An Oyster Shucker's Porcelain Occupational Shaving Mug

Late 19th/Early 20th Century

identified Vito Strammello and depicting a man standing at a counter removing oysters from their shells, the counter laid with mignonette sauce and other vinaigrettes, with additional baskets of unshucked oysters to either side; set against a floral wrap.
underside unmarked.
Height 3 3/4 inches.

According to the historical record, a Vito Strammiello (1871-1944) immigrated to the United States from Salandra, Italy in 1893. The U.S. Federal Census of 1900 records that Strammiello lived in Hartford, Connecticut, where he worked as a grocer.

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