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Mysterious Egg

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    Posted 13 years ago

    thirteen13…
    (2 items)

    I have no clue what it is... anyone know or what its value is?
    Its about 8" tall looks to be bronze/silver

    found it at a garage sale

    Mystery Solved

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    1. YardSaleDave, 13 years ago
      The piece inside your egg should lift out. Originally there were 4 small condiment jars for oil, vinegar, salt and pepper that sat into the 4 holes. This was part of a fancy place setting during the late Victorian time period.
      Your last photo is too blurry to read the marks.
      Hope this helps
      dave
    2. thirteen13vintage, 13 years ago
      Thanks for your information and time. The bottom reads M & W then there is a number w4087
    3. Fastlane, 13 years ago
      I may be wrong but I think this is actually used to hard boil eggs in. It looks like a candle would sit on the bottom to generate heat. The holder would accept 4 eggs and you simply lift it out when the eggs are done.
    4. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      Fastlane, you're not wrong. It is indeed an egg cooker. Here is one very similar. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-victorian-egg-cooker-late-1800s
    5. YardSaleDave, 13 years ago
      Thanks Fastlane, that's a first for me.
      dave
    6. tikiray tikiray, 13 years ago
      Here is another. This one is too shiny for me. lol

      http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-COPPER-PLATED-VINTAGE-EGG-POACHER-/110634443416?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c253a298#ht_943wt_1141
    7. thirteen13vintage, 13 years ago
      Thanks to all for your help.
    8. Fastlane, 13 years ago
      Pretty cool item. I had never seen one before so it was purely a guess. Glad I was correct though. LOL

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