Description
This ornate porcelain mug wears Hufflepuff, the Harry Potter house of the badger, in gold on a warm yellow glaze. On the front, a crest with a scrolled banner reading HUFFLEPUFF sits above the badger emblem, framed in a gold sunburst. Turn it round and the house words DEDICATION, PATIENCE and LOYALTY run across the back in gold capitals. Gold starbursts and tiny four-pointed stars are scattered all the way round, and a gold handle and gold rim finish it off. It stands 9cm tall, 13cm wide and 9cm deep.
It is a mug for daily use as much as for show: a morning tea at the kitchen table, a coffee on the desk while you work, or something warm on a slow evening. Between cups it looks just as good on an open shelf or a study bookcase, where the gold catches the light. Because the pattern runs all the way round, it looks finished from every angle, whichever way the handle faces. It makes a thoughtful gift too, and the house words on the back say something about whoever drinks from it.
The body is porcelain with a smooth, glossy yellow glaze, and the gold detail is applied to the handle, the rim and the pattern. Gilded porcelain likes gentle treatment, so as general good practice we would wash it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and dry it straight away, keeping scourers and abrasive cleaners well away from the gold. Between uses, a quick dust with a soft dry cloth keeps it bright on the shelf. For a gift, it needs little more than a ribbon tied through the handle, or set it beside a favourite tea for a cosy present that will be used every day.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Yellow & Gold |
| Height |
9cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.3kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Hufflepuff mug?
It stands 9cm tall, 13cm wide and 9cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a desk, a tray or a kitchen shelf.
What is the mug made of?
The mug is porcelain with a glossy yellow glaze, and the handle, the rim and the pattern are all picked out in gold.
What is printed on the mug?
The front has a crest with a banner reading HUFFLEPUFF above the badger emblem, and the back reads DEDICATION, PATIENCE and LOYALTY in gold lettering.
What colour is the mug?
The body is a warm yellow, and the handle, rim, starbursts, stars and lettering are all gold, so the whole piece reads as yellow and gold.
How should I look after the gold detail?
As general good practice for gilded porcelain, we would wash it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth, dry it straight away and avoid scourers.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, the yellow and gold Hufflepuff design makes a thoughtful gift, and a ribbon tied through the handle is all the wrapping it really needs.