Description
This porcelain mug brings a pair of robins to the breakfast table, perched together among bright red holly berries, glossy leaves and sprigs of pine with little brown cones. The scene is printed on both sides of a clean white body, so the birds face you whichever hand you hold it in. A fine gold rim runs around the top edge and the handle is electroplated in gold, giving the white and gold mug a warm, festive glow. It stands 9.7cm tall, 8.2cm wide and 12cm deep, a comfortable everyday size for a proper cup of tea or coffee.
Through December it earns its place by the kettle or on the breakfast tray, ready for a hot cuppa on a cold morning or a mug of hot chocolate after a winter walk. The robins and holly suit a traditional Christmas kitchen and look at home beside red and green table linen, wooden boards and a bowl of clementines. It is just as welcome at the office desk, bringing a little festive cheer to a working day in the run up to the holidays. As a Christmas gift it is a thoughtful choice, lovely on its own or tucked into a hamper with good tea and shortbread.
The body is porcelain, a smooth ceramic that is white inside and out, so the colour of your tea or coffee shows true against it. The handle and rim are electroplated gold, which gives a bright, mirror-like shine that catches the glow of candles and fairy lights. As general good practice for gilded pieces, we would wash it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and dry it straight away to look after the gold. Bring it out with the decorations each December and it soon becomes part of the season's routine, or pair it with a box of your favourite tea for an easy Christmas present.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
White & Gold |
| Height |
9.7cm |
| Width |
8.2cm |
| Depth |
12cm |
| Weight |
0.337kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
What is the robins mug made of?
It is made of porcelain, a smooth white ceramic, with an electroplated gold handle and a fine gold rim around the top edge.
How big is the mug?
It stands 9.7cm tall, 8.2cm wide and 12cm deep, a comfortable size to hold for an everyday cup of tea or coffee.
Is the robin design on both sides of the mug?
Yes, the pair of robins among holly berries and pine is printed on both sides, so the design faces you whichever hand you use.
How should I clean the gold handle and rim?
As general good practice for gilded pieces, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water with a soft cloth and drying it straight away.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, the robins, holly and gold detail make it a thoughtful Christmas gift, lovely on its own or tucked into a hamper with tea and biscuits.