Victorian Silver-Plated Egg Shell Sugar Scuttle, c.1880

Late 19th-century silver-plated sugar scuttle formed as a cracked egg shell, accompanied by a matching scoop. The bowl rests on a naturalistic base, with an irregular scalloped rim following the form of a broken shell.

A characteristic example of Victorian novelty tableware, attributed to circa 1880.

Period: Late 19th century / Victorian
Date: c.1880, attributed
Material: Silver-plated metal
Includes: Sugar scuttle and scoop
Maker: Unknown

Dimensions
Length: 11 cm
Height: 10 cm