Antique Etruscan Majolica Shell & Seaweed Mustache Teacup & Saucer GSH Victorian For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of American Victorian history: an original Etruscan Majolica mustache cup and matching saucer in the highly coveted "Shell and Seaweed" pattern. Manufactured by the renowned pottery firm Griffen, Smith & Hill in the 1880s, this set features incredibly vibrant tracking glazes in oceanic greens, cream, and rich brown, finished with a classic soft pink interior. As a true "mustache cup," it features the rare internal ceramic ledge designed to keep a gentleman's mustache wax dry while drinking tea. It is an exceptional cross-collectible piece for enthusiasts of Victorian social history, mustache cups, and rare American Majolica.