Description:Fine baseball occupational shaving mug c.1890s. Handled porcelain mug displays a finely detailed hand painted game scene around its front panel. "A.S. [Amazon Samuel] Fatzinger" appears in gilt lettering above indicating the original owner. According to family history included with lot, Fatzinger was born in 1880, became a fine baseball pitcher during the period, was a constable living in Palmerton, PA and worked in New Jersey. The mug remains in beautiful original condition with no cracks or repairs. Stamped on the bottom, "T& V France" in green: EX-MT
Estimated Price Range: ($2,500-$3,500)
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