Spode Christmas Tree Mug
A holiday favorite since its introduction in 1938, Spode's Christmas Tree pattern is their most well known and widely collected holiday pattern. Evoking the holidays with a traditional evergreen, the pattern creates a warm, folksy Christmas feel that families will look forward to year after year and hold dearly in their memories for generations. The trademark tree, seemingly decorated by young hands and ringed with brightly wrapped presents underneath, stands cheerily in the center of every piece. Charming, crafty decorations encircle the tree and Santa himself--bag slung over his shoulder--stands at the top. For collecting fun, Spode adds new accessories to the pattern every year, allowing a cherished holiday tradition to grow with time. Match any piece to other items in the collection for seasonal dining merriment.After a holiday meal or on any chilly winter evening, this simple and handsome mug is just what's needed for a warming coffee, seasonal eggnog, or hot cocoa to ward off the chill and bring a glow to the holiday warmth. The mug is made in England of Imperialware, Spode's high-quality earthenware, measures 2-1/2-inches in diameter, and holds 9 ounces of your favorite warm beverage. Like all items in the pattern, the mugs feature the pattern's calling-card Christmas tree design at center; other decorations include a solid green band at the top of the mug, holly, and mistletoe inside the mug. The handle is ample-sized for most hands and arcs inward at both top and bottom to form an ovular grasping area. The mug is safe for the oven, dishwasher, freezer, and microwave, but Place in a cold oven and heat gradually up to 100 degrees C (about 200 degrees F); if using the dishwasher, contact Spode for a list of recommended detergents.--Jeff Dalto