Description
Sterling Silver Breakfast Egg Cup. The cup has a circular base and the top lip has 3 engraved lines running around it. The name “Ettor” has been engraved on the front of the egg cup. These egg cups were often given as Christening presents. The height of the egg cup is 6.5cm and the diameter of the top is 4.5 cm.
The hallmarks are clear to read and show the makers mark for Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1913. The condition of the cup is good with no dings or dents. It is however marked from use.
Elkington & Co. is a British silverware company that was founded in Birmingham in 1836 by George Richards Elkington and his cousin, Henry Elkington. They were known for their innovative silver plating techniques and beautiful designs, which quickly gained them a reputation as one of the top silversmiths in England. VALUE R 1035
