Creator(s): William Hutton & Sons Ltd (Silversmith)

Currently in storage

About this object

The object is a four-egg boiler. It is shaped like an egg supported by three long thin legs with claw feet. Between the feet is a round platform which holds a fuel canister. Around the top and bottom of the egg is a stylized palmette design. The top is mounted with a wooden flask shaped knob. Inside is a small rack which holds four eggs at one time.

Made from:

Silver plate -- wood

Made in:

Sheffield, England

Date made:

ca. 1900

Size:

21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.203.1-4

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

MARK on bottom: crossed arrows; WH in a circle (marks for Wm. Hutton and Sons); &; S; 38; M; .5; MP/A; HARD SOLDERED; 13045; beads in a curve

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973