de HAVILLAND SERIES 1. DH 86 Express 'Venus' Mug
Open Edition
Fine Art Mugs. Fine Porcelain.
Open Edition £25. White - Ivory
ABOUT THE EDITION. A fine art mug reproduced on British porcelain and surface printed with bio-friendly inks. The print reproduction process maintains a consistently high standard in order to ensure that the reproduction retains as much of the natural hue and tint of the original's colours. The mugs are also dishwasher safe and scratch resistant.
Dragon DH86 Venus Mug
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- ABOUT THE DE HAVILLAND SERIES MUGS.
de Havilland Aircraft Company Limited was a British aviation manufacturer established in late 1920 by Geoffrey de Havilland at Stag Lane Aerodrome Edgware on the outskirts of London. Operations were later moved to Hatfield in Hertfordshire.
Known for its innovation, de Havilland Aircraft Company was responsible for a number of important aircraft, including the Moth biplane which revolutionized general aviation in the 1920s
(Source: Wikipeadia).
ABOUT THE ARTIST. Recreated from archive photographs from the Halcyon Collection, these mugs are designed to pay homage to the golden age of aviation.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER. E. J. Riding spent his working life in the aviation industry. Apprenticed to A. V. Roe & Company as aircraft engineer. During the war Riding became an AID Inspector seconded to Fairey Aviation, London Aircraft Production and the de Havilland Aircraft Company; signing out Halifax bombers and Mosquitoes as airworthy. Sadly, Riding was killed in a flying accident in 1950.
PLEASE NOTE: Mug versions are shown for pictorial content and reference purpose only. Each mug may adjust in position but will likely be better quality and finer detail on the finished product. The mugs are digitally printed using an advanced wrapping process and will produce the most vibrant colours as well as he subtle detail and hues. All mugs are safely wrapped in individual boxes and then posted in brown cartons that protect the delicate content. We use secure postal delivery with tracking so can track where your products are at any time and also if they have been delivered.