Description
These are four stoneware cups, each hand painted with a loose, sketched pattern of flowers and leaves over a glossy black glaze. What sets them apart is the handle, which is shaped like a small bird with its beak pointing outward and a painted flower at its heart, and the painting carries on from the side of the cup onto the handle. Each cup is 8.5cm across and 9.5cm tall and holds 325ml. That is a full mug's measure of tea or coffee rather than a dainty cup, so they suit the everyday brew as readily as an afternoon with guests.
Four cups make a natural set for a kitchen table, or for a breakfast for two that becomes four at the weekend. The size is right for a latte, a large tea or a hot chocolate at the end of the day. The bird handle gives the fingers something to hold and makes a talking point when friends visit. The pattern is lively enough to make a thoughtful gift for someone setting up a new home, or for someone who likes their crockery to have a bit of character. Because they go in the microwave, a coffee left to cool can be warmed again.
The cups are 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired material that holds heat well and feels solid in the hand. The decoration is hand painted, so the line work has the movement of a brush rather than the flat sameness of a print. Care is easy: they go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so there is no need to set them aside for handwashing. Inside, the glaze is plain, which shows the colour of your tea clearly. For styling, stand them on an open shelf with the bird handles facing the same way, or mix them with plain dishes so the pattern has room to sing.
Specification
| Height |
9.5cm |
| Diameter |
8.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 4 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Handpainted |
| Capacity |
325ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
1.48KG |
Frequently Asked
How much does each cup hold?
Each cup holds 325ml. That is a generous mug's measure, with plenty of room for a large tea, a latte or a hot chocolate.
Can the cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave?
Yes. All four cups go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and they can go in the oven too, so they fit straight into everyday kitchen use.
What are the cups made of?
They are 100% stoneware. Each is hand painted with a floral pattern over a black glaze and has a handle shaped like a small bird.
How big is each cup?
Each cup is 8.5cm across and 9.5cm tall. That is a comfortable size to hold in two hands and fits easily on an ordinary shelf or in a kitchen cupboard.
How many cups are included?
There are four cups in the set. All four carry the same hand painted floral design and the same bird-shaped handle.