A mug shaped like an Indian elephant and marked for the Bengal Lounge, Victoria, BC. The Bengal Lounge was originally the library of the Empress Hotel, and in 1954 it became the Coronet Room - a cocktail lounge. Around 1969 it became the Bengal Lounge. However, it was closed in 2016. The mug measures 3.5" W x 3.5" H x 6.0" D. The mug was manufactured by a potter named Joan, located in Victoria. The cocktail served in this mug was named "The Ivory Hunter".
Production
Date
circa 1970-1990
Release
Physical Characteristics
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Grey
Dimensions
3.5"W x 3.5"H
Marking
"Bengal Lounge Empress Hotel" on side of mug. "Made in Victoria, B.C." stamped on bottom.