Inspired by one of Shakespeare's most celebrated love poems, this mug features the opening line from Sonnet 18: "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" The design is paired with a stylised sun illustration, reflecting the warmth and enduring beauty described in the poem.
Part of the Icons collection by BlissHome, and made in collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), the mug combines Shakespeare's timeless words with a simple symbolic motif and elegant typography. The warm neutral tones and refined illustration create a classic literary aesthetic that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Ideal for everyday tea or coffee, it makes a thoughtful gift for poetry lovers, romantics and admirers of Shakespeare's enduring work. Made of bone china, it's dishwasher and microwave safe, and packaged in a gift box.
Choose 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.
| Earthenware | Strong and practical, earthenware is often a little thicker than other ceramics, making it ideal for everyday use. |
| Stoneware | Fired at high temperatures, stoneware is very tough and heat-resistant. It comes in a number of different glaze finishes. |
| Porcelain | Affordable 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. |
