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Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
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Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872

19th century
Sold by Puckerings
Sold 25 February 2025 · Puckerings
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A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an integral pin and two egg spoons; all in silver plate (EPNS). The spoons are signed by the silversmith, William Briggs & Co. of Sheffield.

The sections are made in the form of cricket bats, the feet created in the form of four leather cricket balls and finial another cricket ball topped with a ring handle with two crossed cricket bats, two cricket balls and stumps embossed into the handle.

The piece is lucky enough to have an English design registration lozenge which allows us to accurately date the design of this piece to 3rd August 1872.

A highly collectable piece in superb condition measuring 8" x 3 1/4" x 6 1/4".

Item: 44019

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Novelty Cruet to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA937202
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44019
Description
A rare find, this magnificent novelty toast rack / Egg Cruet of sporting interest, consists of the toast rack with an egg cup either end kept in place by an integral pin and two egg spoons; all in silver plate (EPNS). The spoons are signed by the silversmith, William Briggs & Co. of Sheffield.
fig 1. A Victorian novelty silver egg cruet and toast rack featuring miniature cricket bats and balls.
fig 1. Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872

The sections are made in the form of cricket bats, the feet created in the form of four leather cricket balls and finial another cricket ball topped with a ring handle with two crossed cricket bats, two cricket balls and stumps embossed into the handle.

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The piece is lucky enough to have an English design registration lozenge which allows us to accurately date the design of this piece to 3rd August 1872.
Puckerings

A highly collectable piece in superb condition measuring 8" x 3 1/4" x 6 1/4".

Item: 44019

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From the UK

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Silver Novelty Cruet to the Victorian era.

Height
15.9cm (6.26")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA937202
Dealers Internal Ref
44019
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A Victorian novelty silver egg cruet and toast rack featuring miniature cricket bats and balls.
Rare Novelty Cricket Two Egg Cruet / Toast Rack - 1872
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A Victorian novelty silver egg cruet and toast rack featuring miniature cricket bats and balls.
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  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCricket bat dividers, Ball feet, Scalloped egg cups, Central ring handle
  • SizeH 15.9 cm (6 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 8.3 cm (3 in)

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Victorian novelty silver cruets are whimsical, themed tableware pieces combining functional items like egg cups, toast racks, and condiment holders into imaginative sculptural forms.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, often featuring applied wirework, cast components, and occasionally gilt interiors within the egg cups.

Authenticity is determined by examining makers marks, silver hallmarks indicating the assay office and date, traditional manufacturing techniques, and natural ageing of the metal.

Antique silver pieces can be displayed on a sideboard or dining table as sculptural focal points, mixing historical metalwork with modern minimalist tableware to create contrast.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using specialised silver cloth or gentle non-abrasive polish to remove tarnish while preserving the original patina and fine details.
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