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George III Antique Silver Egg Cruet Set, London 1807
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George III Antique Silver Egg Cruet Set, London 1807

18th century
Description

A stunning antique silver Georgian egg cruet frame. Made in London in 1807 by J. Emes. The frame and egg cups have matching hallmarks and the associated spoons have different set. All the pieces are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The attached salt bowl on top is gilded and has an acanthus leaf border. It is a very collectable and useable piece of Georgian silver.

WEIGHT: 690grams or 22 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Silver Egg Cruet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187620
Dealers Internal Reference
7710-618
Description
A stunning antique silver Georgian egg cruet frame. Made in London in 1807 by J. Emes. The frame and egg cups have matching hallmarks and the associated spoons have different set. All the pieces are in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. The attached salt bowl on top is gilded and has an acanthus leaf border. It is a very collectable and useable piece of Georgian silver.

WEIGHT: 690grams or 22 ozst.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Silver Egg Cruet to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187620
Dealers Internal Ref
7710-618
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand.
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Archive I A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand.

George III Antique Silver Egg Cruet Set, London 1807

Archive II A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View II
Archive III A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View III
Archive IV A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View IV
Archive V A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View V
Archive VI A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View VI
Archive VII A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View VII
Archive VIII A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View VIII
Archive IX A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View IX
Archive X A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View X
Archive XI A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View XI
Archive XII A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View XII
Archive XIII A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand. View XIII
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A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand.
George III antique silver egg cruet set, London 1807
Ref: SA1187620
A George III sterling silver egg cruet set featuring a central handle, a gilt-lined salt cellar, six egg cups, and fitted silver spoons on a gadrooned stand.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGadrooned borders, Fluted feet, Silver-gilt lining, Central carrying handle
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This George III sterling silver egg cruet set originates from London in 1807, made by silversmith J. Emes during the Georgian period. The grand Regency tableware is formed of sterling silver with a bright polished finish and silver-gilt interior linings. The stand holds four egg cups, fitted silver spoons, and an attached salt bowl on top with an acanthus leaf border, all resting on fluted feet with gadrooned borders and a central carrying handle. Hallmarks appear on the frame and egg cups, accompanied by an associated set of spoons. The entire piece measures 20 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Today, this collectable and usable tableware functions practically and ornamentally upon a sideboard top or dining table during formal breakfasts or family dining. The four matching egg cups sit securely in their fitted frame alongside individual spoons for consuming boiled eggs, while the upper salt bowl provides a compartment for seasoning. The structured arrangement brings period character to a modern dining room setting or kitchen display.

FAQs

Popularised during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, an egg cruet is a formal dining accessory designed to hold boiled eggs, spoons, and often a central salt bowl or pepper caster for breakfast service.

These sets were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, frequently featuring gilding inside the egg cups or salt bowls to protect the precious metal from sulfur degradation caused by egg yolks.

Authentic period pieces feature full sets of British hallmarks, including the sovereign profile, town mark, sterling purity lion, date letter, and maker initials stamped across the frame, cups, and matching spoons.

It can be displayed as a formal dining table centrepiece, arranged on a dining room sideboard, or incorporated into a contemporary kitchen island display.

Wash by hand in warm soapy water using a non-abrasive soft cloth, dry thoroughly, and periodically apply specialized silver polish to prevent tarnish build-up while preserving historical patination.
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