Coalport egg cup stand

A rare and interesting Coalport egg cup stand complete with the original six egg cups all with C-scroll moulding, the two handled stand of lobed shape raised on four paw feet, the egg cups of stepped shape with tapered stems. Both the stand and egg cups vividly painted with bunches of colourful garden flowers and scattered sprigs almost certainly by Thomas Brentnall and all enhanced with gilding.

Date: Circa 1820

Length: 10 inches (25.5cm)  Width: 5  1/4 inches ( 13.5 cm)

Condition: Undamaged and unrestored, just a small firing flaw to one handle and typical light gilt wear to some of the egg cups from use.  Unbelievable condition for a useful item after 200 years.
Item No. 1955

Price: £ 295