Large Crowned Gingerbread Nutcracker Ceramic Jug - Brown

This large gingerbread nutcracker jug is a cheerful ceramic piece, shaped as a nutcracker soldier dressed in gingerbread. His gingerbread crown, set with gold jewels, forms the rim. It is edged in white icing and dotted with tiny coloured sprinkles, and beneath it he has curly white hair, a full white beard, rosy cheeks and a bold black moustache. His tunic is a warm gingerbread brown with piped white trim, a dark brown belt with a red buckle and a band of white scrollwork around the hem, and he stands on chunky dark brown boots. A broad gingerbread handle curves from his back, and the crown dips into a pouring lip at the front. He measures 20cm tall, 17.9cm wide and 13.1cm deep, a generous size that holds its own on a table or shelf.

We think he belongs on the Christmas table or a kitchen dresser, where his warm gingerbread colouring sits happily among festive greenery and a plate of mince pies. Fill him with dried flowers, pine cones or sprigs of holly for a centrepiece with plenty of character, or let him stand alone on a mantelpiece, a windowsill or an open shelf as a decoration in his own right. He suits a gingerbread or nutcracker theme, and he makes a cheerful Christmas gift for anyone who loves the traditions of December.

He is made from ceramic with a glossy finish, and his piped trim, scrollwork and icing are moulded in relief and picked out in colour. Care is simple: dust him with a soft dry cloth, or wipe him over with a damp cloth and dry him well. When the festivities are over, wrap him in tissue and pack him away with the decorations, ready for next December. As a gift, he needs little more than a ribbon tied around his handle.

How big is the gingerbread nutcracker jug?

He measures 20cm tall, 17.9cm wide and 13.1cm deep, a generous size that sits well on a dining table, dresser or mantelpiece.

What is the jug made of?

The jug is made from ceramic with a glossy finish, and the crown, beard, icing and scrollwork are moulded in relief and picked out in colour.

What colours is the nutcracker jug?

It is mainly a warm gingerbread brown, with white icing trim, a black moustache, a red belt buckle, gold jewels on the crown and dark brown boots.

Does it have a handle and a pouring lip?

Yes, a broad gingerbread handle curves from the nutcracker's back, and the crown rim dips into a pouring lip at the front.

How do I look after the jug?

As general good practice for ceramic, dust it with a soft dry cloth or wipe it over with a damp cloth, then dry it well.

Would it make a good Christmas gift?

We think so. A crowned gingerbread nutcracker jug makes a cheerful Christmas gift for anyone who loves festive traditions and dressing the table for December.