Description
This porcelain cup carries a watercolour illustration of a barn owl, perched on a branch with its pale heart-shaped face turned gently towards you. The owl is drawn in soft browns, warm russets and white, with fine blue-grey splashes scattered across the cream porcelain as though a brush has just been flicked over it, and it appears on both sides of the cup. Inside the rim, the words "THE BARN OWL" run all the way round in neat black capitals, each repeat separated by a small dot, so there is something to read with every sip. It is a wide, open shape that holds 340ml and stands 8cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep.
We picture it on a kitchen shelf or beside a favourite armchair, the cup reached for first on a slow weekend morning. The owl suits a farmhouse kitchen, a cottage dresser or a modern breakfast bar alike, and it sits comfortably beside plain cream or white crockery. It also makes a thoughtful new home gift: something useful for the first cup of tea in a new kitchen, bringing a little of the countryside indoors from day one. The 340ml capacity holds a generous brew, so there is no need for a top-up halfway through.
The cup is made from porcelain with a smooth cream finish, a rounded loop handle and a flat base that sits steadily on a tray or worktop. For everyday care, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft tea towel, which is good general practice for any illustrated porcelain. Give it a spot of its own beside the kettle, or wrap it up with a bag of good loose-leaf tea for a ready-made present that feels personal without any fuss.
Specification
| Material |
Porcelain |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Height |
8cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.03kg |
| Capacity |
340ml |
| Occasion |
New Home |
Frequently Asked
How much does the barn owl cup hold?
It holds 340ml, a generous amount for a large tea or coffee. It stands 8cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep.
What is the cup made from?
It is made from porcelain with a smooth cream finish. The outside is decorated with a watercolour barn owl and fine blue-grey splashes.
What is written on the cup?
The words THE BARN OWL run all the way around the inside of the rim in black capitals, with a small dot between each repeat.
Is the owl on both sides of the cup?
Yes. The same perched barn owl appears on both sides, so it faces outwards whichever hand you drink with.
How should I look after the cup?
We suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft tea towel. That is good general practice for illustrated porcelain.
Does it make a good new home gift?
It makes a thoughtful new home gift and a useful first cup for a new kitchen. It pairs nicely with a bag of good loose-leaf tea.