Late 1800's English Egg Caddy w/ Cockatoo

Antiques : By Period, Style : Victorian

 

An elegant and exceptional electroplated egg caddy from Victorian England, featuring a curious Cockatoo on a T-stand above and removable egg cups below. Both the cup rims and the tray have a pie crust edge, while the tray features four ball and claw feet. There are slots in between each egg cup for the placement of a spoon and the Parrot serves as the tray's handle. It was created by Harrison Brothers & Howson of Sheffield between 1862 and 1897 and is in exceptional condition with almost no plating loss save for a touch on the silverplated handle (the tray and cups are electroplated, the handle and 'Too are silverplate). Measures 6.25" tall and 6" in diameter. Each cup is 2" tall and 1.75" wide at the top. Marked "Alpha" underneath a crown, along with "HB&H" on the bottom. Tooly wonderful, and so unusual, prepare to be pleased.

Item ID: ab5987