Coasters were a hit in the fortyvenus Christmas sales – gifted away to fight the dastardly drip crimes of the season’s mulled wine, Port and Eggnog. Some were used literally as ‘table gifts’, others appeared as Secret Santa presents.

These hard-working wooden glossy-topped squares aren’t just for Christmas though; they are out to save precious furniture, new and old, from evil ring marks all year round. They are on it! Or rather, under it⚡️They’ve got your table 👊🏻

There are 11 different designs. Each coaster photo has been accompanied by a particular beverage including beer, sherry and whisky. Maybe, if you’re a Poirot or a Marple, you can work out how some of the drinks are linked…