The Dunoon Jura Romeo Mug shares its shape with the smallest piece in Dunoon's range, a slender form with a gentle flare at the top that gives it a more delicate feel than a standard mug. It's made from fine bone china in Staffordshire, where the same family pottery has refined its methods over three generations. The Romeo design, by Caroline Bessey, sets iridescent blue and green love hearts front and back against a backdrop of 22 carat gold scrolling, giving it a colour-shifting quality that catches the light differently depending on the angle. Its compact capacity makes it a natural choice for an espresso, a small coffee, or a drink after dinner.
FEATURES
Fine bone china: Made from fine bone china, this mug has the characteristic translucency and lightness associated with traditional English china.
Handcrafted in Staffordshire: Produced in Staffordshire, England, using methods refined over three generations within the same family pottery business.
Jura shape: The smallest shape in the Dunoon range, with a flare at the top that gives it a slender, refined profile compared to a standard mug.
Romeo design by Caroline Bessey: Decorated with iridescent blue and green love hearts front and back, a design created by Caroline Bessey.
22 carat gold scrolling: Finished with 22 carat gold scrolling around the heart motifs, adding contrast and a decorative finish to the design.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Fine bone china
Capacity: 0.21L
Height: 8.5cm
Diameter: 8.2cm
Shape: Jura
Design: Romeo, by Caroline Bessey
Decoration: Iridescent blue and green hearts with 22 carat gold scrolling
Manufactured in: Staffordshire, England
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Washing: Handwashing is recommended to preserve the finish of the mug. As this mug has 22 carat gold detailing, avoid putting it in the dishwasher.
Microwave use: Fine bone china can usually go in the microwave, but because this mug has metallic gold detailing, it should not be used in the microwave.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Is this mug dishwasher or microwave safe?
A: Handwashing is recommended to preserve the finish of the mug. Because this mug has 22 carat gold detailing, it should not go in the dishwasher or the microwave.
Q: How does this design differ from the Jura Juliet Mug?
A: Both share the same Jura shape and 22 carat gold detailing, but the colour scheme differs. The Romeo design features iridescent blue and green hearts, while the Juliet design uses solid red hearts. They make a fitting pair if you're looking for two complementary mugs.
Q: What occasions does this mug suit?
A: With its love heart design, this mug works well as a Valentine's gift or anniversary present, and its smaller size also makes it a nice personal treat rather than an everyday large mug.
Q: How much does this mug hold?
A: The mug has a capacity of 0.21 litres, making it the smallest shape in the Dunoon range. It's better suited to an espresso, a small coffee, or an after-dinner drink than a full mug of tea.