Egg Coddlers / Egg Cups, Royal Worcester, Lavinia, English Bone China, Vintage

• Vintage Egg Coddler / Egg Cup, Royal Worcester 4 Ring Lid, Lavinia Pattern, English Bone China, English Tableware, Vintage Tableware, (Discontinued)
• Made in England 
• Vintage: late 1960's  
• Details:  A highly desirable vintage egg coddler by Royal Worcester.  Featuring the beautiful pattern called "Lavinia", with purple berries, flowers and blue/green leaves.  It has a shiny stainless steel lid with four rings and a round handle, making it easy to lift the eggs out of the water when cooked.  Crafted from fine English bone china, this egg coddler showcases timeless elegance.  Based on the backstamp and when this pattern was introduced, we can date this piece to the late 1960's, most likely 1968.  Perfect for serving soft-cooked eggs (see below for instructions), with style, these pieces blend classic design with functional sophistication, making them a distinguished addition to any well appointed table setting. Must be Hand Washed to maintain condition.
  
• Material:  Bone China, Stainless Steel (lid)
• Dimension:  Approx. 3.75 inches Tall (including the lid ring), and 2.0 inches in Diameter (top opening).
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no cracks, chips, dents or scratches.  Lid still very shiny.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.  

Did you know Royal Worcester was truly started by royalty?  The porcelain factory was founded in 1751 with a Royal Warrant from King George III.  Dr. John Wall, a physician, and a group of local businessmen, established a porcelain factory as a way to boost prosperity and employment in Worcester, England.   Royal Worcester is believed to be the oldest or second oldest remaining English porcelain brand still in existence today, established in 1751.  It's also credited with being the first to apply transferring of prints onto porcelain (in 1756).  The factory celebrated its 250th anniversary 2001. The last trading date for Royal Worcester was 14 June 2009.  However, 2009 the brand name and intellectual property were acquired by Portmeirion Pottery Group and they continue to make Royal Worcester, but no longer in Worcester.

How to Coddle an Egg in Royal Worcester Premier Egg Cup.  Remove metal cover. Break egg into cup.  Add a little butter, salt & pepper to taste. Stand in 2 inches of boiling water and boil for a minimum of 6 minutes.  When unscrewing the cover, grasp the top completely. Do not unscrew by the ring, as this is intended only for lifting the egg cup out of the water.  The egg can be eaten directly from the cup.  If the egg is not cooked to your satisfaction, replace the cover and return to boiling water.