Description
This collectable porcelain mug carries the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter in gleaming gold on a matt black body, set inside a scrolling border with a scatter of stars around it. In each corner sits a small house emblem: a lion, a snake, a badger and an eagle. Turn the mug round and the other side is filled with gold lettering from the hat's famous deliberation, running from "Hmm, difficult" and "Plenty of courage" down to "But where to put you?" A smaller black Sorting Hat waits at the bottom of the cream interior, ready to appear as you finish your drink. It stands 9.8cm tall, 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, with a gold rim and a glossy gold handle.
At 340ml it holds a generous mug of tea or coffee, so it earns its place in the daily round rather than sitting behind glass, though the gold detailing looks as good on a shelf or a dresser among other keepsakes. It brings a warm, bookish note to a kitchen, a reading corner or a desk at home or in the office, where the black and gold reads well against wood, cream walls and dark paint. With the hat's lines on one side and its portrait on the other, it is a mug that rewards a slow look over the rim, and it makes a thoughtful gift that needs no explanation.
The body is porcelain, finished in matt black so the gold print and rim catch the light, and the handle is a glossy gold scroll with a curl at the top that makes a natural rest for your thumb. To keep the gold bright, we would suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, never a scourer, then drying it well. Wrap it with a bag of favourite tea or coffee and it is ready to give.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Black & Gold |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
9.8cm |
| Width |
12.5cm |
| Depth |
8cm |
| Weight |
0.319kg |
| Capacity |
340ml |
Frequently Asked
How much does the Sorting Hat mug hold?
It holds 340ml, a generous measure that suits a proper cup of tea, a milky coffee or a hot chocolate on a cold evening.
How big is the mug?
It stands 9.8cm tall and measures 12.5cm wide and 8cm deep, so it sits comfortably on a desk, a kitchen shelf or a bedside table.
What is the mug made of?
The mug is porcelain, a fine ceramic, with a matt black body, gold print, a gold rim and a glossy gold scroll handle.
What designs are on the mug?
One side has the Sorting Hat in gold within a starry border with four house emblems, the other carries the hat's words ending "But where to put you?", and a black Sorting Hat sits at the bottom inside.
How should I care for the gold decoration?
We would suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft sponge, avoiding scourers, and drying it well to keep the gold bright.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes, it makes a thoughtful gift on its own, and it pairs nicely with a bag of favourite tea or coffee wrapped up alongside it.