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Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face

Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
Vintage Bailey Ceramic Coffee Cup with Winking Face
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TypeKitchen & Dining > Drinkware > Coffee Cups
Option: Style 1
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The winking face looks back at you every morning. This vintage Bailey cup turns a plain coffee into a small daily treat, and it works just as well for an after-dinner Baileys. Hand-sculpted detail and a 1980s-1990s collectible backstory make it a gift that does not get forgotten by Monday.

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Description

The winking face looks back at you every morning. This vintage Bailey cup turns a plain coffee into a small daily treat, and it works just as well for an after-dinner Baileys. Hand-sculpted detail and a 1980s-1990s collectible backstory make it a gift that does not get forgotten by Monday.

A playful winking-face cup that makes every coffee feel like a treat

Solves
  • boring plain mugs
  • gift-hunting for coffee lovers and Baileys fans

Every coffee deserves a little wink

Swap the forgettable mug for a sculpted vintage cup that greets you every morning. Your coffee gets a personality, and your gift list gets easy.

A face worth looking at twice

Front-angle view of winking face cup with bow tie at handle

A face that winks back

The wink is hand-sculpted into the body, not printed on. The blue polka-dot bow sits right where the handle meets the cup, so the face and bow read as one character.

Two Baileys face cups stacked together showing matching design

Built from a real era

Bailey Company made this ceramic in the 1980s and 1990s. That collectible backstory is what sets it apart from a mug picked off a shelf. 'Yum.' is printed inside the bowl, so the message is waiting on your last sip.

Glazed white ceramic cup with black rim and raised dotted foot

Finished to look good

The glossy glaze is pale and even, the black rim stays sharp against the white, and the raised dotted pedestal foot lifts the cup off the table. These are the details of a piece that was finished with care.

Keep the glaze sharp

  • Hand wash

    Warm water and mild soap keep the glaze and black rim looking sharp.

  • Dry thoroughly

    Towel dry right away so the dotted pedestal foot does not hold water.

  • Gentle heat

    Warm coffee on the stove or in short microwave bursts, never a long reheat.

  • Shelve it

    Keep it on a shelf rather than stacked, so the sculpted face stays free of knocks.

Compact, solid, made to hold

  • 8 cmWidth
  • 7.5 cmHeight
  • 6 cmBase width
  • 275 mlCapacity

Fits comfortably in one hand

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TypeKitchen & Dining > Drinkware > Coffee Cups
Option3 options
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Questions and answers

Is this cup safe for daily use or is it mainly decorative?
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Wanelo · seller

It is a working cup. Coffee, tea and Baileys all go in it. Hand washing is the safe default for a vintage glaze, and drying it right away keeps the black rim and the raised foot in good shape.

How much coffee does the 275 ml capacity hold?
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Wanelo · seller

275 ml is a generous espresso-based drink or a small coffee pour. It is smaller than a standard mug, so a full pot will take a refill or two. That is the trade for a cup with character.

Is it dishwasher or microwave safe?
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Wanelo · seller

There is no confirmed dishwasher or microwave rating for this vintage piece. Hand wash it, and warm drinks on the stove or in short microwave bursts instead of long reheats.

Is this a genuine vintage Bailey piece?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. It is ceramic produced by Bailey Company in the 1980s and 1990s, with the Baileys branding and 'Yum.' printed inside the bowl. Pieces from this era are scarce, so each one is a find rather than a restock.

Why is it priced higher than a regular mug?
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Wanelo · seller

You are paying for premium ceramic, hand-sculpted detail and a collectible era. A plain mug is replaced every few years and forgotten by the next gift. This cup gets used every morning and kept on a shelf after, which makes the cost per use hard to beat.

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