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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set for Six – Circa 1880
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Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set for Six – Circa 1880

19th century
Description

An Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set comprising a circular stand, six pedestal egg cups and six matching spoons. The stand is fitted with a tall loop handle, allowing the assembled set to be carried and presented at the breakfast table.

The tray is engraved with scrolling foliage, small floral motifs and laurel-style wreaths. A beaded border follows the shaped edge and gives the stand a crisp decorative finish. The six spoons have oval bowls and decorative handles with raised scroll and leaf detailing.

* Displayed fully assembled, the cruet offers both practical function and considerable decorative presence!

Measurements:

Height to top of handle: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Diameter: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Total weight: 770g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Egg Cruet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09712102
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Bright-cut foliate engraving and laurel wreaths: decorative style popular from the 1870s onwards.
Beaded borders and cast claw feet: classic late Victorian breakfast tableware styling.
Central loop handle with peg mounts: standard cruet design from the late 19th century.
Spoons with die-stamped foliate terminals: original matched pattern flatware of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244586
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53453
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Description
An Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set comprising a circular stand, six pedestal egg cups and six matching spoons.
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The stand is fitted with a tall loop handle, allowing the assembled set to be carried and presented at the breakfast table.
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fig 1. A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set for Six – Circa 1880

The tray is engraved with scrolling foliage, small floral motifs and laurel-style wreaths. A beaded border follows the shaped edge and gives the stand a crisp decorative finish. The six spoons have oval bowls and decorative handles with raised scroll and leaf detailing.

fig 2. A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle.
fig 2. Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set for Six – Circa 1880

Displayed fully assembled, the cruet offers both practical function and considerable decorative presence!

Measurements:

Height to top of handle: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Diameter: 7" (approx. 18cm)

Total weight: 770g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Egg Cruet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09712102
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Bright-cut foliate engraving and laurel wreaths: decorative style popular from the 1870s onwards.
Beaded borders and cast claw feet: classic late Victorian breakfast tableware styling.
Central loop handle with peg mounts: standard cruet design from the late 19th century.
Spoons with die-stamped foliate terminals: original matched pattern flatware of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244586
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53453
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Archive I A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle.

Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set for Six – Circa 1880

Archive II A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle. View II
Archive III A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle. View V
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A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle.
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Egg Cruet Set For Six – circa 1880
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A late Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set featuring six pedestal egg cups and spoons arranged on a circular beaded stand with a central carrying handle.
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  • ObjectEgg Cruet Set
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Electroplated Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBeaded borders, Claw feet, Central loop handle, Engraved decoration
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in)

This Victorian silver-plated egg cruet set includes a circular stand, six pedestal egg cups, and six matching spoons, all styled in the classic English country house tradition. The piece is finished in a bright silver colour with electroplated nickel silver construction, incorporating a beaded border, engraved scrolling foliage with small floral motifs and laurel-style wreaths on the tray, claw feet, a central loop handle, and decorative handles with raised scroll and leaf detailing on the spoons. The set measures 18 cm high and 18 cm wide. Today, the cruet finds a practical home on a sideboard top, where it can be used for morning breakfast service or displayed as a dining table centrepiece. The silver plate displays light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use, while the entire arrangement remains fully assembled and ready for contemporary dining use.

FAQs

Egg cruets became popular during the nineteenth century in Britain as dedicated breakfast serverware. They were designed to hold soft-boiled eggs, spoons, and occasionally salt cellars for formal morning dining in middle and upper-class households.

Victorian egg cruet sets were commonly produced in sterling silver or electroplated nickel silver (EPNS). The frames often feature wirework or cast metal detailing, accompanied by pressed or raised metal cups and matching spoons.

Authentic pieces generally display manufacturer stamps, such as EPNS or specific maker marks, on the underside of the base or cups. Victorian examples frequently feature design elements of the era, such as beaded rims, engraved foliage, and claw feet.

An antique egg cruet can serve as a decorative centrepiece on a dining table, sideboard, or dresser. It can also be repurposed to display small decorative items, jewelry, or seasonal table arrangements.

Clean silver plate gently using a soft cloth and a specialised, non-abrasive silver polish to prevent removing the thin layer of silver plating. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and wash by hand in warm, soapy water before drying thoroughly.
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