Antique Decorative Egg Cruet, English, Ceramic, 6 Eggcups, Breakfast, Victorian

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George IV English sterling silver egg cruet set for three persons; part of our dining silverware collection. This exceptional antique George IV sterling silver egg cruet set consists of three egg cups and three associated spoons, displayed on a functional original purpose-made stand. The original hallmarked egg cups have a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading pedestal foot. These silver egg cups are embellished with cast and applied floral and foliate decorated borders to the upper portions, in addition to a band of leaf decoration to the each foot. The three associated hallmarked English sterling silver spoons have a plain tapering form with leaf ornamentation to the terminals. This silver cruet set is supported and displayed on the original and impressive cast sterling silver circular rounded stand, ornamented with foliate decoration. The surface of the stand bears three circular receivers enabling the egg cups to stand securely in situ; these supports alternate with integrated receivers for the three egg spoons. The receivers surmount an exceptional pedestal constructed of three putto figures stood with their arms elevated, bracing scrolling supports to the plain circular boss. The original antique stand features a central carrying handle modelled in the form of a foliate wreath. Each antique egg cup and egg spoon retains the original gilt interior. The initials displayed within the maker's marks, in addition to the standardization of the surround could pertain to a multitude of antique silversmiths; these silversmiths include William Eaton, Ellerby, Esterbrook and Eley II. In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Condition These antique sterling silver egg cruet...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver grape shears, boxed, an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique V...

This late Victorian English Dessert service set, circa 1880, would make a lovely addition to your dining room for a dinner party. Beautifully potted and hand painted, this set featur...

England, circa 1910 A novelty Edwardian silver plated cruet set in the form of a wheelbarrow, with salt cellar, pepper pot and mustard pot, with silver spoons. Height 11.50cm Wi...

Very fine British cruet set consisting of the complete and intact silver plated stand which holds the original four bottles which maintain their authentic tops, caps and stoppers. Th...

Introducing our charming Breakfast Caddy with Egg Cups, a delightful relic from the early 20th century that adds a touch of vintage elegance to your morning routine. This unique mena...

Antique English Edwardian Silver Plated Victorian Floral Engraved Coffee Pot. Item features a bone handle and floral scrollwork design. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 8.5" H ...

Antique, Victorian Period, sterling silver sauce ladle, Tiffany and Co., New York, Ca. 1885. Lovely design. Measures almost 7 1/2 inches long x 2 3/4 inches deep across the bowl of t...

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver Old English Thread pattern salad servers; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver salad servers have been crafted in the Old English Military Thread pattern. The spoon has a plain rounded bowl and the fork has six tines. The anterior surface of each silver server is embellished with the contemporary engraved crest of an eagle rising, in its beak an escutcheon pendent by a ribbon, thereon a hank of cotton. The crest is encompassed with a garter bearing the motto 'Multa tuli fecique' - I have borne and done many things*. The reverse surface of the serving fork and spoon incorporates a pip to the terminal, in addition to a rounded heel to the bowl/drop. These exceptional solid silver salad servers are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire * The heraldic crest and motto pertain to the Arkwright family. Condition These antique salad servers...

English Majolica egg cup, circa 1890. Marked "just out".