Dunoon Benmore Classic Cars Mug
Dunoon Benmore Classic Cars Mug
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The Dunoon Benmore Classic Cars Mug is built on Benmore, a larger version of Dunoon's popular Cairngorm shape, crafted from the same high quality fine bone china but with a generous 0.75 litre capacity, making it one of the largest bone china mugs available while keeping a light, premium feel. It is decorated with illustrations of well-loved classic cars, from the Aston Martin and Austin Healey through the Mini and Fiat 500, to the Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor. The mug is handcrafted in Staffordshire using methods refined over three generations within the same family pottery business.
- Fine bone china: Made from fine bone china, giving the mug the characteristic translucency and lightness associated with traditional English china, despite its larger size.
- Handcrafted in Staffordshire: Produced in Staffordshire, England, using traditional methods refined over three generations within the same family pottery business.
- Benmore shape: A larger version of Dunoon's popular Cairngorm shape, with a generous 0.75 litre capacity, one of the largest bone china mugs available.
- Classic Cars design: Illustrated with well-loved classic cars, including the Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Mini, Fiat 500, Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor.
- Jumbo capacity, light feel: Despite its large 0.75 litre capacity, the mug keeps the light, premium feel associated with Dunoon's fine bone china.
What Customers Ask About This Product
Which classic cars are shown on this mug?
The manufacturer's description names the Aston Martin, Austin Healey, Mini, Fiat 500, Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor among the classic cars illustrated on this mug.
How does Benmore compare to Dunoon's Cairngorm shape?
Benmore is a larger version of the popular Cairngorm shape, holding 0.75 litres compared with Cairngorm's 0.48 litres, while still being made from the same fine bone china.
Is this mug dishwasher or microwave safe?
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.
Who would this mug suit as a gift?
With its classic car illustrations and generous capacity, this mug would suit any car enthusiast or someone looking to add a new piece to a Dunoon collection.
In our experience...
Classic car illustration often spans several decades of design history. Featuring cars from the Aston Martin to the Volkswagen Beetle and Morris Minor brings together different eras and styles of motoring on a single mug.
Bone china gets its name from its bone ash content. Fine bone china is made by adding bone ash to the clay mixture, which gives the finished piece a distinctive translucency and a lighter weight than standard ceramic of the same size, even at a larger scale like Benmore's.
Scaling up a mug shape changes how a design has to be laid out. Benmore's larger surface, compared with Cairngorm, gives an illustrator more room to include several detailed vehicles rather than a single repeated motif.
Producing a larger 'jumbo' mug without added weight is a manufacturing challenge. Keeping a light, premium feel at a larger 0.75 litre capacity depends on the same bone china formulation and thin-walled construction used across Dunoon's smaller mugs.
Car-themed homeware tends to focus on instantly recognisable models. Choosing well-loved classics rather than obscure models means the illustrations are likely to be recognised even by someone with only a casual interest in cars.
Specifications
Care & Use 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.
Why Buy From Art of Living?
Founded in Reigate in 1972, we've spent over five decades helping customers select quality tableware and cookware. We've been twice nominated for the Excellence in Housewares award for customer care.
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- Half-price accidental damage replacement for two years
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I've used it and don't like it?
Return it anyway. Our no-quibble guarantee covers used items. If it's not right for you, get in touch and we'll sort out a refund.
How does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?
If you accidentally break this item within two years of buying it, we'll replace it at half price. Just get in touch with proof of purchase and a photo of the damage.
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses can take 5-7 working days (but is usually much quicker than that), and it's free on orders over £49. Next day delivery is available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels. You can also collect from our shops in Cobham or Reigate, or our warehouse in Redhill.
Can I collect this item instead of having it delivered?
Yes. You can collect from our Reigate shop (72 High Street, RH2 9AP), our Cobham shop (16 Anyards Road, KT11 2JZ), or our warehouse in Redhill (40 Ormside Way, RH1 2LW). Just select click and collect at checkout. If the option isn't available, this is because there isn't enough stock in your selected collection location. Please get in touch and we can organise stock to be transferred to the right place.