Vintage Rabbit & Chick Duck Egg Cup Primrose Yellow

An unusually large vintage duck egg cup in cheerful primrose yellow, decorated with a sweet rabbit, chick and floral design.

Made from ceramic and produced in the UK, this charming egg cup is notably larger than a standard egg cup, designed to accommodate a duck egg. The soft yellow ground and pretty countryside inspired decoration give it a lovely nostalgic quality, with the rabbit and chick bringing a playful touch to the design.

The combination of useful kitchenware and decorative illustration reflects the appeal of vintage British tableware, where even simple breakfast pieces could be given colour and personality. Its generous proportions also make it an interesting piece for collectors of unusual kitchenalia.

With its sunny colouring and gentle animal motif, this egg cup would look lovely on a breakfast table, amongst country kitchen pieces or displayed on open shelving. It would also make a charming seasonal piece when Easter comes around, without being limited to a particular time of year.

A cheerful piece of vintage kitchenware with an unusual size and a lovely countryside character.

Details

Type: Duck egg cup
Material: Ceramic
Colour: Primrose yellow
Design: Rabbit, chick and floral motif
Origin: United Kingdom
Size: Duck egg
Era: Vintage

Dimensions

Height: 9 cm
Top diameter: 6.5 cm
Base diameter: 5 cm

Condition

Good vintage condition with faint crazing and a very small chip to the base rim. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

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