Four Railroading Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mugs

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

comprising examples depicting train cars and engines, identified G. Taylor, S. D. Henry, F. Quackenbush, and D. A. Skeels in gilt lettering.
two with maker's marks to underside.
Height of tallest 3 5/8 inches.

The historical record identifies a David A. Skeels (1870-1957), an Indiana native who worked as a conductor on the Delaware & Hudson Canal Co.'s Gravity Railroad.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Property from the Collection of James Carpenter, Montague, New Jersey