Description
This white stoneware mug carries a soft, painterly illustration of a robin, its red breast bright against the pale body, set beside a sprig of green leaves and a stem of red berries. It is a classic straight-sided shape with a rounded loop handle and a raised band around the base, standing 10cm tall, 14cm wide and 9cm deep. It holds 400ml, which means a proper, generous brew of tea or coffee rather than a quick sip, so there is no need to get up for a refill halfway through the morning.
We think of it first as a gift for Dad. The robin makes it a natural choice for Christmas, tucked into a stocking or set beside his plate on Christmas morning, and it works just as well for Father's Day, when a present he will reach for every day counts for more than something that sits in a drawer. At home it suits the kitchen shelf or the hook by the kettle, and the cheerful bird brings a little of the garden indoors through the colder months. Because the design is a gentle seasonal scene rather than anything loud, it sits happily alongside plain everyday mugs.
Stoneware is a type of ceramic, and this is a mug for everyday use, at the breakfast table or on the desk through a busy afternoon. As general good practice, a gentle wash by hand in warm soapy water and a dry with a soft cloth is kind to the illustration and keeps the white looking fresh. If you are giving it, it pairs nicely with a bag of his favourite tea or coffee, or a few biscuits, for a ready-made present that feels personal without any fuss.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Height |
10cm |
| Width |
14cm |
| Depth |
9cm |
| Weight |
0.36kg |
| Capacity |
400ml |
| Occasion |
Father's Day, Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How much does the robin mug hold?
It holds 400ml, a generous size for a large tea or coffee, so it suits anyone who likes a proper cuppa rather than a small cup.
What size is the mug?
It stands 10cm tall and measures 14cm wide and 9cm deep, a comfortable everyday size for the kitchen cupboard or the desk.
What is the mug made of?
It is made from stoneware, a type of ceramic, in white with a colourful illustration of a robin beside green leaves and red berries.
Is this a good gift for Dad?
Yes, we suggest it as a Christmas or Father's Day gift for Dad, and the cheerful robin gives it a cosy feel he can enjoy with every brew.
How should I look after the mug?
As general good practice, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth to keep the illustration looking its best.
What does the design show?
It shows a robin with a bright red breast and soft blue and brown feathers, standing beside a sprig of green leaves and a stem of red berries.