Elegant and rare, this antique or vintage H. Mckenzie Silver plate Breakfast Cruet Set for four eggs was created with real imagination!
The set contains a base tray with four raised edges in the base to provide additional space to place spoons; four goblet-shaped cups and four old fiddle spoons, suspended from the rack at the top of the gate posts in the centre.
In the middle of the tray there is a metal 5-bar Gate with a finial-handle shaped as a large cast cockrel or rooster proudly perching on the top, admiring his kingdom.
The tray rests on four ball feet. Each goblet sits on a raised small pole, which fits inside its base, and can be taken of it to be placed on the table. The goblets are decorated with miniature bead pattern on the base. The tray has a wavy fluted raised rim to accommodate spoons.
The reverse of the tray is marked with H.M & Co, Epns and English Make, dating it from late Victorian to Edwardian period.
Condition report: Excellent antique condition, with only minor age signs, such as a couple of dots inside the cups or minor scratches/dots on the tray.
Approximate measurements: about 8 inches or 20 cm high, and about 6 inches and 15.5 cm in diameter. The height of the goblets are 2.5 inches or 6.5 cm, the diameter is 2 inches or 5 cm. The length of the spoons is about 5 inches or 12.5 cm.
The central part of the cruet will be unscrewed to be wrapped and placed into the postage box - it can be easily slotted back and attached to the tray with two original attached screws - no tools required - I will make instructional photos before postage, for your convenience, if required for use.
For US Customers:
The price you see already INCLUDES the new US TARIFF and handling fee. I will be covering these costs ON YOUR BEHALF, as Etsy does not process these recently imposed duties. Without this arrangement, your item would otherwise be held at US Customs.
All items are vintage or antique - their condition varies but is never new! All items are dispatched recorded: including their detailed condition and the packaging - this is done for transparency, and also as proof if any breakages happen in transportation despite the very careful wrapping.
