Marked on the base "Russ, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Oakland N.J. Item No. 9497, Made in Korea," this ceramic Christmas mug wraps a retro design of back-to-back Santas around a golden background. The kind of retro holiday design Russ Berrie built a company on.
Maker: Russ Berrie & Co.
Materials: Ceramic
Dimensions: 3.5" tall, 3.25" diameter (mouth opening); holds 10 oz
Origin: Korea
Era: 1970s–1980s (estimated)
Condition: Vintage — used, very good condition. Please review all photos; all sales final.
It's a great gift for a Russ Berrie or mug collector, or just a fun cup for your own holiday coffee.
Russ Berrie and Company was founded by Russell Berrie in New Jersey in 1963 and grew from a one-man operation into a giftware empire behind lines like Trolls and Sillisculpts, eventually reporting $56 million in profits by 1987. The company outlived its founder, who passed in 2002, through several acquisitions before the Russ name was eventually retired — making pieces like this a genuine piece of American giftware history.
Pair with our Corgi with Santa Hat mug or Sanyei Christmas Village mugs for a playful mixed set, or browse our shop for more vintage holiday mugs.
