Dunoon Jura Romeo Mug
Dunoon Jura Romeo Mug
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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.
- 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.
What Customers Ask About This Product
Is this mug dishwasher or microwave safe?
The manufacturer's product information does not confirm dishwasher or microwave safety for this mug. Given the 22 carat gold detailing, hand washing is the safer choice, as gold decoration can fade or wear with dishwasher detergents and microwave use.
How does this design differ from the Jura Juliet Mug?
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.
What occasions does this mug suit?
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.
How much does this mug hold?
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.
In our experience...
Iridescent glazes catch light differently from flat colour. An iridescent finish reflects light at different wavelengths depending on the angle you view it from, which is why blue and green tones can appear to shift subtly as the mug is turned. A flat single-tone glaze does not have this quality.
Pairing complementary designs is a deliberate choice many china ranges make. Designs like Romeo and Juliet are often created as a pair so that two people, or two moods, can be matched within the same overall range. The shared shape and gold detailing tie them together even though the colours differ.
Gold scrolling is typically applied as a separate decorative stage. After the main heart motif is painted, gold detailing is often added afterwards in a finer application, then fixed with a lower-temperature firing. This is part of why hand-decorated china can take considerably longer to produce than a single-pattern transfer mug.
Bone china's lightness comes from its composition, not just thin walls. Genuine bone china contains bone ash within the clay body itself, which gives it strength even at a thinner wall thickness than standard ceramic. That's part of why fine bone china mugs often feel lighter in the hand than their size would suggest.
Smaller mugs are having something of a moment for after-dinner drinks. As more people drink smaller, stronger coffee rather than large mugs of weaker tea or coffee, demand for compact shapes like the Jura has grown. It reflects a shift in how people actually drink, rather than being purely a design choice.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Washing: Hand washing is recommended to protect the 22 carat gold detailing from fading or wearing over time. Do not put mugs in the microwave if they have metallic details.
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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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 takes 5-7 working days, 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 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.