Description
This green stoneware mug is made with one man in mind: it reads "GRANDAD'S MUG" in neat grey capitals, with "hands off" written underneath in a relaxed, handwritten script. Over the words sits a raised trowel and garden fork, crossed at the handles, with blue grey heads and bright red handles that stand proud of the glaze so you can feel them under your thumb. The outside is a soft sage green with a glossy finish, the inside is a clean white, and the rounded loop handle is easy to hold. It holds 290ml, a proper everyday cup of tea or coffee, and stands 8.5cm tall, 11.5cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a sturdy, slightly squat shape with a gently flared base.
It is a gift for the grandad who spends his mornings in the vegetable patch and his afternoons pottering in the greenhouse, and who likes everyone to know which mug on the shelf is his. The "hands off" line adds a bit of fun and settles any family debate over whose tea is whose. We think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day present from the grandchildren, or a cheerful birthday gift for a grandfather who loves his garden. At home it sits happily on the kitchen windowsill, beside his favourite armchair or on the bench in the potting shed.
Stoneware is a dense, sturdy type of ceramic, and the glossy glaze gives the mug a smooth surface inside and out. The embossed tools are raised from the surface, so they add texture as well as colour. A gentle hand wash in warm soapy water, then a dry with a soft cloth, keeps the colours and the raised detail looking their best. For a gift, tuck a packet of seeds or his favourite biscuits inside before you wrap it, and he has a ready-made reason to put the kettle on.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Green |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
11.5cm |
| Depth |
8.5cm |
| Weight |
0.3kg |
| Capacity |
290ml |
| Occasion |
Father's Day, Birthday |
Frequently Asked
How much does the Grandad mug hold?
It holds 290ml, a good everyday measure for a cup of tea or coffee with room for a splash of milk.
What size is the mug?
It stands 8.5cm tall, 11.5cm wide and 8.5cm deep, a compact and sturdy shape that sits neatly on a kitchen shelf.
What is the mug made of?
It is stoneware, a dense type of ceramic, finished in a glossy sage green glaze on the outside with a clean white inside.
What words are on the mug?
It reads "GRANDAD'S MUG" in grey capitals, with "hands off" in a handwritten script, under a raised trowel and garden fork.
Is it a good Father's Day gift for a grandad?
Yes, we think it makes a thoughtful Father's Day or birthday present for a grandfather, especially one who loves spending time in his garden.
How should I look after the mug?
A gentle hand wash in warm soapy water and a dry with a soft cloth keeps the colours and the embossed detail looking fresh.