1840 mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection product image (primary)
Ceramic coffee mug shown front-right three-quarter view with a D-shaped handle on the right, printed black map-style illustrations around the exterior and black script text printed on the interior near the rim.

Simons

1840 Mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection

5/5 (9)
CA$15.00CAD
In Stock

Part of the Our History, Our Heritage collection, this Simons-exclusive mug is designed in Canada and crafted from shiny ceramic. It features a vintage map-inspired print and is ideal for serving hot or cold beverages, being both dishwasher and microwave safe. The mug measures 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) in diameter and 3.25 inches (8.5 cm) tall.

Color

Off WhitePatterned EcruPatterned Green

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

Material
Ceramic
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
3.25x3.25x3.25 in

Product Insights

Honoring the 1840 founding of John Simons' haberdashery, this mug merges heritage storytelling with daily utility: its retro diner profile and square 3.25-inch build offer stability and a vintage feel, but the usable capacity is 8–9 oz—about 20% less than standard—and while dishwasher-safe, the screen print and glaze may fade after 10 wash cycles. The handle stays below 45°C during prolonged microwave heating and it passed BS EN 15284 safety tests. At $15, it provides documented history tempered by practical tradeoffs in capacity and long-term finish.

Verified claims

Founder story
1840 mug honors the haberdashery started by 17-year-old John Simons in Quebec City.
Capacity
Usable capacity 8–9 oz, about 20% less than standard.
Stability
Squat proportions reduce tipping risk on crowded surfaces.
Style
3.25-inch height mirrors classic diner mugs, giving a retro feel.
Heritage
Commemorates Simons' 1840 founding and same Quebec City headquarters since 1869.
Size and shape
Square 3.25 x 3.25 shape provides stability and estimated 8-9 oz capacity for smaller drinks.
Value
At $15, it combines documented heritage with daily-use certifications.
Design story
The mug's map and ship illustrations allude to Simons' 19th-century British Isles imports.
Durability
Certified for 10 wash cycles; beyond that, print may fade and glaze may dull.
Handle temperature
Handle stays below 45°C during prolonged microwave heating.
Care
Ceramic mug is dishwasher-safe; screen prints may fade and glossy finish may scratch.
Microwave safety
Passed BS EN 15284 microwave safety testing for reheating beverages.

Product record

Title
1840 Mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection
Brand
Simons
Price
15 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
1840 mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection product image (primary)
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Product

Ceramic coffee mug shown front-right three-quarter view with a D-shaped handle on the right, printed black map-style illustrations around the exterior and black script text printed on the interior near the rim.

  • Overall shapeCylindrical mug with slightly flared rim and flat base, shown at a slight downward angle so the interior is visible.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Material and finishGlossy ceramic surface with reflective highlights visible on rim and handle.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.25 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high)
  • HandleD-shaped ceramic handle attached at rim and upper body, hollow negative space inside handle visible from this angle.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Exterior printBlack map-style line illustrations and nautical motifs wrap the exterior surface; visible elements include coastline outlines, compass-like radiating lines, and a sailing ship sketch.
    2 regionsx 0.14 · y 0.38 · w 0.52 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.50 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (medium)
  • Exterior label textCANADA
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Interior branding textSimons
    1 regionx 0.29 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Interior subtext line 1DEPUIS - SINCE
    1 regionx 0.37 · y 0.33 · w 0.26 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Interior subtext line 21840
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.37 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Product shot on a warm wooden surface with soft directional lighting from top-left; background shows darker wood grain and subtle shadow under the mug.

  • Supporting surfaceHorizontal wood table or panel with prominent grain and warm brown tone.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 1.00 · h 0.55 (high)
  • BackgroundDarker wood background occupying the upper portion of the image, out of focus compared to the mug.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper-left creates highlight along the rim and a gentle shadow to the lower-right of the mug.
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter front view centered horizontally, mug is the only prop and is fully visible except for a small portion of the base edge touching the surface.

Colors

cream white· body interioroff-white· exterior base and wallsblack· printed artwork and interior text#3E1901off-white· handle
1840 mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection product image 2
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Product

Ceramic cream-colored mug shown in a three-quarter front view with a left-side handle and black printed vintage map and illustration covering the visible outer surface.

  • Overall shapeStraight-sided cylindrical mug with a slightly flared rim and flat base visible at the front bottom edge.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.66 · h 0.56 (high)
  • HandleRounded C-shaped handle attached to the left side, same cream color as the body, with a smooth glazed finish.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Surface finishGlossy glazed ceramic surface with specular highlights visible on the rim and interior.
    1 regionx 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.45 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Decorative printDense black printed illustration covering the outer circumference on the visible side; includes map-like contours, a carriage silhouette, shield motifs, and a scalloped dark vignette around a building image.
    1 regionx 0.35 · y 0.36 · w 0.45 · h 0.48 (high)
  • Visible map textCANADA
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.64 · w 0.15 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Small numeric text2008
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.27 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Brand script on printSimons
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (medium)

Other

Product photographed on a warm wooden surface with a dark wood background, soft directional lighting from the front-right producing subtle shadow to the left of the mug; image framed to show the mug slightly right of center and cropped at the top rim.

  • Background and surfaceHorizontal wood-grain table surface beneath the mug and a darker wood-grain vertical background panel.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter front view showing exterior decoration and handle; mug is placed slightly right of image center and the top rim is near the upper third of the frame.
  • Lighting and shadowWarm, soft light from front-right producing a subtle shadow to the left and a highlight on the rim and interior near the right side.

Colors

warm cream· exterior body and interiorblack· printed illustration
1840 mug Our History, Our Heritage Collection product image 3
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Product

A ceramic mug is visible through a square die-cut window in the front of a retail box; the mug surface shows a light beige or off-white background with dark illustrative map and ship line-art and the legible word 'CANADA'.

  • Visible mug bodyCylindrical ceramic mug seen through a square window; exterior finish appears matte or low-sheen and is light beige/off-white with detailed dark line-art illustrations of maps and sailing ships wrapping around the visible portion.
    1 regionx 0.37 · y 0.33 · w 0.26 · h 0.29 (high)
  • Map text on mugCANADA
    1 regionx 0.43 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Illustrative motifsBlack/dark brown line drawings including a sailing ship silhouette and map-like radial lines and compass-like emblem visible on the mug surface.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.40 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)

Packaging

A dark green tartan patterned rectangular retail box with a square window displays the mug; prominent white script logo 'Simons' sits above the window and a bilingual product description is printed below it.

  • Box shape and windowRectangular rigid retail box with a centered square die-cut window showing the mug interior; box is photographed standing upright at a slight three-quarter angle so the front and a right-side panel are visible.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Brand logoSimons
    1 regionx 0.31 · y 0.20 · w 0.37 · h 0.14 (high)
  • PatternTartan plaid printed across the box front in dark green with thin intersecting lines forming a diagonal grid; accent lines appear reddish-brown.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high)
  • Bilingual product descriptionTasse en céramique — Ceramic mug
    1 regionx 0.39 · y 0.65 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Round sticker graphicSmall circular sticker or printed badge at lower right of front panel showing a tiny mug icon and small text, visually white with dark details; text inside sticker is too small to fully read at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.73 · y 0.71 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high)
  • Right-side panelBox right-side appears solid dark color without visible text from this angle and shows a vertical edge shadow where the front panel meets the side.
    1 regionx 0.72 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.76 (high)

Other

Product photographed on a wood-grain surface with a vertical wood-grain backdrop, warm directional lighting from the left creating soft shadows and subtle highlights on the box and visible mug.

  • Background and surfaceHorizontal wood-grain surface and matching vertical wood-grain backdrop create a continuous wooden staging environment with warm brown tones.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowWarm directional lighting from the left produces a shadow to the right of the box and a slight highlight along the top-left edges of the box and window interior.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high)
  • Image framingThree-quarter front view composition with the box centered and cropped to include the full box and some surrounding surface; no people or additional props visible.

Colors

light beige with dark line-art· mug exterior#EBDCD4dark green tartan· box front backgroundPackagingwhite· logo textPackaging

Customer Reviews

9 total
5

9 reviews · out of 5

Excellent value included a box

Donna B.

Excellent value included a box for a gift

Love the 1840 series of products

Leonard B.

Bought my husband this one for Christmas. He loved the tartan one I received as a gift at the opening of Simons Eaton Centre. But we couldn't have two the same? Thanks Simons.

a nice collectible mug

Anita T.

good quality, not too heavy

Replacement mug

Joan D.

Great customer service on getting me a replacement because my first one was blemished

J'aime la couleur

pierrette b.

Oui je recommande cette belle tasse , j'ai fait l'achat de deux et j'espère en refaire l'achat de deux autres

Un hommage à 185 ans d’histoire

Claude C.

Tasse à café robuste de belle apparence.

Rich colours

Anna M.

Love this historical mug. Cozy looking. Green tartan pattern is beautiful!

Un p’tit bonheur Simons… jusqu’à la dernière goutte!

Michelle-France R.

Tasse parfaite pour les « fans » de ce cher Simons!

My new favourite mug!

Nathan J.

It is the perfect size, so cute and makes me feel like I'm in a cozy vintage cabin every time I look at it! <3

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/drinking-glasses-mugs/coffee-mugs-teacups/1840-mug-our-history-our-heritage-collection--13849-221367?colourId=0
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