Description
This collectable porcelain mug carries a gold scene of Hogsmeade, a village of steep rooftops and crooked chimneys tucked beneath a mountain, with the name itself lettered across the front in ornate gold type. The body is a deep dark blue with a soft matt finish, and the gold winds over it in swirling leaves, tiny stars and a little hanging lantern, so the whole picture glows against the colour. A gold rim runs round the top, and the handle is a bright gold scroll with a curl at its top. Inside, the cup is white, with a small gold boar on a navy roundel waiting at the bottom once your drink is finished.
It holds 340ml, a generous mug of tea or coffee, or a hot chocolate on a cold evening. Standing 9.8cm tall, 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, it fits easily on a desk, a bedside table or the shelf by the kettle, and it looks just as at home on a bookcase between favourite reads when it is not in use. It is a mug for slow mornings, long chapters and quiet nights in, and because it is a collectable piece, it earns its place on display as much as in the cupboard.
The mug is porcelain, a fine, smooth ceramic, with the dark blue body left matt and the gold kept bright and glossy on the rim, the handle and the print. As general good practice for gilded porcelain, we would wash it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and dry it straight away, which keeps the gold detail looking its best for longer. On a shelf, turn the handle to the side so the full Hogsmeade scene faces the room, and for a gift, tuck it in beside a tin of loose-leaf tea or a bar of good chocolate.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Dark Blue & Gold |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
9.8cm |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
8cm |
| Weight |
0.319kg |
| Capacity |
340ml |
Frequently Asked
How much does the Hogsmeade mug hold?
It holds 340ml, which is enough for a proper mug of tea, coffee or hot chocolate rather than a quick sip.
What is the mug made of?
It is porcelain, a fine, smooth ceramic, with a matt dark blue body and a bright gold rim, handle and printed Hogsmeade scene.
How big is the mug?
It stands 9.8cm tall and measures 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, so it sits easily on a desk, a bedside table or a kitchen shelf.
What colours is it?
The outside is a deep dark blue with gold decoration, the rim and the scroll handle are gold, and the inside of the cup is white.
How should I look after the gold detail?
As general good practice for gilded porcelain, we suggest washing it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and drying it straight away.
Is there anything inside the mug?
Yes, at the bottom of the white interior there is a small gold boar on a navy roundel, which appears as you finish your drink.