Vintage Enamelware Mug with Chinese Characters - 1950s Peacock Enamelware Factory
The pride and the prize of the Chinese worker!
{HISTORY}This very rare vintage 1950's enamelware mug with matching lid was an award given to a worker in a Chinese company for a job well done. Made by the Peacock Enamelware Company in Tianjin, China in the early 1950's it held a variety of hot teas, noodle soups, and sticky rice lunches.
The message on the mug reads:
Progressive Manufacture
Award
Blaze Company - #2 Engendering Department
{SPECIAL FEATURES}
- Removable enamelware lid
- Secure handle
- Very Rare
- .Stamped on bottom with the Peacock logo - Made in China - 10 CM
{CONDITION}
Enamelware is worn in spots (please see photos) mostly around the rim, base, and lid. No holes. Some light scratching/staining on interior.
{SIZE}
Measures 5.5" inches (height) x 4" inches (diameter)
{STYLE IDEA}
Filled to the brim with personality this jaunty red, white and blue prize-winner is full of positivity. Its size makes it ideally suited as a kitchen storage container for those errant items needing a little corralling like tea bags or coffee beans or your favorite market spices. Also, it lends itself to great gift-giving potential for tea lovers!
FEATURED! This item was featured with an in-depth spotlight over on the blog. Follow the story of how we translated this vintage mug here in Part 1 and Part 2.
