Description
This ceramic mug is shaped as a gingerbread nutcracker, with his crown forming the rim and his rosy face at the front. The crown is picked out in white icing with small coloured dots set between rounded golden points, and beneath it sit a white rope band, a bold black moustache and a curled white beard. His tunic has a speckled, biscuit-like texture in light gingerbread brown, with a brown belt, a red buckle, a scrolled white border like piped icing and a pair of chocolate-brown boots at the base. A plain curved handle in the same warm brown sits at one side. It stands 12cm tall, 13cm wide and 8.5cm deep.
Christmas is where this piece belongs. We like it for a hot chocolate on a cold December evening or a mid-morning coffee during the present wrapping, and it looks as cheerful set on the dresser among the cards and greenery when it is not in use. The figure design suits a nutcracker or gingerbread theme in the kitchen, and it brings a playful touch to the breakfast table on Christmas morning or to a desk through December. It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift on its own, or tucked into a festive hamper with a few seasonal treats.
The mug is made from ceramic with a glossy finish that brings out the raised detail of the crown, moustache and icing trim, and its flat, booted base lets it stand steadily on a table or shelf. As with any decorated ceramic, we suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth to keep the colours bright from one Christmas to the next. Once the decorations come out, set it on the kitchen shelf beside your other festive pieces, or wrap it in tissue with a bag of marshmallows for a gift that is ready to enjoy.
Specification
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Height |
12cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
0.274kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the gingerbread nutcracker mug?
It stands 12cm tall, 13cm wide and 8.5cm deep, so it sits neatly on a shelf, dresser or kitchen worktop between uses.
What is the nutcracker mug made from?
It is made from ceramic, with a glossy finish over the raised gingerbread texture, the crown, the moustache and the white icing details.
What colour is the mug?
The mug is a light gingerbread brown with white icing trim, a black moustache, rosy cheeks, a red buckle and darker brown boots at the base.
How should I clean the mug?
As good practice for decorated ceramic, we suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth.
Does the nutcracker mug make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful Christmas gift on its own, or wrapped in tissue with hot chocolate and marshmallows for a cosy festive present.
Can the mug be used as a Christmas decoration too?
Yes, its figure design looks cheerful set on a dresser or shelf among Christmas cards and greenery when it is not holding a drink.