Online Auction: Assorted Collectibles & Jewellery – Featuring Majolica Vase and Amber Pieces and furniture
Lot 159:
A Large Collection of Novelty and Figural Ceramic Egg Cups, 20th Century Category: Ceramics
Description
A diverse assortment of approximately thirty-five novelty egg cups, comprising various glazed ceramic and porcelain examples. The collection features a wide array of figural designs including anthropomorphic animals such as chicks, ducks, dogs, cats, and pigs, alongside standard pedestal forms. Decorative techniques include hand-painted polychrome finishes and transfer-printed motifs, with several pieces depicting nursery rhyme themes and regional souvenir designs. The lot represents a broad cross-section of 20th-century commercial pottery production, likely originating from various British, European, and East Asian factories. Height of individual pieces ranges from approximately 4 cm to 8 cm.
Condition report:
The collection is in overall good, stable condition. Some examples exhibit minor surface wear, light crazing to the glaze, and small chips to the rims or bases consistent with age and domestic use. Typical manufacturing imperfections present throughout, as expected with mass-produced giftware.
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