ROYAL BAYREUTH DEVIL & PLAYING CARDS SOUVENIR MUG.
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Winning Bid:
$379.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
6
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
Value Code:
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Item Description
4.75" tall china mug w/figural handle in the shape of full body devil. Made by Royal Bayreuth in the US Zone of Germany as noted under maker's mark on underside. 1947. Playing card theme, w/mug appearing to be made of playing cards, likely an allegory about the dangers of gambling given the devil handle. Produced as a souvenir item as one side has "Bermuda" text. Shallow 1/8x.25" sliver off underneath rim edge w/only 1/16" spot missing (barely seen along bottom edge of mug). Displays Mint.
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