Loads of Shaving mugs!!

[Big.Dave]

I was given a shaving mug recently it had lord nelson stamped on the bottom so I Googled it on the off chance and found this place.
http://www.shopadilly.co.uk/Auctions/shaving+mug?cat=&l=100

Theres lots to choose from if you are in the market for one.

 

[Audiolab]

Big choice indeed, never really been grabbed by the style with the soap on top (in practical terms) but they do look really cool. Nice find.

 

[moodymick]

Nice ephemera, i've just never really understood how they are supposed to work, i mean i know the how just not particularly the why. :?

 

[Duffer]

Why they were used/made was for a victorian times when running water was not available,
the mug held enough hot water for a shave. Putting the brush in the spout softened the bristles, and you put soap in the top.

 

[SirPrize]

Why they were used/made was for a victorian times when running water was not available,
the mug held enough hot water for a shave. Putting the brush in the spout softened the bristles, and you put soap in the top.

There is also a modern slant.
Assuming there is no soap cake in the "top deck" and the reservoir is filled with hot water, the brush can be rested on the top to keep warm between passes. (only works with small brushes)

 

[Big.Dave]

Nice ephemera, i've just never really understood how they are supposed to work, i mean i know the how just not particularly the why. :?

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