Description
This is a white stoneware cup and saucer modelled on a seashell. The cup is ridged along its sides like a spiral shell and finished with a knotted, sculpted handle, and the saucer is cut to the outline of a conch, with pointed tips along its edge. The cup holds 150ml, which makes it a teacup size: right for a cup of tea or a short coffee rather than a mug. It is 9cm across and 5.5cm tall, and the saucer is 15cm long and 11cm wide, so there is room for a teaspoon or a biscuit beside the cup. The weight given is 0.25KG.
It suits a slow morning cup at the kitchen table, an afternoon tea with friends, or a tray carried up to a guest room. Anyone who loves the seaside, or keeps a jar of shells from holidays, will see the appeal straight away, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a tea drinker. Because the shape is so particular, we think it earns a place on an open shelf or a dresser between uses, where the light can catch its sheen. It is also a good choice for anyone who likes a cup of their own, one that nobody else in the house will mistake for theirs.
The body is 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing ceramic, and the surface has an electroplated finish that gives it a glossy, light-catching sheen. The maker lists it as food safe. It is not dishwasher safe, not microwave safe and not oven safe, so wash it by hand and heat your drink in the kettle or a pan before pouring. For styling, pair it with plain tableware in linen or oatmeal tones so the shell form stays the focus, or stand it on a wooden tray beside a small jug and a sprig of greenery.
Specification
| Cup |
Width 9cm, Length 9cm, Height 5.5cm |
| Saucer |
Width 11cm, Length 15cm, Height 2cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Finish |
Electroplated |
| Capacity |
150ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.25KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does the cup hold?
The cup holds 150ml, a teacup size that suits a cup of tea or a short coffee rather than a large mug.
Can it go in the dishwasher or the microwave?
No. The maker lists it as not dishwasher safe, not microwave safe and not oven safe, so wash it by hand and heat drinks separately.
What material is it?
Both pieces are 100% stoneware with an electroplated finish, which gives the white surface its glossy sheen. The maker lists it as food safe.
How big are the cup and saucer?
The cup is 9cm across and 5.5cm tall. The saucer is 15cm long, 11cm wide and 2cm tall, with room for a teaspoon beside the cup.
What is included?
You receive one cup and its matching saucer, both modelled on seashells. The weight the maker gives is 0.25KG.