This pair of silver plated egg cups come accompanied with a pair of matching spoons and lids. The cups are decorated with lily pad designs.

Weight (lbs): 1
Height (In.): 3.5
Width (In.): 2.75
Depth (In.): 2.75
Size: 3.5 x 2.75 x 2.75"
Maker: Unknown
Material: Silver Plate
Date: 19th C.
Provenance: N/A
Condition: Some tarnishing and very minor losses to plating. No noticed dents or breaks.
History: Egg cups have been used since prehistoric times, with some of the earliest occurrences on Minoan Crete. In particular, archaeological recovery at the Bronze Age palace of Cretan Knossos reveals the presence of egg cup use as early as the 18th century BC. Egg cups have many shapes and bear various designs. An early silver egg cup from 74 BC was found in the ruins of Pompeii.
Condition: Some tarnishing and very minor losses to plating. No noticed dents or breaks. History: Egg cups have been used since prehistoric times, with some of the earliest occurrences on Minoan Crete. In particular, archaeological recovery at the Bronze Age palace of Cretan Knossos reveals the presence of egg cup use as early as the 18th century BC. Egg cups have many shapes and bear various designs. An early silver egg cup from 74 BC was found in the ruins of Pompeii.