Egg boiler
Category
Silver
Date
Unknown
Materials
silver plate
Measurements
230 x 130 mm
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291270
Summary
Silver plated egg boiler of vase shape with a domed cover surmounted by an ebony finial. Supported on fou pilasters (one broken) on a cruciform base with burner, on four paw feet. Ring handles on lion masks on two sides. Cover engraved, 'A Souvenir of March 2nd 1898/To G.M. from L.G.G.' Four egg frame inside.
Marks and inscriptions
A Souvenir of March 2nd 1898/To G.M. from L.G.G (engraved)