Description
This porcelain mug wears the Ollivanders wand shop in gold across a matt green body. The shop's name sweeps over a gilded shopfront framed by curling scrollwork and scattered stars, with a small 382 B.C. mark at the side and a ribbon banner beneath that reads MAKERS OF FINE WANDS. Turn it round and the other side carries THE WAND CHOOSES THE WIZARD in tall, shadowed gold lettering. A gold band runs round the rim, the handle is a curving gold scroll with a little curl at the top, and inside, on the cream interior, a black O with two stars and a slender wand waits at the bottom of every drink.
At 340ml it holds a generous tea or coffee, so this is a mug to use every morning rather than one kept behind glass. It stands 9.8cm tall, 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, a comfortable everyday size for the kitchen, a desk in the study or a reading corner with a stack of well-loved books. Between drinks it looks just as good on an open shelf or a dresser, with the gold catching the light. As a gift it suits anyone who has ever imagined walking into the wand shop and waiting to be chosen, and the hidden O inside gives them a small surprise the first time they drain it.
The body is porcelain with a smooth matt green finish, set off by bright gold on the lettering, the rim and that sculpted handle, which leaves room for your fingers. Gold decoration rewards a little care: we would wash it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, keep scourers and harsh cleaners away from the gold, and dry it straight away. For a present, pair it with a favourite tea or a bag of good coffee beans, or simply wrap it and let the two printed sides do the talking.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Green & Gold |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
9.8cm |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
8cm |
| Weight |
0.319kg |
| Capacity |
340ml |
Frequently Asked
How much does the Ollivanders mug hold?
It holds 340ml, which is a generous everyday mug of tea, coffee or hot chocolate rather than a small cup.
What size is the mug?
It stands 9.8cm tall, 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, a comfortable size to hold and an easy fit on a shelf or desk.
What is the mug made of?
It is porcelain, with a matt green outside, gold lettering, a gold rim, a gold scrolled handle and a cream interior.
What is printed on each side?
One side shows Ollivanders over a gold shopfront with MAKERS OF FINE WANDS on a banner, and the other reads THE WAND CHOOSES THE WIZARD.
Is there anything printed inside the mug?
Yes, at the bottom of the cream interior there is a black O with two stars and a slender wand, revealed as you finish your drink.
How should I look after the gold decoration?
As general good practice we would wash it gently by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, keeping scourers and harsh cleaners away from the gold.