Description
This cream cup carries a watercolour Highland cow, painted in warm rust and russet tones with a shaggy fringe falling over its eyes and a pair of pale, curving horns. Small splashes of soft blue and coral are scattered above its back, as if flicked from the brush, keeping the design light and lively against the cream ground. The cow appears on both sides, so it looks out at you whichever hand you hold the cup in. Inside, just below the rim, the words THE HIGHLAND COW run all the way round in neat black capitals. It holds 340ml and stands 8cm tall, 13cm wide and 10cm deep, with a wide mouth that narrows gently towards the base.
At 340ml it holds a generous brew, enough for a proper cup of tea or a milky coffee without reaching for the pot again straight away. The wide, open shape suits a weekend breakfast at the kitchen table, a mid-morning break at the desk or a slow hot chocolate on the sofa. The cream ground and warm rust tones sit happily in a country kitchen beside wooden worktops and a painted dresser, and look just as much at home on open shelving in a more modern room. It brings a little of the Scottish Highlands to the start of the day.
The finish is smooth and glossy, and the open loop handle leaves plenty of room for your fingers. To keep the painting looking its best, we suggest washing the cup by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth. Wrap it with a bag of good coffee or a packet of loose-leaf tea and it makes a thoughtful gift, though it is just as tempting to keep for yourself.
Specification
| Colour |
Cream |
| Height |
8cm |
| Width |
13cm |
| Depth |
10cm |
| Weight |
0.03kg |
| Capacity |
340ml |
Frequently Asked
How much does the Highland cow cup hold?
It holds 340ml, a generous measure for a proper cup of tea, a milky coffee or a hot chocolate.
What are the dimensions of the cup?
The cup stands 8cm tall, measures 13cm wide and 10cm deep, with a wide mouth that narrows gently towards the base.
What colour is the cup?
It is cream, with a Highland cow painted in warm rust and russet tones and small splashes of soft blue and coral above it.
Is the Highland cow on both sides of the cup?
Yes, the cow appears on both sides, so it faces you whether you hold the cup in your left hand or your right.
What does the writing inside the cup say?
The words THE HIGHLAND COW run all the way round the inside, just below the rim, in neat black capitals.
Does this cup make a good gift?
We think so. Wrapped with a bag of good coffee or a packet of loose-leaf tea, it makes a thoughtful and useful present.