Posted 9 years ago
ccjohncc
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Didn;t know what this was at first. Egg topper from the early 1900's Silver plate I believe. It was my Great Grandmothers. ;) I am not sure if it coming apart is by design or in need of a fix. A simple one peg hinge design.
Here ya go. Google image searching is a great resource...
No. M144
Edwardian Silver Egg Topper.
Made by Hilliard & Thomason.
Birmingham 1904.
Length 4" (10.5cm); Weight 1.8 troy oz.(57g).
http://www.bexfield.co.uk/11/m144.htm
I think the come apart system is original, not a damage, and intended construction for thoroughly clean it of any egg remaining :-)
As surgical devices aren't fixed and come apart for sterilisation :-)
Thanks For your input everyone ;)