Antique pottery moustache cup

A moustache cup is a type of drinking cup or mug that has a small ledge or guard at the rim to prevent the wearer's moustache from getting wet while drinking. This type of cup was particularly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when men's facial hair was often longer and more elaborate. The guard or ledge on the cup would typically be a curved or U-shaped piece of ceramic or metal that extended across the width of the cup, leaving a small opening for the lips. Some moustache cups also featured a spout or a straw to further minimize the risk of getting moustache hairs wet while drinking.