Bidspirit auction | Edwardian Sterling Silver Egg Cup

Edwardian Sterling Silver Egg Cup by Elkington and Co, Birmingham 1910 - This Edwardian egg cup is crafted from 925 silver and features a classic pedestal form with a circular spreading foot and a slightly flared rim. Both the rim and the base are decorated with a subtle reeded border. The interior retains a visible gold-wash gilt finish. The item bears the maker mark E and Co in an oval cartouche for Elkington and Co. Adjacent hallmarks include an anchor for the Birmingham assay office, a lion passant confirming the use of 925 silver, and the lowercase date letter l for the year 1910. The egg cup is housed in its original green fitted presentation box, with the interior lid gold-stamped for the retailer H. L. Brown and Son, Jewellers by Appointment, 70, Fargate, Sheffield.