Dunoon Orkney Shaggy Tails Highland Cow Mug
The Dunoon Orkney Shaggy Tails Highland Cow Mug is built on Orkney, a modern, straight-sided mug shape with a strap handle that suits contemporary patterns. It shows a fuzzy Highland cow peering through her shaggy fringe on one side, with a Highland cow and her adorable calf on the reverse. 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.
Shaggy Tails Highland Cow design: Featuring a fuzzy Highland cow peering through her fringe on one side, and a cow with her calf on the reverse.
Two-sided scene: The design uses both sides of the mug to tell a small story, rather than repeating a single image around the surface.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Fine bone china
Capacity: 0.35L
Height: 9.1cm
Diameter: 8.8cm
Shape: Orkney
Design: Shaggy Tails Highland Cow
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: What is shown on each side of the mug?
A: The manufacturer's description confirms one side shows a fuzzy Highland cow peering through her shaggy fringe, while the reverse shows a Highland cow standing with her calf.
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 Highland cow design, this mug would suit anyone with a fondness for Scotland, farm animals, or a more lighthearted, illustrated mug.