Spec me a china mug

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 10:59

I was at a friends and she gave me earl grey with lemon in a china mug. It tasted great and she maintained she prefers coffee it a ceramic mug and tea in a china mug and that there really is a difference.

So I want to buy a china mug. I have no idea if quality matters. I had a look on Amazon and it's filled with 'funny' mugs. I suspect the quality of the mug isn't what they were aiming for.

Does anyone know anything about china and could suggest to me what I need to be looking for?

Lysander · 12 May 2012 at 11:05

One does not simply buy a china mug...

Seriously though. You want a china teacup, not a china mug. With a willow pattern. Has to be the willow pattern.

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:05

Why do I want a teacup and not a mug?

[FnG]magnolia · 12 May 2012 at 11:08

Lysander said:
One does not simply buy a china mug...

Seriously though. You want a china teacup, not a china mug. With a willow pattern. Has to be the willow pattern.

This is actually pretty good advice

the shadow · 12 May 2012 at 11:08

Mug ere http://www.businessinsider.com/chin...e-2012-3?utm_source=alerts&nr_email_referer=1

Sone · 12 May 2012 at 11:10

is it for light or heavy use?

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:11

the shadow said:
Mug ere http://www.businessinsider.com/chin...e-2012-3?utm_source=alerts&nr_email_referer=1

Why you little!

(hehe)

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:11

Sone said:
is it for light or heavy use?

It'll be used daily I imagine, i won't be battering a spoon about inside it though, and if it helps it last longer I'll hand wash it.

[FnG]magnolia · 12 May 2012 at 11:13

The Halk said:
It'll be used daily I imagine, i won't be battering a spoon about inside it though, and if it helps it last longer I'll hand wash it.

Unintentionally hot.

Sone · 12 May 2012 at 11:14

Sounds like a lightweight bone china teacup.

If its just one and not a set should be able to get one pretty damn cheap.

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:16

Something like this then?

Lysander · 12 May 2012 at 11:21

The Halk said:
Something like this then?

I'd be asking for a photo of the underside before purchase.

EDIT: Seller: "MadHarrysLtd". Tells you all you need to know.

Look at Harry. Just look at him.

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:24

Yes, I was under the impression Wedgewood was a decent make of stuff...

Assuming that it really is Wedgewood (and it's not going to come across all Radio 1 on me) then is that what I'm after?

Edit : What about these? Edit Edit : Oops they're practically shot glasses.

I'm guessing they are genuine, given that he's a big trader on eBay - but I'd ask for a bottom picture (in context!) first regardless.

Still not really sure what I'm looking for... is any bone china going to do, or can I be more picky?

opstrat · 12 May 2012 at 11:35

halk, u in hamilton glasgow?

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:36

Not Hamilton Glasgow, no, Hamilton Lanarkshire not far from Glasgow

(Yes)

opstrat · 12 May 2012 at 11:37

well get urself down the glasgow barras go into the indoor antique markets u will find hundreds of them

[FnG]magnolia · 12 May 2012 at 11:38

Sone said:
Sounds like a lightweight bone china teacup.

If its just one and not a set should be able to get one pretty damn cheap.

GOOBY PLOZZ

Yeah, that's all I've got.

The Halk · 12 May 2012 at 11:39

Ah, I see what you mean. I could jump on the train, but it's simpler to get it delivered - probably cheaper too... and I don't like the idea of second hand, even though it's irrational.

If I can't find something that seems right online, then next time I'm in Argyle Street I'll nip up to the Barras and see.

godinman · 12 May 2012 at 11:43

[FnG]magnolia;21897944 said:
Unintentionally hot.

chameleon · 12 May 2012 at 11:51

Car boot sales are pretty good for stuff like this. You will always find people having a clear out of old cupboards etc.

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