Gilded Hen On Her Nest
Stock No
GSN1609LM
2017
- £110.00
- €134 Euro
- $139 US Dollar
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Item Description
Pretty Hen on a basket as a nest, hatching her eggs
She has a finely painted gilded head and her wings have gilt highlights
Overglaze body and basket
Traditionally used for coddling eggs, (Eggs are coddled by submerging the eggs in their shells under boiling water inside the hen until gently poached), for storing eggs or for decorative use
Image 6- Early 20th century copy of cooking instructions
In excellent, useable condition. Very slight wear on the gilding
Dimensions: Length 18.5cm, Height 16cm, Width 13cm
Shipping: Tracked and insured £7
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West London, London
Period
LateC19th/Early20th
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)779 2722264