Wartime Poster Dad's Victory Stoneware Mug 15oz - White

This white stoneware mug wears a wartime poster print in deep teal, with a joke every dad with a shed will recognise. One side is laid out like an official notice, topped with a crown and the words Ministry of Information, and declares it "Dad's Victory Mug, not to be removed from Campaign HQ (the shed)". Turn it round and a grinning soldier in uniform raises a mug of his own beneath the words Dad's Victory Mug, in cream lettering on a lighter blue-teal ground. It holds 426ml, a generous brew that sees him through a long morning at the workbench, and stands 12cm tall, 13cm wide and 9cm deep.

It is a natural Father's Day gift for the dad who runs his own campaign from the garden shed, whether he takes tea at the potting bench or coffee at his desk. The slogan does the talking, so it suits a light-hearted present from the children as well as a knowing nod between grown-ups who share the joke. At home it settles in just as happily on the kitchen shelf or by the kettle, and the wartime styling sits well among vintage tins and enamelware.

The stoneware body has a glazed finish, white on the handle, rim and inside, with the printed design wrapped around most of the outside. The large rounded loop handle is easy to hold when the mug is full. For everyday care, washing by hand in warm soapy water and drying with a soft cloth is kind to any printed piece and keeps the colours looking their best. Wrap it with a packet of his favourite tea or a bag of fresh ground coffee for a ready-made present, or leave it on the shed shelf with a note saying the campaign has been won.

How much does the Dad's Victory mug hold?

It holds 426ml, around 15oz, so there is room for a generous mug of tea or coffee in one go.

What is the mug made of?

The mug is stoneware with a glazed finish. It is white on the handle, rim and inside, with a teal printed design around the outside.

What is printed on the mug?

One side reads Ministry of Information, Dad's Victory Mug, not to be removed from Campaign HQ (the shed). The other side shows a smiling soldier above the words Dad's Victory Mug.

How big is the mug?

It stands 12cm tall, 13cm wide and 9cm deep, a roomy everyday size that sits comfortably on a desk, shelf or workbench.

Is it a good Father's Day gift?

Yes, the shed joke makes it a fond Father's Day present for a dad, and it wraps up easily alongside his favourite tea or coffee.

How should I look after the printed mug?

As good practice for a printed stoneware mug, wash it by hand in warm soapy water and dry it with a soft cloth.