China & Ceramics

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China & Ceramics

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China and Ceramics

	The Cullercoats mug & coaster was added to the selection of china and ceramics to complete the trio of coastal locations. The design is based on the original watercolour "Cullercoats Lifeboat House" and forms a 'wrap-around' image on the mug extending the picture to include the harbour beach and north pier.
The design is based on the original watercolour "Newcastle upon Tyne", painted in 2007 and was the first of two locations by the River Tyne at Newcastle. "The Millennium Bridge" is depicted on both items and the image extends around the mug to include some of the other bridges over the river also.
	The popularity of St. Mary's Island inspired this, the first version of the mug and coaster. It is based on the watercolour "Low tide at St. Mary's" - the original of which was sold within 48 hours of completion. The image on the mug is extended to form a wrap-around design.
This design was specifically created so that a "North Shields" mug and coaster could be added to the range. "North Shields Fish Quay" depicts a fictitious market in the real setting of the Fish Quay. It is proving to be a very popular purchase for those arriving from abroad by ferry.
	The second Newcastle scene is the latest addition to the range. "The Tyne Bridge" is still the most iconic of the bridges over the Tyne and the one with which Newcastle is irrevocably associated.

The 4" boxed Mugs are made from bone china and the Coasters are 3½" ceramic tiles which are cork backed and can therefore be used confidently wherever you serve your coffee. They can be bought singly or as matching sets.Buying direct, they are priced at £7.95 for the mugs and £3.50 for the coasters. (plus p & p).

Local stockists include Puddytigger, in the Land of Green Ginger at Tynemouth; Arts & Crafts at the Coliseum at Whitley Bay; Tourist Information Centres at Whitley Bay, Royal Quays North Shields, Newcastle - Market Street & Guildhall, and at the Lighthouse Shop on St. Mary's Island. (prices vary) Some outlets do not stock the full range.

Both mugs and coasters are locally produced, to a high specification by Dinamic Ceramics, at Ashington in Northumberland.