Dunoon Shetland Bird Garden Mug
The Dunoon Shetland Bird Garden Mug is built on Shetland, a tall and elegant mug shape with a comfortable strap handle, holding 0.44 litres. It is decorated with garden birds, including robins, great tits, yellowhammers and finches, painted with delicate, precise brushstrokes by Jane Fern, interspersed with flowers and insects. 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.
Shetland shape: A tall, elegant mug shape with a comfortable strap handle, holding 0.44 litres.
Bird Garden design by Jane Fern: Decorated with garden birds, including robins, great tits, yellowhammers and finches, interspersed with flowers and insects.
Delicate, precise brushwork: Each bird is painted with delicate, precise brushstrokes, giving the design a detailed, naturalistic feel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Fine bone china
Capacity: 0.44L
Height: 13.9cm
Diameter: 9.5cm
Shape: Shetland
Design: Bird Garden
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 birds appear on this design?
A: The manufacturer's description names robins, great tits, yellowhammers and finches, interspersed with flowers and insects.
Q: Who designed this mug?
A: This design was painted by Jane Fern, using delicate and precise brushstrokes.
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 detailed garden bird design, this mug would suit anyone with an interest in birdwatching, gardens, or wildlife illustration.