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Physical Characteristics
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Material
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Ceramic
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Shape
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Tiki, handle
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Dimensions
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3.5" x ?"
(8.9cm x ?cm)
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Capacity
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? fl. oz.
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Optimal drink size
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? fl. oz.
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Decorative Characteristics
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Coloring
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Brown mainly
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Imagery
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Tiki
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Marking
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"Beachcomber" on one side and "Mayfair London" on other. Unglazed bottom is stamped with "Mayfair, London" as well.
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In the Collection of:
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Tikiwagon
Trader
242 mugs
Member since May 28, 2007
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Purchased from
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Thrift Store
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Price paid
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$1.00
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Distinguishing
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Been after this for years found in local junk shop!Last week (May2012)
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This small Tiki mug has a big belly button, oval lips, and angular eyes. Different glaze colors have been seen, ranging from dark matte brown to lighter shades of matte brown. Lighter, sometimes white interior. This mug was used at The Beachcomber in the Mayfair Hotel at Berkeley Square, which is now the Radisson Edwardian May Fair Hotel. The design can also be seen on the front cover of the 1960s Beachcomber Dinner Menu (viewable on arkivatropika.com). In period commercials available online, this mug and other matching pieces can be seen in use. See here: http://www.britishpathe.com/video/crocodile-bar-aka-beachcomber-club
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