4 Arabia Ruska large mugs/cups. Vintage Ulla Procopé Finland. Mid century 1960s/1970s brown stoneware. Finnish 8.5cm tall coffee/tea cup mug

A classic bit of mid-century design from the Arabia Ruska range... A set of 4 larger mug-shaped cups and saucers. The Ruska glaze was designed by Ulla Procopé in around 1960, she worked for Arabia (Finland) from 1948 to 1968. The name Ruska roughly translates from the Finnish as 'Autumn'. These are a sturdy tactile retro Scandinavian design, that feels contemporary and classy too (I grew up with this design and my dad still uses our set every day).

These are the taller cups suitable for a full cup of tea or coffee. Each cup is a good-sized 8.5cm wide at the rim x 8.5cm high. These cups hold a decent 280ml, half a pint, or standard 'cup' to the rim. Please check this is the right size for your collection.

Simple lines and natural colouring and beautifully designed. Brown glaze over white stoneware/earthenware. The glazes on these vary enormously between tan to brown to near black - they're generally a mid matte brown with darker brown/black speckles and lowlights. The charming individual differences in the glazes make every piece different. No base marks - but the stamps wore off very easily.

All excellent condition with no chips or spoon marks. There are a couple of natural glazing flaws /manufacturing imperfections and areas of thinner glaze, as you'd expect.

Free P&P to the UK. Price is based on £13 per cup.