Description
This glazed stoneware mug is shaped like a plump, ribbed pumpkin, with a grinning jack-o'-lantern face in black on the front. The body is a bright, glossy orange, and the rim rises and dips in a soft wave like the top of a freshly cut pumpkin. The inside is glazed white, so you can judge the strength of your tea at a glance. Turn it round and the back is plain orange ribbing, letting the pumpkin shape do the talking. It holds 400ml, which makes for a generous brew, and it stands 8.5cm tall, 14cm wide and 10cm deep: a short, rounded mug that sits happily in two hands.
This is a Halloween mug through and through. It is ready for a hot chocolate after trick-or-treating, a mug of soup on a chilly evening or your usual morning coffee all through October. On a kitchen shelf or the breakfast table it brings a cheerful note rather than a frightening one, because the face is far more smile than scowl. It sits as comfortably on a family table as on a desk at work. It is a lovely piece to bring out when the carved pumpkins appear on the doorstep, and just as easy to tuck back in the cupboard once November comes round.
The stoneware is finished in a smooth, shiny glaze inside and out, and the rounded loop handle is glazed orange to match the body. For everyday care, we suggest a gentle wash in warm soapy water and a dry with a soft tea towel, which is good practice for keeping any glazed stoneware looking bright. For a playful Halloween table, set it beside a bowl of sweets and a few small gourds. You could also fill it with wrapped treats, tie a ribbon around the handle and hand it over as a cheerful little gift.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Orange & White |
| Finish |
Glazed |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
14cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.243kg |
| Capacity |
400ml |
Frequently Asked
How much does the pumpkin mug hold?
It holds 400ml, a generous measure that suits a large tea, a frothy hot chocolate or a mug of soup on a cold evening.
What size is the mug?
It stands 8.5cm tall and measures 14cm wide and 10cm deep, so it is a short, rounded mug that sits comfortably in the hand.
What is the mug made of?
It is made of stoneware, a type of ceramic, finished in a glossy glaze that is bright orange outside and white inside.
Is the pumpkin face on both sides?
No. The grinning jack-o'-lantern face is on the front only, and the back is plain orange ribbing that keeps the pumpkin shape.
How should I look after the mug?
We suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft tea towel, which is good general practice for glazed stoneware.
Does it make a good Halloween gift?
Yes. It is a cheerful Halloween gift on its own, or you can fill it with wrapped sweets and tie a ribbon around the handle for an easy present.