Ceramic House Martins Mug
Ceramic House Martins Mug
Our 11oz Ceramic House Martins Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your the picture of the House Martins really stand out.
Indulge in your daily coffee or tea ritual with our captivating 11oz (325ml) ceramic House Martins mugs, beautifully adorned with vibrant reproductions of 18th-century watercolour paintings of House Martins. These masterpieces are originally crafted by the most renowned watercolour artist, Jacobus van Huysum (1688 - 1740), bringing an exquisite blend of history and artistry right to your fingertips.
Crafted from superior ceramic, our Ceramic House Martins 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 House Martins 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 House Martins Mug a part of your daily routine or gift it to a fellow art and history enthusiast. Our stunning 18th Century House Martins 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 House Martins Mug Specifications
Our 11oz (325ml) Ceramic House Martins Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your picture of the House Martins really stand out.
Using a dye sublimation print process, each ceramic mug is printed with a crisp and vibrant image of House Martins, 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 House Martins
Our House Martins 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, Jacobus van Huysum (1688 - 1740) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the House Martins was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and van Huysum.
The original watercolour of the House Martins is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the House Martins'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 House Martin
Get ready for a summer spectacle, as the delightful House Martins (Scientific name: Delichon urbicum) grace the skies! These charming little birds, boasting an impressive range, make their way from Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, and even parts of eastern Asia, eventually over-wintering in Africa.
As the calendar flips to March and April, keep your eyes peeled for these agile aviators, who make their grand entrance into the UK before saying their farewells and heading back to Africa in September and October. House Martins sure know how to make an entrance, and their departure is equally memorable. These fascinating creatures don't shy away from human company either, often choosing to nest beneath the eaves of houses.
The sight of House Martins flitting gracefully through the skies is truly a summer highlight you won't want to miss. With House Martins on the scene, it's clear that summer has truly arrived!
Production & Delivery
From the point of order, the production of your Ceramic House Martins Mug will take 4-6 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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