This is a antique double egg cup marked "Sterling" on the smaller cup. Â There is also a hallmark next to "Sterling" on the smaller cup. Â It is an arrowhead pointing left with a capital "S" inside of the arrowhead. Â There is also a number on smaller cup "J101." Please see pictures for closer inspection. Â The antique sterling silver double egg cup belonged to my late brother who bought the piece at an estate auction in Mountain Brook Alabama in 1997. Â The antique double egg cup has a heavy surface of patina on it. Â it is 3" inches tall. The largest cup is 1 7/8" inches in diameter. The smaller cup is 1 1/2" inches in diameter. It weighs 68.3 grams. The antique egg cup is in good condition. Â The larger cup has a slight bend in the rim. Â Please see pictures.Â
Category
Other
Medium
Sterling Silver
Distinguishing marks
There is a hallmark on the smaller cup next to "Sterling." It is an arrowhead pointing left with an "S" inside of the arrowhead. There is also number "J101" stamped on smaller cup.
Condition
Good
Date Period
1950s or earlier
Size and dimensions of this item
3' inches tall. large cup is 1 7/8" inches in diameter. Smaller cup is 1 1/2" inches in diameter.
Weight
68.3 grams
Long Description
History
The antique egg cup belonged to my late brother who bought it at an estate auction in Mountain Brook Alabama. I believe he bought it in 1996 or 1997.
Price Paid (If known)
Unknown - Belonged to late brother
For Sale?
Yes