Vintage Batchelors Bear Hug Mug

ring a touch of warmth and whimsy to your kitchen with this Vintage Batchelors Bear Hug Mug. Crafted in ceramic with charming bear imagery and Batchelors branding, it combines everyday function with nostalgic advertising appeal.

Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a cheerful reminder of Britain’s favourite instant foods and their playful promotional campaigns.

Batchelors Since 1895

Batchelors, founded in Sheffield in 1895, became one of Britain’s best‑known producers of dried foods, soups, and convenience products. By the late 20th century, the brand embraced playful advertising imagery to appeal to families, with promotional items like this “Bear Hug” mug reinforcing its friendly identity in everyday domestic life.

Today, Batchelors mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the rise of convenience foods and the colourful world of British advertising pottery.