Stone the crows: Black linocut of three startled crows on a fence wire between two posts in front of an ochre sun, above the words Stone the Crows

Black linocut of three startled crows on a fence wire between two posts in front of an ochre sun, above the words Stone the Crows - flat print artwork for the stone the crows

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Stone the Crows Mug – Linocut Aussie Slang Gift

$22.00

Stone the crows, three birds on a wire just got the shock of their lives. For anyone who still says it out loud when the news surprises them.

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“Stone the crows” is what you say when something genuinely surprises you. It’s old school, it’s dramatic and it deserves a comeback.

These three crows look like they’ve just heard the price of petrol.

Stone the Crows, in Bold Black Linocut

Three crows perch on a sagging fence wire strung between two old timber posts. Their feathers are ruffled, their beaks are wide open and not one of them looks calm.

It’s printed like a hand-carved linocut, all bold black ink with a single ochre sun behind them, and STONE THE CROWS in carved capitals underneath.

A Saying Worth Bringing Back

Nobody quite knows where the phrase came from, but it has been startling Australians since at least the early 1900s.

On a mug it works as a conversation starter, a bit of nostalgia and a very handsome piece of printmaking.

Mug Details

Bright white glossy ceramic with a comfy C-shaped handle
Holds 11oz, or about 325mL, of whatever gets you moving
Goes in the dishwasher and the microwave without a fuss
Printed in Australia in solid black ink with an ochre sun
Comes boxed in white, so there’s no wrapping panic

Who Should Get This Mug?

Nans and grandads who still say it
Lovers of printmaking and woodcut style
Bird people who appreciate a cranky crow
Anyone who is easily, loudly surprised

There are six more sayings in our Aussie slang mugs.

Got questions?

Stone the Crows mug: your questions answered

About this mug

What does stone the crows mean?

It's an old Australian exclamation of surprise, a bit like "well, I never".

What art style is this mug?

A bold black linocut-style print of three crows on a fence wire, with an ochre sun behind them.

Is this mug suitable for a grandparent?

Very. It's a saying many older Australians grew up with, in a classic printmaking style.

Delivery and care

Do you deliver across Australia?

Yes, to every state and territory by Australia Post, and shipping is free when you order 2 or more items. We only ship within Australia.

How is the design printed, and will it last?

Every mug is hand-printed in Australia using sublimation printing on an 11oz ceramic mug. We like to be upfront: like every sublimation print, the colours will gradually soften with use and washing. It is made for everyday drinking, and a favourite mug that has worn in a little is part of its charm.

How do I look after it?

The sublimation print is dishwasher safe, so you can load it up with the rest of the kitchen. To keep the colours looking fresh for longer, a hand wash with a soft sponge is kinder than a scourer.