Egg Cup, silver, silver-plated brass, Schiffers, Poland, 19th c.
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This egg cup, created by the Schiffers manufactory in Warsaw in the late 19th century, exemplifies naturalistic craftsmanship with distinct Art Nouveau influences. Produced circa 1890, the piece is cast from silver-plated brass, presenting a cool, silvery tone with a slightly matte, aged finish. The bowl, shaped as a cracked eggshell, features an irregular, jagged rim and a subtly textured surface that closely echoes the fine grain of an actual eggshell. The stem is meticulously crafted in the form of a bird’s leg, complete with accurately rendered scaling and anatomical detail, ending in a broad, chicken foot base with naturalistic, organic contours providing stability. Measuring 8 cm in height and 4.6 cm in diameter, the cup displays careful finishing and seamless transitions between parts. Its condition is very good, showing only minor signs of use and a gentle, authentic patina characteristic of its age. The form of the egg cup channels the spirit of the late 19th century, a time when fascination with the natural world permeated the decorative arts. The organic lines and lifelike chicken foot evoke an era that valued harmony between function and inspiration drawn from nature. This small object seems to narrate the story of a bygone breakfast table—an evocation of mornings with elegant tableware and the simple, deliberate act of breaking an eggshell. The subtle patina enhances its authenticity, as if every mark quietly records past conversations and early hours. The egg cup would suit display in a collector’s cabinet alongside silver cutlery of the era or Art Nouveau porcelain cups. It could be paired with minimalist tableware to highlight its sculptural form or presented as an accent on a dining room sideboard in an eclectic vintage-styled
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Height8 cm
Width4 cm
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Width4 cm
Height8 cm
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