Emma Bridgewater Spongeware 1/2 Pint Mug

Choose Your Design: Cool Mum or Cool Dad | Brand New | Hand-Decorated in Stoke-on-Trent

📸 Use the dropdown menu above to select your design. Scroll through photos to see both mugs, base stamps & original labels.

🎨 Select your mug using the "Design" dropdown at the top of the listing:

* Cool Mum — Pink lettering, heart-shaped sunglasses & stars, pink rim
* Cool Dad — Terracotta lettering, retro sunglasses, blue rim

📋 Product Details & Specifications

🏷️ Brand Emma Bridgewater (First Quality)
🎨 Design Options Cool Mum or Cool Dad — select from dropdown
📐 Size 1/2 Pint Mug — approx. 300ml capacity
📏 Dimensions Height: 9cm | Width: 12cm (including handle)
🏺 Material English Earthenware — hand-decorated spongeware
🎁 Condition Brand New — first quality, original barcode labels on base, never used
🏭 Made In Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK
🍽️ Dishwasher Safe Yes
🔥 Microwave Safe No
📦 Packaging Securely wrapped in bubble wrap & sturdy box

✨ Why You'll Love It

  • Hand-Decorated in Stoke-on-Trent: Every mug is individually sponged and painted by skilled artisans at the Emma Bridgewater factory in the heart of the Potteries — no two pieces are exactly alike.
  • Iconic British Design: The bold, playful lettering and whimsical illustrations (sunglasses, stars, hearts) are instantly recognisable as classic Emma Bridgewater spongeware.
  • Perfect Size: The 1/2 pint capacity is ideal for a generous cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate — substantial enough to feel satisfying without being oversized.
  • First Quality: These are genuine first-quality pieces, not factory seconds. Original labels intact on the base.
  • Heirloom Build: English earthenware is thick, durable, and designed for daily use. These mugs develop character over years of use.

🏺 About Emma Bridgewater

Emma Bridgewater is one of Britain's most beloved pottery brands, founded in 1985 and still produced in Stoke-on-Trent using traditional techniques. The signature spongeware patterns are created by hand-cutting sponges into shapes, dipping them in coloured slip, and pressing them onto the earthenware body — a method unchanged for generations. Owning an Emma Bridgewater mug is owning a piece of modern British craft history.

🧼 Care & Use

Daily use: Perfect for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or even as a desk tidy or plant pot.
Washing: Most Emma Bridgewater earthenware is dishwasher safe, but hand washing will preserve the vibrant sponged colours for longer. 
Storage: Stack carefully to avoid chipping the rim. The sturdy footed base protects surfaces from heat rings.
Note: Earthenware is naturally thicker than bone china and retains heat beautifully, keeping your drink warmer for longer.

🎁 Perfect Gift For

Cool Mum: Mother's Day, birthdays, Christmas, new mums, or simply to say "you're the best."
Cool Dad: Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas, new dads, retirement, or a thoughtful stocking filler.
Buy both and create a matching "Cool Parents" set — a charming gift for anniversaries, new home celebrations, or wedding presents.

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