Antique Victorian moustache cup with gold detailing and jewels. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. The bottom of the cup states "hand painted"Moustache Cup Victorian style antique fine china. Condition is "Used". Excellent condition. Moustache cups were invented in the 1860's by British potter Harvey Adams. They were designed to keep the handlebar moustaches out of the men's drinks. They have a ledge that goes across the cup to keep moustaches out of the way. John Lennon was a famo...us user of the moustache cup during his recording of the Beatles Album, St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. They were made before the 1920's.