaving Mug & Barber Bottle Book with value guide

Estep, Keith

ISBN 10: 0887407617 / ISBN 13: 9780887407611

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1995

About this Item

English text; Hardcover (with dust jacket); 22.5 x 29 cm; 1.4 Kg; 240 pages with colour illustrations.; Used with signs of wear, namely on the dust jacket that shows minor edge wear and some wear marks and scratches on the front cover, spine and back cover. The spine of the dust jacket is slightly faded. Interior in very good condition.; The shaving mug is nothing more than a container designed to hold a bar of shaving soap. It grew out of the necessity for sanitary barber shops, but through brilliant marketing it soon evolved into a beautiful, desirable object of art. To combat a fungus known as "barber's itch," barbers offered their customers the opportunity to purchase a shaving mug of their own. To identify the mug they could have their name printed on it in gold script, and if they desired they could add an illustration that would represent their trade, fraternal organization, or hobby. This resulted in one of the most interesting and beautiful forms of American folk art. The illustrations are beautifully rendered, and give us a rare glimpse of bygone people and their trades. It is little wonder that shaving mugs have been avidly sought by collectors. In this stunning book by Keith Estep, these mugs are illustrated in full color with the in- formation collectors need to appreciate their history and value. In addition Keith gives extensive coverage to another barbershop treasure: barber bottles. These examples of the glass makers art are equally beautiful and compliment any shaving mug collection. As a respected collector and dealer himself, Keith is able to give the reader practical information about building a collection as well.

Seller Inventory # 1418B

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shaving Mug & Barber Bottle Book with value guide
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0887407617
• ISBN 13: 9780887407611
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • American Art
  • Generic Books

About this title

Synopsis

Personalized shaving mugs of barber supply catalog quality are what collectors want and what drives this exciting, interesting hobby. This new book concentrates on this beautiful pieces of folk art, in a way that collectors will love and historians will cherish. Filled with beautiful color photographs from some of the most wonderful collections in the world, this book captures and pleases the eye. Besides the mugs, there are examples of the barber bottles and cabinetry that made the historical barbershop one the centers of late nineteenth and early twentieth century America. Important tips for collectors are included, as well as a guide to values. These will help the collector avoid costly mistakes and build a collection of which he or she can be proud.

About the Author

Keith Estep is an avid collector himself, but also buys and sells mugs, and acts as an intermediary for those wishing to sell or buy. He lives in Old Lyme, Connecticut.