Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug
Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug
Our 11oz Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your the picture of the Guinea Fowl really stand out.
Indulge in your daily coffee or tea ritual with our captivating 11oz (325ml) ceramic Guinea Fowl mugs, beautifully adorned with vibrant reproductions of 18th-century watercolour paintings of Guinea Fowl. These masterpieces are originally crafted by the most renowned watercolour artist, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744), bringing an exquisite blend of history and artistry right to your fingertips.
Crafted from superior ceramic, our Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug not only stand out with their artistic appeal, but also ensure top-notch durability. They are flawlessly resistant to unsightly chips and scratches, maintaining their elegant look through countless uses. Whether it's your morning coffee or your evening herbal tea, the stunning imagery of this mug makes each sip a moment to savour.
Moreover, our Guinea Fowl mugs are thoughtfully designed for modern convenience. They are dishwasher-friendly, saving you from the drudgery of hand-washing. Also, for those rushed mornings when you need a warm beverage pronto, these mugs are completely microwave safe, ensuring you never have to compromise on the warmth of your favourite drink.
Make this artistic, durable, and convenient Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug a part of your daily routine or gift it to a fellow art and history enthusiast. Our stunning 18th Century Guinea Fowl watercolour mugs are more than just a drinkware item; they are a fusion of art, history, and everyday practicality that is guaranteed to add a dash of elegance to your day. Start your morning off right, embracing the harmony of art and history, one sip at a time.
Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug Specifications
Our 11oz (325ml) Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your picture of the Guinea Fowl really stand out.
Using a dye sublimation print process, each ceramic mug is printed with a crisp and vibrant image of Guinea Fowl, and finished with a protective polished ceramic glaze.
Our ceramic photo mugs are extremely durable and both scratch and chip resistant, as well as being dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.
- Dishwasher-friendly and microwave-safe.
- Dimensions: 84mm x 94mm (W x H - excluding handle).
- 11oz (325ml) capacity.
- Excellent print quality.
- Unique.
The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Guinea Fowl
Our Guinea Fowl fine art print comes from the original collection of Taylor White F.R.S. (1701-1772). In the mid-18th Century, White commissioned the celebrated wildlife painter, Charles Collins (c.1680 - 1744) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Guinea Fowl was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Collins.
The original watercolour of the Guinea Fowl is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Guinea Fowl's plumage and features in stunning clarity. This depth of colour and detail has been captured brilliantly through the digitalisation process and is replicated for you on this delightful fine art print, which is now available for your home or office décor, or to buy as a thoughtful gift for your friends and family.
Taylor White, a barrister by profession and landowner on the Nottinghamshire / Yorkshire border, was a keen naturalist and collector. He commissioned over 900 paintings of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish from the finest painters of his day. He was a governor and the founding Treasurer of The Foundling Hospital in London, as well as being a Fellow of The Royal Society. He was extremely well-connected in Society, which enabled him to create such a world-class collections of specimen and thus paintings. White's father in-law was Major-General John Armstrong, who as Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, Chief Royal Engineer and Quartermaster-General to the Forces, has his offices in The Tower of London. Consequently, Taylor White had access to the birds and beasts of The Royal Menagerie at the Tower. He also was able to borrow specimen from The British Museum. Some rarer and more exotic specimens were brought back from their great travels across the globe by his Royal Society friends, the naturalist Sir Joseph Banks, Bt. and the famous clockmaker, John Harrison.
The Guinea Fowl
The Guinea Fowl (Scientific name: Numida meleagris) is an unmistakable bird native to Africa that has found its way into global habitats through domestication. Its distinguishing features include a speckled grey body, small head, and a unique helmet-like structure on its head, with each bird boasting a unique pattern. Ranging in length from 40-71 cm and weighing between 1.25 and 1.75 kg, Guinea Fowl have strong beaks and legs, making them suited to a terrestrial lifestyle.
Originally from sub-Saharan Africa, these adaptable birds now thrive in varied environments globally, including forests, savannas, and suburban areas. Interestingly, they're adept at pest control, consuming large quantities of ticks, worms, and other pests, contributing to a balanced ecosystem. Guinea Fowl are social creatures, living in flocks known as a "confusion", and communicate via a range of loud calls.
Guinea Fowl are monogamous birds that mate for life. The breeding season sees them laying between 25-30 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 26-28 days. Their chicks, or "keets," are precocial and can fend for themselves shortly after hatching. In the wild, Guinea Fowl can live up to 12 years, but domesticated birds can reach 10-15 years with proper care. Intriguingly, Guinea Fowl mothers are known to adopt chicks from other bird species. The fascinating characteristics and behaviors of the Guinea Fowl make it an integral part of our ecosystems and a valuable addition to our farmyards.
Production & Delivery
From the point of order, the production of your Ceramic Guinea Fowl Mug will take 3-5 working days. It will then be despatched via a tracked postal service, carefully packaged for safe delivery to you around 48 hours later.
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