Chick Eggcup

Q: I recently acquired my grandparents’ house and everything in it, and I came across this pewter egg with a chick’s head. It stands up with the chick’s legs. There aren’t any markings on it, so I have no idea what it is or who made it. Can you help me figure it out?  A: […]

Maddock Eggcups

Q: What are these items? Are they dessert cups? I’m hoping they hold some interest. A: These are eggcups and are used to hold soft-boiled eggs. A soft-cooked egg is put into the cup with the larger end down, the top of the shell is cut off, and the egg is scooped out and eaten […]

Aynsley Eggcup

Q: Can you tell me the age of an Aynsley eggcup in the shamrock pattern? A: John Aynsley established a pottery in Longton, Staffordshire, England, in 1775. He made printed earthenware. His son joined the business and the name became John Aynsley & Sons (Ltd.) in 1864. The factory began making bone china. “England” was […]