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.
Love the clover pattern. So bright and colourful. A little piece of Ireland in anyone's home.
Margaret K.5/5Verified
I just love this mug and goes with my other Nicholas Mosse mug.
I love all the pottery.
Luise C.5/5Verified
Love the pattern nothing better for a cup of tea and a traditional flapjack.
Dominic P.5/5Verified
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.
Katherine W.5/5Verified
Love it!!
Sarah Jane B.5/5Verified
We have loved everything you make for over 20 years. Our house is full of your beautiful pottery
Rose L.5/5Verified
I love all of the pottery and enjoy using the special mugs for the different holidays.
Heidi R.5/5Verified
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
Linda M.5/5Verified
Absolutely beautiful. LOVE them. I bought 2 coffee mugs for myself. I hope to add some more pottery to my collection when I visit in September!
Lydia K.5/5Verified
Girlfriend loves it!
Matthew B.5/5Verified
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
Paulette D.5/5Verified
Building up my younger nieces Nicholas Mosse collections. They love NM and it gives me great joy to give
Philomena D.5/5Verified
This is my mug for coffee and tea during March. The size of the handle is just right for my hand!
Terry S.5/5Verified
Beautiful mug!
Lindsay L.5/5Verified
very pretty solid mug
Janet G.5/5Verified
Beautiful design and pattern, it is just perfect
Joanne B.5/5Verified
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!
Christine C.5/5Verified
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.
Liesbeth A.5/5Verified
Love these mugs! Make me feel like I am back in Ireland. Very calming feel to them.
Denise D.5/5Verified
Love thes. Bought 2 last year. Added 2 more this year. Use more often around St Patrick’ Day but find I am using more often. Just Perfect😀
Mary R.5/5Verified
Love my mugs
Denise5/5Verified
Love them. Will order more
Mary R.5/5Verified
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.
Anne Marie P.5/5Verified
Reminds us of our ireland trip,beautiful pattern.
Verena S.5/5Verified
I love having special occasion mugs. Would love one for Easter.
Nancy G.5/5Verified
Wonderful pottery and amazing service.
Maureen C.5/5Verified
Gift for a friend. She was thrilled
Deborah K.5/5Verified
My favourite cup, gives me that feeling of belonging to a country I love. No place like Northern Ireland.
Robert B.5/5Verified
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. ❤️
Petra E.5/5Verified
Engagement present for my niece, she loved them. As always great service.
Mary H.5/5Verified
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.,
Mary Ellen M.5/5Verified
Nice
Gallego B.5/5Verified
Lovely, cheerful pattern. One of my favorites.
Peggy E.5/5Verified
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.
Jodi M.5/5Verified
Arrived in time for Christmas love my mugs beautiful , well made pieces
Jane C.5/5Verified
Absolutely love these gorgeous mugs.
Catherine S.5/5Verified
So many memories of my time in Ireland over the years. My morning coffee takes me back when I use my mug!! 🍀
Patricia M.5/5Verified
Nice bright colours and good quality for money
Janet S.5/5Verified
Beautiful mug, my favorite of the three that we ordered. Hope it lasts forever!
Tomas P.5/5Verified
Beautiful mug and as my husband always has black tea, perfect for not staining!
Jenifer D.5/5Verified
How this product is made
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.