Ceramic Peacock Mug

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Savour your favourite hot drink with our exquisite 11oz (325ml) ceramic Peacock mugs, showcasing a vibrant 18th-century watercolour painting of a Peacock in a tree. Crafted for superior durability, these dishwasher-friendly, microwave-safe mugs beautifully blend art, history, and convenience. Enhance your daily routine or delight a loved one with this unique fusion of elegance and practicality.

Ceramic Peacock Mug

Our 11oz Ceramic Peacock Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your the picture of the Peacock really stand out.

Indulge in your daily coffee or tea ritual with our captivating 11oz (325ml) ceramic Peacock mugs, beautifully adorned with vibrant reproductions of 18th-century watercolour paintings of Peacock. These masterpieces are originally crafted by the most renowned watercolour artist, Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790), bringing an exquisite blend of history and artistry right to your fingertips.

Crafted from superior ceramic, our Ceramic Peacock 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 Peacock 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 Peacock Mug a part of your daily routine or gift it to a fellow art and history enthusiast. Our stunning 18th Century Peacock 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 Peacock Mug Specifications

Our 11oz (325ml) Ceramic Peacock Mug have a straight-sided design and a crisp white base colour to help make your picture of the Peacock really stand out.

Using a dye sublimation print process, each ceramic mug is printed with a crisp and vibrant image of Peacock, 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.

  1. Dishwasher-friendly and microwave-safe.
  2. Dimensions: 84mm x 94mm (W x H - excluding handle).
  3. 11oz (325ml) capacity.
  4. Excellent print quality.
  5. Unique.

The Taylor White Collection's 18th Century Watercolour Painting of The Peacock

Our Peacock 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, Peter Paillou (c.1720 - c.1790) to paint a number of specimens for his collection. The watercolour painting of the Peacock was one of these masterpieces, which emerged from the collaboration between White and Paillou.

The original watercolour of the Peacock is extremely finely painted, with incredible detail, allowing you to see the Peacock'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 Common Peacock

The Common Peacock (Scientific name: Pavo cristatus) is a fascinating creature adorned with dazzling hues, hails originally from the enchanting lands of India. Boasting a scientific name of Pavo cristatus, this captivating bird has spread its wings and now graces the landscapes of Europe, South Africa, and Australia. With a global presence, the peacock has truly become a vibrant spectacle that delights and amazes.

Now, let's talk about the star of the show – the male peacock! This feathered gentleman is the epitome of flamboyance, strutting his stuff with an iridescent blue plumage that catches the eye and captures the heart. But wait, there's more! The peacock's crowning glory is its vivaciously coloured tail feathers. During courtship, these stunning feathers unfurl into a magnificent fan, creating a mesmerizing display that's hard to resist. From its native India to its adopted homes, the peacock continues to enchant, entertain, and remind us of the beauty that nature has to offer.

Production & Delivery

From the point of order, the production of your Ceramic Peacock 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About The Ceramic Peacock Mug

Credit: Taylor White Collection, Rare Books & Special Collections, McGill University Library.