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Antique Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Set For Four Persons

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An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver egg cruet set with spoons for four persons; part of our dining silverware collection This exceptional antique sterling silver egg cruet set consists of four egg cups and associated spoons displayed on a functional original purpose-made stand with a central carrying handle. The original hallmarked egg cups have a bell shaped form onto a circular spreading foot. These antique silver egg cups are plain and unembellished, with applied moulded decoration to the upper rim of each vessel. Each egg cup is supported and displayed on the navette-shaped stand, ornamented with an impressive applied leaf decorated border to the rim and incorporating a leaf decorated handpiece to either end. The surface of the stand bears four circular receivers enabling the egg cups to stand securely in situ; these supports alternate with integrated, elevated receivers for the four egg spoons. The original antique stand of this antique cruet set features a central carrying handle with a curvilinear frame and circular handpiece. The stand is supported by four impressive paw style feet, embellished with further leaf decoration to the sockets. The exceptional stand and egg cups were crafted by the Birmingham silversmith Alexander Clark & Co Ltd in 1912, and the four egg spoons were crafted by the renowned London silversmiths Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd in 1930. Condition This antique silver egg cruet set with spoons is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each component has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. Full British hallmarks to the surface of the stand and each egg cup, in addition to the reverse of each spoon are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique silver egg cruet set with spoons. Dimensions Stand Length 26.4cm/10.39' Width 13.5cm/5.31' Height 20.7cm/8.15' Egg cup Diameter 4.6cm/1.81' Height 6.4cm/2.52' Spoon Length 11.6cm/4.57' Width of bowl 2.5cm/0.98' Total Weight 21.9 troy ounces/681.2g Date: 1912 Origin: Birmingham, England.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.15 in (20.71 cm)Width: 5.31 in (13.49 cm)Depth: 10.39 in (26.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C78431stDibs: LU1200233750612

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