A new collection of beautiful fine bone china mugs
Kew Shop is proud to introduce a new collection of beautiful fine bone china mugs featuring celebrated botanical prints by Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840).
04 Oct 2010
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Our new collection of fine bone china mugs
Redouté visited Kew Gardens in 1787 to paint plants and later achieved success as the official court artist of Queen Marie Antoinette. In 1798 he was appointed to paint the flowers of Malmaison by Josephine Bonaparte.
The botanical prints are housed in Kew’s Library, which holds one of the world's most extensive collections of botanical illustrations containing 200,000 prints and drawings. As well as works by Redouté there are pieces by other 18th and 19th century masters, including Ehret and the Bauer brothers, as well as many contemporary artworks.
There are four mug designs to choose from: Rose, Iris, Amaryllis and Sweet Pea. The depth and clarity of colour in the decal is truly inspiring, breathing life into each individual flower. Each mug features the Kew royal stamp and is presented in a beautiful gift box, making a wonderful present.
This new collection is available to buy in our gift shops on site or through our online shop at £10 each. Kew Shop offers a wonderful range of gifts, jewellery and souvenirs as well as items for your home and garden. All profits support Kew's work.
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9 comments on 'A new collection of beautiful fine bone china mugs'
Kew feedback Team says
10/12/2012 4:17:23 PM | Report abuse
Unfortunately, we no longer stock this range. We advise you contact the manufacturers, Creative Tops, directly, to see whether any other retail outlets still stock this range. CT can be contacted via email at sales@creative-tops.com or via phone on 01536 207710.
Elaine Morgan says
05/12/2012 11:25:13 AM | Report abuse
I want the rosé design in these mugs and can't find it on the website. Is it still available?
sarah Davidson says
02/12/2012 11:16:04 PM | Report abuse
Hi can you please tell me if your 'new collection of beautiful fine bone china mugs featuring celebrated botanical prints by Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840)' are still available to buy online - i cant find them in the online shop. I was after the sweet pea design. Many thanks Sarah
Kew Feedback Team says
12/11/2012 7:25:10 PM | Report abuse
Thanks for flagging the broken links. Browse Kew's homeware shop to see the stunning range of mugs available to buy this season. http://shop.kew.org/homeware.html
matt says
09/11/2012 5:16:58 PM | Report abuse
There is nothing at the end of the links in homeware that matches these items. Are they still available?
Kew Feedback Team says
26/04/2011 9:44:43 AM | Report abuse
Dear Elma, Thank you for your message. We will pass it on to the retail team and ask them to respond to you directly.
Elma says
25/04/2011 6:57:06 PM | Report abuse
hi, I just bought 12 of your mugs but am looking for a teapot in the wild strawberry design. Do you do one? Beautiful china, love it. Thanks.
Kew Feedback Team says
07/02/2011 9:42:30 AM | Report abuse
Hi Tony, thanks for your question. The mugs are manufactured in China.
tony walker says
05/02/2011 3:25:20 PM | Report abuse
can you please tell me where the bone china mugs are manufactured