Dunoon Orkney Shaggy Tails Highland Cow Mug
Dunoon Orkney Shaggy Tails Highland Cow Mug
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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.
- 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.
What Customers Ask About This Product
What is shown on each side of the mug?
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.
How does the Orkney shape differ from Dunoon's other mugs?
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.
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 Highland cow design, this mug would suit anyone with a fondness for Scotland, farm animals, or a more lighthearted, illustrated mug.
In our experience...
Highland cattle are known for their long horns and shaggy double coats. Their thick fringe, which partly obscures their eyes, is one of the breed's most recognisable features, and is the detail referenced in this design's name.
Using both sides of a mug lets a design tell a small story. Showing one cow alone and another with her calf on the reverse gives the pattern a sense of narrative, rather than simply repeating the same image around the 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.
A straight-sided mug shape suits contemporary, graphic patterns. Orkney's modern, straight-sided profile gives a cleaner, flatter surface for a design to sit on, which suits a more illustrative, less ornate style of pattern.
Highland cattle are closely associated with the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Naming this Orkney shape mug after the breed reinforces Dunoon's wider use of Scottish place names and subjects across its mug ranges.
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.
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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 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.