Shaving Mug, Currier & Ives, The Farmer's Home in Winter, Porcelain, Japan, Vintage 1980s

A 19th-century lithograph, a four-finger handle, and blue-and-white porcelain made in Japan — the shaving mug as Americana keepsake.

• Maker: Unknown (Japanese porcelain maker)
• Materials: Porcelain
• Dimensions: 3.25" tall × 3.25" top diameter; 3.0" base; 4.0" wide (with handle)
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1980s (estimated)
• Condition: Very good vintage condition — tiny wear on gold rim; no chips, scratches, or crazing. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A beautiful piece for an Americana collector, a winter or holiday display, a farmhouse bath, or a Father's Day gift for the man who still shaves the old-fashioned way.

Currier & Ives produced their beloved American scene lithographs between 1835 and 1907, and "The Farmer's Home in Winter" is one of their most recognized winter subjects. The wide flat base and four-finger handle are the tell — these were designed for lathering shaving soap, not coffee (though you could).

We also carry the companion mug featuring "The Homestead in Winter" scene — collect both for a matched display, or browse our shop for more vintage shaving mugs and barware.