Description
This matt porcelain mug carries the words "Happily retired" in gold lettering across a deep navy body, with a sunny yellow interior scattered with small white spots. The outside has a smooth matt finish that feels lovely in the hand, while the yellow inside gives a cheerful flash of colour every time you look into your cup. A round ring handle, also in navy, makes a neat loop to hold. It stands 8.5cm tall, 15cm wide and 9cm deep, a comfortable size for an everyday cup of tea or coffee.
Retirement is the occasion it was made for, and we think it makes a thoughtful retirement gift for anyone stepping away from work after years of early starts. It suits the first slow morning of the new routine, a cuppa in the garden after a lifetime of rushed breakfasts, or a spot on the kitchen shelf as a cheerful reminder of the milestone. Handed over at a leaving do or tucked into a retirement hamper, it says congratulations in a way that gets used day after day, long after the cards have come down.
The mug is made of porcelain, finished in matt navy outside with the gold lettering on the front and the spotted yellow colour inside. As good practice for gold detailing and a matt surface, we suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, then drying it straight away, rather than scrubbing over the lettering. To give it, wrap it up with a packet of good tea or freshly ground coffee, or set it beside a card and a few favourite biscuits for a simple, warm present that marks a happy new chapter.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Navy & Yellow |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
8.5cm |
| Width |
15cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.338kg |
| Occasion |
Retirement |
Frequently Asked
What do the words on the mug say?
The front reads "Happily retired" in gold lettering, with "Happily" in neat capitals above "retired" in larger lettering set against the matt navy.
How big is the mug?
It measures 8.5cm tall, 15cm wide and 9cm deep, a comfortable size for an everyday cup of tea or coffee.
What is the mug made of?
It is made of porcelain, with a matt navy finish on the outside and a round ring handle in matching navy.
What colour is the inside of the mug?
The inside is a sunny yellow scattered with small white spots, a cheerful contrast to the deep navy outside every time you take a sip.
How should I look after it?
As general good practice, we suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and drying it straight away, without scrubbing the gold lettering.
Does it make a good retirement gift?
Yes, it is made to mark retirement, and it pairs nicely with a packet of good tea or coffee for a warm, useful present at a leaving do.