Description
This cheerful gingerbread teacup decoration shows a smiling gingerbread man settled into a teacup, as if he has climbed in to warm up. He wears a red Santa hat with a white trim and bobble, hugs a red and white candy cane, and has a sprig of green holly with red berries tucked beside him. The cup is light brown, painted round the rim with white icing-style piping and finished with a row of red dots and a band of white loops. It sits on a white saucer dotted with red. Made of polystone resin, it stands 9.7cm tall, 8.5cm wide and 7cm deep, a small size that fits on a narrow shelf or windowsill without crowding it.
It is a true Christmas piece, at home on a mantelpiece, a kitchen dresser, a bookshelf or a side table near the tree. Being so compact, it groups well with other festive pieces on a tray or tucked among greenery, and it brings a homely note to the breakfast table on Christmas morning. It also makes a thoughtful little Christmas gift for anyone who loves gingerbread and a cosy cup of something warm, and it slips easily into a stocking or a hamper.
The gingerbread man, teacup and saucer form one piece, so there is nothing to assemble, and the flat saucer gives it a steady base to stand on. The painted detail is crisp, with a fine speckle across the surfaces that gives it a sugared look. Like any resin decoration, it is happiest indoors, away from direct heat. Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a barely damp cloth, and store it somewhere dry once the decorations come down. To style it, set it beside a plain white mug and a few sprigs of real holly, or place it at a guest's setting on Christmas Day as a cheerful welcome.
Specification
| Material |
Polystone |
| Colour |
Light Brown & White |
| Height |
9.7cm |
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Depth |
7cm |
| Weight |
0.103kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the gingerbread teacup decoration?
It stands 9.7cm tall, 8.5cm wide and 7cm deep. It fits easily on a narrow shelf, a windowsill or a mantelpiece.
What is it made of?
It is made of polystone resin, a moulded material that carries the painted detail well, from the white icing loops to the candy cane stripes.
Does it hang on the tree or stand up?
It is a freestanding piece that sits on its flat saucer base. It is made for a shelf, mantelpiece or table rather than a branch of the tree.
What colours is it?
It is light brown and white. It has red on the Santa hat, the candy cane and the dots, and green on the holly leaves.
How should I look after it?
Keep it indoors and dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a barely damp cloth. Store it somewhere dry between Christmases.
Is it a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful little Christmas gift for anyone who loves gingerbread. It is small enough to tuck into a stocking or a festive hamper.