eBay: Is this real?,,,A BLUE Tiki Bob's style mug? - Tiki Marketplace

M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Sun, Oct 3, 2004 1:04 PM "I do not discount the hobby craft theory, but this blue one is made quite professionally looking, and if there are that many of them out there..? " My take is a home hobbyist. It would be nice to see the "panel" on the side, but even without that info I'd guess this was done a non-commercial basis. For some unknown reason, many Tiki Bob style mugs were made by amateur ceramic makers in the greater New Orleans area. I once came across a set of them made there by one guy, must have been eight or more mugs. He had placed the names of his family and close friends on the side, and had "guest" on others. They were done in a variety of colors. All were well done, quality work.

"I do not discount the hobby craft theory, but this blue one is made quite professionally looking, and if there are that many of them out there..? "

My take is a home hobbyist. It would be nice to see the "panel" on the side, but even without that info I'd guess this was done a non-commercial basis. For some unknown reason, many Tiki Bob style mugs were made by amateur ceramic makers in the greater New Orleans area. I once came across a set of them made there by one guy, must have been eight or more mugs. He had placed the names of his family and close friends on the side, and had "guest" on others. They were done in a variety of colors. All were well done, quality work.

Post #117801 by midnite on Sun, Oct 3, 2004 1:04 PM