Edward J. Indvik 1861 - 1958 Norway Immigrant - Thompson, IA Shaving Mug & Brush

Description

This mustache cup and brush was purchased new by Edward J. Indvik (1861 - 1958) who was born in Norway and settled in the Thompson area of Winnebago County, Iowa. His father was Ingeborg Olesdatter Indvik (1822-1911).
Edward married Martha "Bjelland" Indvik (1865-1943) in 1882 and the couple had four children:
Ingeborg S Indvik (1893–1893)
Sidney Indvik (1897–1981)
Ellen M. "Indvik" Hanson (1901–1974)
Helmer Indvik (1903–1987)
Further family information can be found by searching for Edward's name at FindaGrave.
The Three Crown China hallmark on the cup was exclusive to pieces produced by Unger & Schilde of Roschuetz, Thuringia, Germany, for Jon H. Roth of South Bend, Indiana, from 1909 to 1916.
Length = 4 15/16'
Width = 3 7/8"
Height = 3 3/16"
Weight = 7.35 ounces
There is a "U" shaped hairline crack that originates 5/8" to the right of the handle's lower connection to the cup. This hairline continues left under the handle and terminates at the rim 1 1/2" to left of the handle's upper connecting to the mug.
There is some separation of the glaze between the ledge and the internal wall of the cup. The upper gold coloring on the rim has rub wear. The unglazed foot on the underside has 3/16" long old oval chip.
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The brush has a wood handle with natural bristles sourced from a plant or animal.
Length = 5 7/16"
Width = 2 7/8"
Height = 7/8"
Weight = 1.55 ounces
The wood and bristles have darkened over time. The handle has rub wear from repeated use.