Raised Floral and Heavy Gilt Porcelain Shaving Mug

C-19062 Turn-of-the-century porcelain shaving mug featuring raised floral appliqué and extensive hand-applied gilt detailing. The body displays dimensional flowers in pink, blue, and green with gold-outlined scrollwork framing the personalized name "Ed Gressan" in gilt script. The molded blossoms are applied in relief with textured gilt centers, creating strong visual depth and tactile presence. A pedestal foot and flared rim complete the classic barber-era silhouette. Shaving mugs of this type were commonly custom ordered or gifted, often bearing the owner's name for use in barbershops or at home. The combination of raised decoration, thick gold application, and individualized inscription reflects the decorative excess favored in late Victorian men's grooming wares. The interior remains...