Our Large Mugs are among the finest of our kitchen pottery, with a wide range of uses. Use them to serve hot cocoa to family in front of the fire, to share afternoon tea with some beloved guests or as a gift to a friend to show appreciation; the choices are endless!
Each mug is handcrafted in a timeless design, using the finest techniques to create durable, yet elegant pottery pieces, perfect for any occasion.
The Large Mug features a slightly more intricate Clover Pattern than its smaller counterpart. The design frames a striking clover flower and plants with singular leaves, reminiscent of hearts. The colour palette is elegant yet vibrant, mixing vivid blues and yellows with subtle greens.
Measurements: 9cm h (3.5" h)
0.300l v (0.63pt v)
To keep it as beautiful and pristine as possible, we recommend that you follow the following advice:
• Avoid rough handling and sudden changes in temperature as this may cause the appearance of fine lines on the surface known as crazing. Crazing does NOT affect the life or the usefulness of the pottery, and some people feel this adds to the character and appeal of the pottery. It is nothing to worry about.
• Our pottery is dishwasher safe; please stack it carefully to avoid knocking.
• Our pottery is microwave safe but continuous use should be avoided.
• Stubborn stains may be removed by soaking in a mild bleach solution.
• For our ovenware pottery (and also our tabletop ware), avoid metal scourers or harsh abrasives.
• Only use our special Nicholas Mosse Ovenware in your oven, avoid direct heat and do not use on a hob or near a naked flame
All Nicholas Mosse products are well packed in ecologically friendly, recycled packing. Insurance is included in the shipping charge.
These are cute. I included all of the mugs in one photo to show the variations in design.
The one thing that disappoints me about these pieces (and others) is the fact that the “Nicholas Mosse - Made in Ireland” stamp on the bottom is often incomplete or blurry. Since they’re being given as handcrafted gifts from Ireland, it would be nice if they took the care to make their stamp more clear.
I loved this mug every bit as much as all my other Nicholas mugs but alas I had only used it twice when I knocked it onto the floor while hoovering and smashed on the tiled floor 🥲. It’s a beautiful pattern which I hope to get more of in the future as it’s lovely with my colour scheme. Tops marks as always
lovely lovely cups! but somewhat disappointed that i did not receive a return response to my e-mail.( forgot to send a gift note)
thankyou, kindlly paulette doneski
This charming mug combines the cheerful green of St. Patrick’s Day and the bright blue of an Easter morning. It’s also the perfect size for my cup of coffee as I start the day. Thank you, Nicholas Mosse!
I missed out buying this mug in person when visiting dublin, so i ordered it online when i got home. Zero regrets! Will love this mug for years to come.
The mugs I purchased far exceeded my expectations.! All 4 of them are absolutely beautiful. Almost too beautiful to drink out of. True works of art. Your customer service was fantastic. I received e-mail updates all along the way until they arrived. I have already let my husband know my wish list. Thank you so much for my tiny piece of Ireland.
I‘ve been waiting patiently to order from Nicholas Mosse while admiring the ceramics and the beauty of them. The international shipping cost always sort of deterred me, but what was I thinking? I absolutely love this mug and it is the perfect size for my evening cup of tea. I use it daily and it makes me smile. Thank you and I hope to visit you all one day. ❤️
I love all of the products I purchased. They are part of the Nicholas Moss collection I have been collecting for years.
One thing - I really miss the distinctive Nicholas Moss stamp on the bottom of each piece. They seem a little less special without that stamp.,
I love my new clover pottery, brilliantly made and worth every penny. I will be adding more to my collection. Thank you very much. I would highly recommend Nicholas Mosse pottery.
Every piece of Nicholas Mosse undergoes a 20-step, handmade process.
Basic Forming
Clay comes from the ground and we mix different sorts of clays to create our own, high quality earthenware. We dig, blunge, sieve, filter and pug the clay to form extruded logs of wet clay, which are then cut into the exact size and weight for each item. The thrower takes this lump and centers and forms it on an electric potter’s wheel.
Wet Clay or Greenware
The little jug body is dried to a "leather hard" stage, and then a handle is attached to it with a glue-like substance called slip. Small imperfections are fettled and cleared away to make the pot ready for the next stage.
Slip Dipping
When it reaches a very particular level of hardness, the little jug can be lowered into the liquid slip bucket. This type of slip is made from our same clay but with more water and less iron, to make it whiter. The slip is viscous and makes another pot cleaning necessary.
Bisque Kiln Firing
Once again the jug needs to harden even more, so it can withstand being stamped with our Nicholas Mosse logo. It then waits for its turn in the kiln and receives a first firing or ‘bisque’ firing, which removes all water from the clay and makes it hard and ready to decorate.
Decorating
Nicholas Mosse Pottery has a large group of shapes, from mugs to plates to bowls, which are all hand decorated in one of our 10 or so patterns. Each motif is applied by hand, one at a time, in different underglaze colours. The pots are then dipped into clear glaze and fired again.