Vintage Enamel Mug
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- Material
- 100% enamelled metal
- Construction
- Made in Germany
- Care
- Wash your enamel mug in hot soapy water with a soft sponge or a nylon scourer. Avoid metal scourers or abrasive detergents that could scratch or damage the enamel.
The enamel mug is generally dishwasher safe, but repeated washing can dull the enamel over the long term. Prefer hand washing to prolong its shine.
Always let the mug cool before washing. Never plunge a still-hot mug into cold water, to avoid thermal shocks that can crack the enamel.
For stubborn stains or encrusted residue, let the mug soak in hot soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes before rubbing gently. For persistent stains, you can use a little bicarbonate of soda diluted in hot water.
Never use an enamel mug in the microwave, as it contains metal.
Dry the mug carefully after washing with a soft cloth to avoid any trace of moisture and preserve the enamel's shine. Store in a dry place and avoid stacking it roughly, to prevent chips.
Enamelled steel conducts heat well: handle your mug with care when it holds a hot drink.
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- Exchange or refund on request, with your order number
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Vintage Enamel Mug
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Full size guide →The enamel mug, glass fused onto steel
The enamel mug does one thing no ceramic cup can: it sits directly on the fire. It is not porcelain, but steel coated in vitreous enamel, a glass powder fused onto the metal in firing, most often between 750 and 850 °C. Since the 18th century, kitchen utensils have been enamelled this way. The object has the conductivity of metal and the neutral surface of glass: it passes no taste to the drink.
- Material: 100% enamelled metal
- Origin: made in Germany
- Detail: enamel-coated steel
- Detail: no taste passed on
- Detail: campfire compatible
An object for the bivouac as much as the desk
The mug tolerates direct flame: you can warm a coffee on embers or on a stove, then drink it from the same vessel. That is what makes it an object for the bivouac as much as the desk. Careful, the handle heats up like the rest of the body: use a cloth or a glove to take it off the fire. It comes in black and blue, speckled with white, and goes with our enamel coffee pot.
Chipping is part of the object
With time, the enamel cracks and lets the metal show, generally on the rim and the bottom. It is not a manufacturing flaw: it is the normal behaviour of an enamel subjected to thermal and mechanical shock. If a chip comes off, remove it, wash the mug and keep using it. These marks become its patina, like wear on a work garment.
Colours
Two colours, black or blue, speckled with white, with a curved handle. Each mug shows slight variations in the speckling.
Precautions
Never use it in the microwave: it is metal. Let it cool before washing, and never plunge a still-hot mug into cold water, to avoid the thermal shock that cracks the enamel. Avoid stacking it roughly.
Care
Wash in hot soapy water with a soft sponge or a nylon scourer, never a metal scourer or an abrasive detergent. It is dishwasher safe, but repeated washing dulls the enamel: hand washing keeps it shiny longer. For a stubborn stain, leave it to soak for a quarter of an hour in hot soapy water, with a little bicarbonate of soda if needed. Dry it carefully, especially if it has chips.
Patina and durability
In three years, this mug will have its chips, and each will have its story.
It does what no ceramic cup can: it sits directly on the fire. Steel coated in vitreous enamel, a glass powder fused onto the metal, made in Germany. No taste passed on. When the enamel chips from knocks, that is its patina, not a flaw. Here is its path.
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firm material, solid color, clean finishes.
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the piece softens where it works the most.
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wear creases mark themselves and return from one wear to the next.
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follow the composition instructions; excessive heat and tumble dryers are to be avoided.
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borders and friction zones soften first.
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the color shades with use, without aging all at once.
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the piece is made: supple, familiar, always holding.
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a seam, a button, a snag is mended in the workshop.
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nearly three years: a well-kept piece gains in character what it loses in newness.
Morning coffee, tea at the bivouac, soup by the fire: it is the same mug. It doesn't break, it lives. At €10, it is the smallest object in the house, and the one you take everywhere.
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Find here the answers to the most frequently asked questions to help you choose with confidence.
Our clothes are made from exceptional materials (Japanese selvedge denim, French wool from Tournier…) and assembled on vintage machines.
Every piece is designed to last, evolve and develop a patina over time. The fabrics are developed to our own specifications: we design our own weaves, then have them woven by the best mills in the world (Japan, France, Italy, Portugal, Morocco), often on old looms. A new cloth can take up to a year to come to life.
This exacting standard is what sets Champ de Manoeuvres apart.
Yes, we ship worldwide. Shipping costs are automatically calculated when you place your order. Delivery is free in France and Belgium for orders over €150, in Europe for orders over €300, and worldwide for orders over €400.
Delivery times vary depending on the destination: 2 to 5 business days in France, 2 to 8 days in Europe, and up to 16 days for the rest of the world. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the order is shipped.
Of course! Returns and exchanges are free in France and Belgium for all orders over €150. You have 14 days to try on your items at home and return them if necessary.
Each product sheet contains a detailed size guide and fitting advice. Please contact our customer service for personalized advice before your purchase. Otherwise, here is a link to a general measurement chart .
Each product comes with tailored care instructions. We favor durable, easy-care materials to ensure your clothes last a long time.
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