Description
This milk jug takes the shape of a cabbage, its body wrapped in overlapping embossed leaves with every vein standing out in raised relief and a gently wavy rim that follows the tips of the leaves. It is made from stoneware with a glossy glazed finish in a fresh, soft green, and the colour runs from the pouring lip right round to the rounded loop handle. A small spout is shaped into the rim, so milk pours from the front while your fingers sit comfortably through the handle at the back. It stands 10.3cm tall, 10.4cm wide and 12.7cm deep, a neat size for a tea tray.
We think it looks happiest on the kitchen table or the breakfast tray, pouring milk for tea and coffee or cream over a pudding on a Sunday afternoon. Its garden-grown look brings a little of the vegetable patch indoors, and it sits well beside plain white crockery, scrubbed pine or a dresser of mismatched country china. Because it is compact, it tucks onto a shelf between uses, where the leafy relief keeps it pleasing to look at. Between teatimes it could also hold a small posy of cut flowers or fresh herbs on a sunny windowsill.
The stoneware body is glazed inside and out, giving a smooth surface over the moulded leaf pattern, and it sits on a low, rounded foot so it stands steady on the table. For everyday care, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, giving the grooves between the leaves a little extra attention, then drying it thoroughly. Like any glazed piece, it is best handled gently to avoid knocks and chips. Set it out with green and white crockery for a fresh spring table, or wrap it up with a packet of good loose tea for a gift that will be used every day.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Green |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
10.3cm |
| Width |
10.4cm |
| Depth |
12.7cm |
| Weight |
0.284kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the cabbage milk jug?
It stands 10.3cm tall and measures 10.4cm wide and 12.7cm deep, so it is a compact jug that sits comfortably on a tea tray or breakfast table.
What is the milk jug made from?
It is made from stoneware with a glossy glaze in a soft, fresh green. The cabbage leaves and their veins are moulded in raised relief all round the body.
What colour is the jug?
It is a soft, fresh green all over, from the wavy leaf rim and pouring spout to the rounded loop handle, with a glossy glazed finish.
How should I clean the cabbage jug?
We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, paying a little attention to the grooves between the leaves, then drying it well.
Can I use it for anything other than milk?
It is a milk jug first, but between teatimes it would also hold a small posy of cut flowers or fresh herbs on a sunny windowsill.
Does the cabbage milk jug make a good gift?
We think so. Its cheerful cabbage leaf design and handy size make it a gift that is easy to use every day, and it pairs nicely with a packet of good loose tea.