Spode Blue Room Collection Mug | India Sporting Motif | 16-Ounce | Large Cup for Coffee, Latte, Tea, and Hot Cocoa | Made of Porcelain | Dishwasher and Microwave Safe (Blue Rose)

I like the size, appearance, and quality. This has become my favorite goto cup for coffee, tea and water. There is a similar but smaller cup which is my wife's favorite, because of the size.

I bought a set of two, and use them for hot cocoa or coffee. Well-made and balanced, the handles are comfortable to grip and they are beautiful to boot! Highly recommend.

OK, here's the scoop on these mugs (after a long chat with Spode USA). Yes, these mugs are made in China, not England. These mugs were outsourced to a manufacturer in China sometime around 2004. There are several differences that I notice. 1) The English mug weighs 12.15 oz, the Chinese mug weighs 13.05 oz and though the difference is small, you can feel it. 2) The English porcelain has a faint gray tint, the Chinese mug is a warm, creamy white. 3) The English mug has a skinnier lip (which explains the difference in weight). I prefer the English-made mug, but have done a huge amount of research on blue and white, over-sized porcelain mugs and the Spode - Chinese mug is the best I could find, by far. Mottahedeh makes a Blue Canton Mug that's beautiful, but it's far more expensive; $55 vs $26, and though I think it's fairly large, just like Spode, it's difficult to ascertain the volume of liquid it holds. BTW, the blues match exactly!Aesop's Fables is from a design first introduced in 1830 from a hand engraved copper plate (love the history!). Spode's marketing introduces new patterns every now and then, so if you like these mugs it's good to keep an eye out for new designs.In 2009 Portmeirion purchased the Spode Brand. I asked about a time between 1975 and 1980 when I as a stockbroker, went to a meeting with Spode/Royal Worchester and we were each given a small Queen's Bird ashtray as a gift. The gal confirmed that these two makers had been closely associated during that period.Also, please note that Blue Room is a different from Blue Italian. Blue Italian is a specific pattern, the Blue Room Series (I think) consists of specially themed items that are introduced from time to time.If you happen to find it convenient to get to Waterbury CT, the US distribution center is located there and each summer (in June or July) they have a sale. I'm hoping it's possible to pick up a newly discontinued item there next summer.The leopard (?) depicted on this mug is somewhat odd. I've read that it's worth remembering that the engravers making these designs probably had not seen the animals they illustrated in the flesh so it is not surprising that they may differ from the actual way one of these animals looked. Bottom line - I love the mug and highly recommend it. Just know that this is the oversized version (16 oz) and you can tell the difference between the 16 oz and the 10 oz by the shape of the handle.

The hunting scene is a bit violent. I was looking for a mug as a replacement for my blue willow design. It was the only large enough size that I could find in a blue and white design. Also, it is stated as porcelain. My husband is a ceramic sculptor and it does not appear as a hard porcelain. Only time will tell if it will chip easily or not.

The mug stands beside a 7.2 ounce PF Candle to give an indication of size. I'm very happy with it. Despite the photograph, it's a very pretty, clear indigo blue. The white is very clear, not amber as in the photo.

Absolutely fabulous! Beautiful china jumbo cup for sipping coffee, tea or even a "Hot Buttered Rum" on a chilling afternoon!

I adore this pattern so much, I ordered 3 more. Classic blue and white with lovely Greek key accents. I set my table with a mix of blue and white patterns. This beautiful mug fits right in.

This coffee cup was part of a birthday gift for my sister. She absolutely loved it, sturdy and big enough for a great cup of hot chocolate!

Love it. Brand Spode’s quality is the best.

This is such a lovely cup. It’s a softer blue than that found on the Blue Italian wear. It comes in a box which would make it perfect to give as a gift. Packed incredibly well and shipped in great time. I just ordered a second one…I ordered two more since the sale price was so good. I couldn’t have purchased a second hand Spode cup for that price. They arrived within a couple of days and were well packed. I must say though that despite the great protection on the outside of the box there was no protection inside placed around the cup. Both arrived in great condition and I’m very impressed with the service provided. They are made in China but the quality is excellent.

Llegó a tiempo y es hermosísima. Las decoraciones griegas están precisa y muy bellas

Es una taza preciosa, de bone china, grande con un dibujo muy bonito

Habe mit Freude noch über Amazon US diese großen Becher von Spode entdeckt und ordern können. Die Lieferung war wesentlich schneller als erwartet und unkompliziert.Die Becher haben ein ordentliches Volumen (doppelte Bechermenge) , sind solide verarbeitet und zeitlos schön im Design „blue room“. Bin bestens zufrieden und freue mich über eine gelungene internationale Transaktion. Dankeschön