Monday, 18 April 2011

Small but Perfectly Formed

This isn't going to be a post about random nonsense.  (Me, post about random nonsense?  As if!).   It's Easter and I have an egg cup collection to show you.  What could be more topical than that, I ask you!

I started collecting  egg cups donkeys of years ago although it was a bit of a side line as my salt and pepper sets were my main passion.  Nevertheless, I've got a small,  but perfectly formed, collection for your delectation.

First up is Pinocchio.  Isn't he a stunner?  Bought from Rimini (Italy) in the 80s.

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Full on.

I bought this from Liberty in the 80s.  It's a Bordalo Pinheiro egg cup (Portuguese).  They make a lot of cabbage leaf pottery items.


This one is a wooden one from Russia.  I think it's quite old but for the life of me can't remember its history.  Some years ago now, Mr J and P and I were visiting our friends in Holland and they took us to a small museum in their home town.  I remember being shown round by a guide who pointed out the egg cup to us and I remember saying that I used to collect egg cups.  He then said I could have it!  How bizarre is that?  You wouldn't get the British Museum giving away its exhibits would you now?


Egg cups in the ubiquitous cottage design.


A policeman egg cup.  I wonder if it's PC Plod from Noddy fame.


1950s atomic egg cups.  A jumble sale buy of yesteryear.



I have to admit that they weren't my favourite egg cups but I've just seen this one for sale on an online vintage shop for £12!  Yes, that's one for £12 and I've got 4 of them!  Eeeeeek!  They've quite rapidly gone to the top of my tree (I've just made that saying up and I'm rather liking it).

£12 for this!

Well, dear readers, we're off to visit Grandpappy J and P for a few days so I'll love you and leave you and let Bunny and Chick have the last word....




HAPPY EASTER DEAR READERS!

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31 comments:

  1. Scarlett18 April 2011 at 17:08

    How amazing is that museum giving you the egg cup - thats the best story behind an item ever! Loving the 1950s ones of course :o) Scarlett x

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  2. Jem 18 April 2011 at 17:59

    Egg cups are so pretty, I wish I like boiled eggs as I'd happily treat myself to a few if I did! I can't decide who looks more of a character; Pinocchio or the Policeman! :-)

    Jem xXx

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  3. Kylie18 April 2011 at 17:59

    Happy Easter to you to Loo.
    I love all of your egg cups especially I have to say, those atomic ones x

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  4. KC'sCourt!18 April 2011 at 18:00

    Lovely little collection. I have one a bit like the chick and bunny but it is an Elephant, given to me one easter when I was a child
    Julie xxxxxx

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  5. Unknown18 April 2011 at 18:43

    aawww what a sweet collection, i really like the pinocchio and the policeman the best take me back to my childhood. Have a lovely time away, dee x

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  6. Unknown18 April 2011 at 19:27

    I think that little chappie may have been telling fibs judging by the length of his nose!

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  7. sylviesgarden18 April 2011 at 19:30

    Such a sweet collection, I love Pinocchio.
    I hope you have a fabulous break, my lovely. Happy Easter!
    x

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  8. Crafts @ Home18 April 2011 at 19:43

    Happy Easter to you, what lovely eggcups, I like the bunny and chick best I think :)
    Sue Xx

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  9. ♥ emma bear forever ♥18 April 2011 at 20:02

    Lovely collection, the policeman and Pinocchio have got to be my fav's. More please :0) x

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  10. Ofelia18 April 2011 at 20:12

    Such a lovely and sentimental collection!
    My favorites are the policeman and the 1950s atomic egg cups.
    Have a fantastic week,

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  11. Me18 April 2011 at 20:44

    Theres something cheerful about egg cups! I bought a couple for Easter pressies this year, and of course took photos for the blog before they reached their new homes! My ones suddenly seem very dull! Love the bunny. Have a nice trip :) xxx

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  12. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]18 April 2011 at 20:45

    Great post, I'm another one who likes the 50s ones, and not just cos they're worth nearly £50! I may try admiring exhibits next time I'm in the V&A... x

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  13. doradadama18 April 2011 at 22:04

    What a great collection of egg cups, so darn adorable. the chick and bunny are my fave.
    especially the 50's ones.

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  14. Alex18 April 2011 at 23:45

    Happy Easter to you too! I really like the atomic ones, they're deliciously retro but not in a crazy way. Mind you, I love the cottage ones equally. So cute!

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  15. ♥ Miss Tea19 April 2011 at 09:18

    oh wow, love all your egg cup collections!! the pinokio, the russian, the bird, the policeman and the bunny are so adorable!!! ur so lucky to be given a free egg cup in that museum!! Have a Happy Easter!! x Susan

    http://tea-diary.blogspot.com

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  16. Scarlett19 April 2011 at 09:42

    eeek at the plastic flamingo shortage - who'd have though the company would go bust selling such a must have item *wink* Gutted! - Im hoping one day i'll come across a bootsale stall full of plastic garden flamingos! lol Scarlett x

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  17. The Vintage Kitten19 April 2011 at 11:59

    Your egg cup collection is gorgeous. I especially like the atomic ones and PC Plod is so cute. Have an 'eggcelent' Easter X

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  18. Sarah @ Modern Country Style19 April 2011 at 13:44

    However do you choose which egg cups to use when you have your boiled eggs? I'd be forever in a quandary!!

    Have a wonderful Easter, my lovely.

    Sarahx

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  19. Diane19 April 2011 at 13:50

    What a brilliant collection - i bet my mum has still got my old noddy ones. xxxx

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  20. Lucy in the Clouds19 April 2011 at 14:04

    "The egg cups are a sideline; salt and pepper pots are my main passion"!! You total loon! Ha, I love it! My fave is the Liberty chick, but the 50s ones are lovely too, I'm always looking out for old fabrics with geometric prints like that on - I thought it was 80s! :S

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  21. Unknown20 April 2011 at 20:23

    Lovely collection of eggcups! Have a great easter! :) x

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  22. Kim20 April 2011 at 22:50

    What a fantastic collection! I really can't begin to 'collect' anything else tho!! My house is already straining at the seams!! lol.... I think my fave one is the policeman!!

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  23. Annimalhouse25 April 2011 at 18:25

    I love this collection! I eat hard boiled eggs all the time, I bet they taste better out of cute little cups such as yours!

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  24. two birds26 April 2011 at 22:10

    what a wonderful collection! i love the wodden ones...don't know which of the pinocchio, the policeman or the russian one is my favorite!!

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  25. Nelly27 April 2011 at 13:09

    Hello there thanks for dropping by my blog and saying such nice things I shall be following you also as I think you and I have lots in common Hoarding and collecting being 2 of them lol

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  26. SixBalloons28 April 2011 at 07:30

    Great collection, I also love the Pinocchio with his long little nose. :)

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  27. Laura29 April 2011 at 16:51

    Very nice we love the egg cup collection!

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  28. Amy (Blighty Boutique)29 April 2011 at 21:35

    fab collection. I have some similar to mr plod x

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  29. a.M.2 May 2011 at 22:59

    What a great collection! I found some similar to the Pinocchio but gave them away to a friend. Next time I come across some, I may have to hang on to them!

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  30. Protector of Vintage8 May 2011 at 00:13

    I loved viewing your collection!! Very unique.

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  31. Amanda19 May 2011 at 13:43

    Ohh what a great collection of egg cups, I have a thing about egg cups, a totally normal and healthy thing!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog, those sprocket pillows are just the best thing since sliced bread, well for now at least.

    I'm off to go read some more!

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