Vintage Shulton Old Spice 'Ship Friendship' Ceramic Shaving Mug

This item is a vintage ceramic shaving mug produced for the Shulton Company's Old Spice line of men's grooming products. The mug is made of a heavy, milk-glass-style ceramic with a cream or off-white glaze and features a straight-walled, cylindrical shape typical of mid-20th-century shaving mugs. The primary decorative element is a gray transfer-print graphic depicting the 'Ship Friendship,' a famous late-18th-century merchant vessel. The ship is shown under full sail with a banner below it clearly labeled 'SHIP FRIENDSHIP.' Red script lettering, partially visible as 'Spice,' flanks the central image. This specific design style and the 'Ship Friendship' motif date the piece approximately to the late 1940s through the 1950s. The mug is designed with a wide mouth and a flat, weighted base to accommodate a shaving brush and soap cake. The physical condition appears good, with no evident chips or major cracks, though the glaze shows a slight aged patina and there is some minor fading to the transfer print consistent with regular use. The overall craftsmanship is representative of durable, mass-produced commercial ceramics from the mid-century American era.