John Lewis + Queensberry Hunt Cupola Bone China Espresso Cup & Saucer

John Lewis £24.00 Might be Out of Stock First seen in Dec 2022

Description

Beautifully crafted from bone china, this pair of espresso cups and saucers add a touch of elegance to breakfast and coffee breaks. They're dishwasher and microwave safe for everyday use. John Lewis & Partners + Queensberry Hunt is a collection from our shared archive, developed with world-renowned ceramic specialists Queensberry Hunt. Freshly presented for modern tables. Our Cupola range was part of the Queensberry Hunt exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum in 2012. Our white bone ranges are made from bone china, known for its beautiful lustre and translucency. It's the strongest china available and so suitable for any occasion. Each individual piece complements our other white bone tableware so you can choose one shape or mix and match across the ranges to create your own bespoke collection. Key benefits: Incredibly strong and durable - the strength of the material means that it can be made extremely fine and delicate Beautiful translucency and lustre Suitable for everyday use Mix and match across our white bone rangesChoose the perfect china All our china is made from clay and kiln-fired for durability. Except for pieces with special trims, everything is dishwasher-safe. Below are a few options to consider when choosing your perfect china.table.cq-sizeguidetable {width:100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align:left; font-family: Arial; font-size:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f4f2ec; margin-top:10px;padding-bottom:1px;}table.cq-sizeguidetable th {border-width: 0px;padding: 8px;background-color: #dedbd2;}table.cq-sizeguidetable td {border-width: 0px;padding: 8px;border-style: none;}table.cq-sizeguidetable td:first-child {font-weight:bold;}.cq-sizeguidetable tr:nth-child(odd){background-color: #f4f2ec;} EarthenwareStrong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use. StonewareFired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes. PorcelainAffordable yet luxurious, porcelain is renowned for its translucency. Fired at high temperatures, porcelain has an extremely tough glazed surface, making it durable. Fine china The synthetic bone ash used in fine china makes it a more affordable alternative to bone china. Like bone china, it's strong, translucent and delicate, and creamier in colour. New bone china A type of porcelain with added calcium oxide to achieve a similar aesthetic as bone china, but without animal bone ash. Bone china White bone china is the strongest and most translucent ceramic. Though it looks delicate, it's tough enough for daily use and is usually dishwasher-safe. It contains at least 35% bone ash.