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Vintage Wade England Ceramic Barrel Mugs – University & Destination Beer Steins – 4 Models Available
This is a collection of vintage Wade England barrel-style ceramic mugs, each featuring a distinctive emblem or crest from universities or travel destinations. Handcrafted with the brand’s signature caramel glaze and silver-tone bands, they represent the craftsmanship and character of mid-20th-century British ceramics. Each mug is individually marked “WADE ENGLAND” or “WADE IRELAND” at the base.
Each piece is sold separately; please select your preferred Model (1–4) from the dropdown menu.
Model 1 – St. Thomas Virgin Islands
Weight: 530 g – Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 10.5 cm – Marked WADE IRELAND.
Model 2 – University of Manchester
Weight: 445 g – Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 10.5 cm – Marked WADE ENGLAND.
Model 3 – Gibraltar Military Crest
Weight: 600 g – Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 10.5 cm – Marked WADE IRELAND.
Model 4 – University of Leeds
Weight: 430 g – Dimensions: 12 × 15 × 10.5 cm – Marked WADE ENGLAND.
The surface shows gentle age-related crazing typical of Wade’s vintage production. All mugs are in excellent condition with no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Perfect for collectors of Wade Ceramics, British pottery enthusiasts, or as vintage bar and kitchen décor.
Material and Maker: Glazed ceramic by Wade Ceramics, England/Ireland.
Production Period: Mid-20th century.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor glaze crazing.
Usage: Decorative use only (not tested for food safety).
Shipping: Each mug will be securely packed for safe worldwide delivery.
Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing. We want you to be 💯 confident with your order.
A great addition for collectors or vintage lovers.
Height: 12 cm
Width: 15 cm
Depth: 10.5 cm
Weight: varies per model (430–600 g)
Orders are shipped the next business day.
All items are securely packaged to prevent damage during shipping.
ℹ️ Taxes & Import Duties
For most countries: Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, or import taxes that may apply under their local laws. These charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
For US buyers (important update from 29 August 2025): The US now applies duties and taxes to all parcels from the UK. To make things easier, I ship US orders with Royal Mail UK’s Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) service. This means I pay the import taxes on your behalf, so your parcel arrives with no surprise fees at delivery.
If you have any questions about shipping or taxes before placing an order, please feel free to contact me.
Shipping & delivery
Every order is carefully packaged to protect your vintage find in transit, and we ship worldwide from the UK. For dispatch times and delivery estimates, see our full shipping information.
Returns & refunds
We accept returns within 14 days of delivery, subject to our returns policy. Please see our Returns page for full details.
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