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Shaving Mugs

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-303 -- More Projects »
At the flea market in Springfield, Ohio, host Terry Kovel finds a variety of antique shaving mugs from the late 1800s. The more ornate mugs are higher priced; the most expensive sells for $75.
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After World War I, shaving mugs started to disappear.
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Today's collectors are snapping them up. This standard mug sells for $35.
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Prices are determined by condition and design. This one is priced at $75. The soap was placed in the upper container of the cup and the brush down below.
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Many of the mugs are decorated with flowers so they would appeal to women. This one is priced at $50.
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This is a steal at $60.
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You can find dates on the bottom of some shaving mugs, like the one shown here that sells for $50.
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Souvenir mugs are also very desirable to collectors. This one with a beach scene is $65.
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Here's one from Niagara Falls priced at $50.
Resources
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
Held every 3rd weekend, at Clark County Fairgrounds at Exit 59 on I-70 in Springfield, Ohio.
Springfield Antique Show and Flea Market
Springfield, OH
Phone: 937-325-0053
Guests
Donald Smith
Dealer
Phone: 814-833-5370
Also in this Episode
Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-303
•Shaving Mugs
•False Teeth
•Music Boxes
•Cylinder Phonographs
•Powder Compacts
•Vintage Purses
•Antique Canoe
•Camping Trailer
•What's It?
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