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Edward Wilkins Waite (1854-1924) Clovelly - 1881 - Black Coffee Mug

Edward Wilkins Waite (1854-1924) Clovelly - 1881 - Black Coffee Mug

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Edward Wilkins Waite (1854-1924) Clovelly - 1881 - Black Mug Design

This design is Waite's 1881 view of Clovelly, a scene of a specific place captured by a painter working in the late Victorian era.

Visual Elements & Composition

The piece centres on the setting itself. Clovelly is the subject, and the composition gives the village and its surroundings the room they need, with the landscape carrying the image rather than any single figure or prop. The mood is quiet and observational, the kind of record an artist made when the place was the point of the picture. The date, 1881, anchors the work and sits at the heart of its identity.

Meaning & Symbolism

Waite's painting works as historical documentation. It shows a particular town as it looked in 1881, and it reflects the taste and sensibility of its period. Clovelly's character, its steep setting and sense of time standing still, is what makes the image feel like a window onto the past. Waite's name on the work also marks it as an artist's personal response to the place, not an anonymous view.

Turning the Scene in Your Hands

A mug is held and turned, so the scene reveals itself gradually. Each glance catches a different part of the view as the curve of the cup carries the image around, the way a window opens as you walk past it. It makes a warm companion for a slow morning coffee, and an easy gift for anyone who loves old maps, vintage prints or the stories of a well-loved town.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.