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Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820
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Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820

19th century
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An elegant and highly decorative George IV / Regency period sterling silver egg cruet stand by the respected London silversmith William Burwash, hallmarked London circa 1820.

The shaped rectangular stand features beautifully chased foliate and gadrooned decoration, raised on ornate paw feet with shell and acanthus motifs. It supports six removable urn-shaped egg cups with gilt (gold-washed) interiors and matching gadrooned rims. A finely cast central foliate handle allows easy carrying to the table.

Hallmarks: Clearly struck on the base with William Burwash’s “WB” maker’s mark, London leopard’s head, lion passant, duty mark, and date letter for the period. The cups also carry matching or partial marks.

Dimensions:

Base: 8" × 6" (20.3 × 15.2 cm)

Height (including handle): 8" (20.3 cm)

Weight (including cups) 32 troy oz (995 grams)

This is a classic and complete Regency breakfast table piece of excellent quality and weight. William Burwash is well-documented for producing fine silver in partnership with Richard Sibley and later independently; his work is sought after by collectors and appears in major auction houses and museum collections.

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Treaders Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Egg Cruet to the 19th Century.

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An elegant and highly decorative George IV / Regency period sterling silver egg cruet stand by the respected London silversmith William Burwash, hallmarked London circa 1820.
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The shaped rectangular stand features beautifully chased foliate and gadrooned decoration, raised on ornate paw feet with shell and acanthus motifs.
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It supports six removable urn-shaped egg cups with gilt (gold-washed) interiors and matching gadrooned rims. A finely cast central foliate handle allows easy carrying to the table.

fig 1. A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle.
fig 1. Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820

Hallmarks: Clearly struck on the base with William Burwash’s “WB” maker’s mark, London leopard’s head, lion passant, duty mark, and date letter for the period. The cups also carry matching or partial marks.

fig 2. A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle.
fig 2. Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820

Dimensions:

Base: 8" × 6" (20.3 × 15.2 cm)

Height (including handle): 8" (20.3 cm)

Weight (including cups) 32 troy oz (995 grams)

This is a classic and complete Regency breakfast table piece of excellent quality and weight. William Burwash is well-documented for producing fine silver in partnership with Richard Sibley and later independently; his work is sought after by collectors and appears in major auction houses and museum collections.

Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated this Georgian Silver Egg Cruet to the 19th Century.

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SA1219559
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9004
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Archive I A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle.

Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820

Archive II A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle. View II
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A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle.
Georgian Sterling Silver Egg Cruet Stand, by William Burwash London 1820
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A Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand holding six gilt-lined silver egg cups on a raised tray base with a central handle.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold Gilt
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGilt cup interiors, Gadrooned rim, Central looped handle, Acanthus leaf decoration

This Georgian sterling silver egg cruet stand by William Burwash dates from the Regency period around 1820. The piece takes the form of a shaped rectangular silver tray raised on ornate paw feet with shell and acanthus motifs, holding six removable urn-shaped egg cups with bright gold-gilt interiors and gadrooned rims. A central upright handle with decorative foliate casting and a looped top allows for carrying. The polished silver surfaces show crisp chasing and detailed mouldings throughout the stand and cup rims. The item stands 20.3 cm in height with a base measuring 20.3 cm by 15.2 cm. It sits comfortably upon a dining room sideboard or breakfast table surface as a functional centrepiece for serving eggs. Collectors and hosts use such historic tableware during morning dining occasions or formal displays in traditional and period dining interiors.

FAQs

Egg cruet stands were designed during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries to hold individual silver egg cups for table service during breakfast or brunch. They provided a centralized structure with a carrying handle to transport multiple egg cups simultaneously.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid sterling silver, often featuring fire-gilded or vermeil interiors inside the cups. The gold wash prevented sulfur from the eggs from tarnishing and reacting with the silver metal.

Authentic pieces carry a full set of British hallmarks stamped into the metal, including the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling quality, the leopards head for the London assay office, a specific date letter, and the sovereigns duty mark.

A silver egg cruet stand can be placed on a dining room sideboard, displayed inside a glass cabinet, or positioned as a decorative tabletop centerpiece to complement classic dining decor.

Silver frames should be cleaned periodically using a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish. The gilt interiors of the cups should only be wiped gently with warm water and a soft cloth to avoid wearing away the thin layer of gold wash.
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