Dunoon Orkney On The Farm Chickens Mug
The Dunoon Orkney On The Farm Chickens Mug is built on Orkney, a modern, straight-sided mug shape with a strap handle that suits contemporary patterns. It showcases some of the most iconic breeds of chicken across three rows of beautifully painted illustrations, from the Maran and the Rhode Island to the Norfolk Grey and the Scots Dumpy. The mug is made from fine bone china, handcrafted in Staffordshire using methods refined over three generations within the same family pottery business.
FEATURES
Fine bone china: Made from fine bone china, giving the mug the characteristic translucency and lightness associated with traditional English china.
Handcrafted in Staffordshire: Produced in Staffordshire, England, using traditional methods refined over three generations within the same family pottery business.
Orkney shape: A modern, straight-sided mug shape with a strap handle, designed to suit contemporary patterns.
On The Farm Chickens design: Showcasing iconic chicken breeds, including the Maran, Rhode Island, Norfolk Grey and Scots Dumpy, across three painted rows.
Three-row layout: The design is arranged in three rows of breeds, giving it a structured, almost reference-chart feel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Fine bone china
Capacity: 0.35L
Height: 9.1cm
Diameter: 8.8cm
Shape: Orkney
Design: On The Farm Chickens
Manufactured in: Staffordshire, England
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Washing: Handwashing is recommended to preserve the finish of the mug, though as it has no metallic details, it is also suitable for the dishwasher.
Microwave use: As this mug has no metallic details, it is suitable for the microwave, provided it is not damaged or cracked.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Which chicken breeds appear on this design?
A: The manufacturer's description names the Maran, Rhode Island, Norfolk Grey and Scots Dumpy among the breeds shown across the three painted rows.
Q: How does the Orkney shape differ from Dunoon's other mugs?
A: Orkney is a modern, straight-sided mug shape with a strap handle, designed specifically to suit contemporary patterns rather than the more traditional shapes elsewhere in the range.
Q: Is this mug dishwasher or microwave safe?
A: Handwashing is recommended to preserve the finish, though this mug has no metallic details, so it can go in the dishwasher or microwave as long as it isn't damaged or cracked.
Q: Who would this mug suit as a gift?
A: With its breed-focused chicken illustrations, this mug would suit anyone who keeps chickens or has a particular interest in poultry breeds.