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