William Edwards Reed Milk Jug Classic 250ml — Bone China (Pack of 6)
Product Description
The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. These 250ml milk...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
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Product Description
The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — including the Kingfisher, Reed Bunting and Lapwing. These 250ml milk jugs carry that same countryside-inspired artwork and are sold in packs of six, making them a practical choice for operators looking to build a coherent front-of-house table setting.
Bone china is a well-established material choice for food service environments. It offers a finer, more translucent finish than standard porcelain while remaining durable enough for regular daily service. The scratch-resistant glaze helps the illustrative pattern maintain its appearance over time, even with repeated handling, washing, and stacking — conditions that quickly expose lower-quality pieces.
For cafés, hotel dining rooms, afternoon tea services, and restaurants with a considered tabletop aesthetic, these jugs work well alongside coordinating Reed collection pieces. The 250ml capacity suits individual milk or cream portions at the table without the need for repeated top-ups during a sitting.
Bone china does require considered handling and appropriate dishwasher settings — high-impact or excessively aggressive wash cycles can stress decorated pieces over time. They are not suited to high-volume quick-service environments where robust stoneware would be more practical.
If you are building a full table setting around the Reed collection or need guidance on quantities for a particular cover count, our team is happy to help you work through what you need.
Key Features
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustration on fine bone china
- Scratch-resistant glaze retains pattern appearance through regular service
- 250ml capacity suited to individual milk portions at the table
- Sold in packs of six for straightforward stock management
- Part of the coordinating William Edwards Reed tableware collection
Operational Benefits
- Maintains a consistent, polished table presentation across covers
- Durable glaze reduces visible wear during daily front-of-house use
- Pack-of-six format simplifies ordering and reduces per-unit cost
- Coordinates with Reed collection pieces for a unified table setting
- Fine bone china finish suits premium dining and afternoon tea service
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- Patterned
- Diameter
- 0.25
- Dimensions
- 0.28(H) x 0.25(W) x 0.36(D)mm
- Weight
- 2.4kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Bone china can handle regular dishwasher cycles, but it benefits from moderate wash temperatures and programmes that avoid excessive mechanical impact. High-intensity commercial cycles used for heavy-duty crockery may stress decorated pieces over time, so operators should review their dishwasher settings if running delicate bone china alongside standard restaurant-grade ware.
- That depends on your cover count, table turnover, and how frequently you can run wash cycles. As a general guide, having two to three times your peak cover count in circulation helps absorb breakages and ensures supply through busy service periods. Our team can help you work through quantities if you share your service volume.
- Yes — the Reed range from William Edwards extends across multiple tableware pieces, allowing operators to build a consistent table setting. If you are putting together a full service for afternoon tea or a formal dining cover, it is worth speaking with us to confirm which pieces are available and suit your specific requirements.