Royal Crown Conestoga Wagon Mustache Mug
A white, ceramic moustache cup with an image of a early American Conestoga Wagon, about 1800.
The Conestoga Wagon was a heavy, broad-wheeled covered wagon which was used to transport freight and house-hold goods in the late 1700's and 1800's across the vast open prairies to the west. Its size was such that it could carry loads of goods up to eight short tons (7 metric tons), and was hitched to 4 to 8 mules or 4 to 6 oxen.
Cup has the Royal Crown logo, measures 4 3/4" high with a top diameter of 2 3/4". Cup has the bar across the top to prevent the moustache from getting wet. Cup in excellent condition. Marked Handpainted with the Royal Crown logo printed on the bottom. Gift box included. Item BS0500.
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