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A New Egg Cup

March 8, 2025 at 8:45 am by Claudia

Filming the egg cup collection, coupled with Easter occurring in April, saw me perusing available egg cups on eBay. I do this a couple of times a year. As I’ve said before, finding good vintage figural egg cups is much harder these days. You can find new egg cups that are figural in nature, but frankly, they’re usually cheap looking, with not nearly the detail that vintage cups have.

Anyway, I bookmarked a few that I liked. One of them was very inexpensive, so I went for it. It arrived yesterday.

I really love this bunny rabbit leaning against his egg cup cottage. I have one similar to it that is much smaller, with a gold lustreware glaze.

This one is in perfect condition, I love the paint colors used on the rabbit, It’s obviously vintage and was made in Japan. And it’s on the larger side. Hurrah!

I won’t be doing my annual egg cup tour because there’s a video tour on my YouTube channel. Oh, heck, I may highlight a few. There’s another wooden egg cup that I’ve been eyeing on eBay, but I don’t know if it’s still available. I’ve bookmarked it, so I’ll check into its availability today.

The wind was relentless yesterday and it’s still making its presence known today. Less intensity, but still there. I’m over it.

But it’s sunny…

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

 

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  1. Donnamae says

    March 8, 2025 at 9:42 am

    You are indeed a collector…there’s always room for one more eh?? It’s cute. Since I’m an enabler…go for the wooden one, too. Enjoy your day!! ;)

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 8, 2025 at 11:01 am

      Since they’re usually inexpensive, they don’t break the bank account. And I need a few little treats right now.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  2. Elaine (in Toronto) says

    March 8, 2025 at 10:38 am

    Love your new bunny egg cup. He looks pretty sassy. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Elaine

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    • Claudia says

      March 8, 2025 at 11:02 am

      He’s quite the dresser!

      Thanks Elaine.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  3. Wendy T says

    March 8, 2025 at 11:09 am

    I love the little details, like how the shirt drapes on Mr. Rabbit. He seems to be contemplating something….

    I, too, say go for the wooden egg cup!

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 8, 2025 at 12:15 pm

      Maybe planting a garden?

      Thanks so much, Wendy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  4. Carol Ann O'Connell says

    March 8, 2025 at 2:21 pm

    You have the BEST collection of egg cups! I love them all :)

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    • Claudia says

      March 8, 2025 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you, Carol!

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  5. kathy in iowa says

    March 8, 2025 at 6:23 pm

    good for you! and i also say go for the wooden egg cup.

    whether it’s windy or not, i hope you have a happy weekend.

    kathy

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    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:39 am

      Thanks so much, Kathy,

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  6. kaye says

    March 8, 2025 at 7:05 pm

    He is a charming fellow. I am glad you have him. Oh please, do show some of your egg cups on your blog. I really do enjoy seeing them each years, they make me smile and feel happy.

    May the sun shine and the wind cease,
    Kaye

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:39 am

      Thank you, Kaye.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  7. Judy Hariton says

    March 8, 2025 at 8:09 pm

    The egg cup is wonderful! I little present for your heart!

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    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:40 am

      Yes!

      Thank you, Judy.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  8. Linda MacKean says

    March 9, 2025 at 10:42 am

    Claudia, I really like the new addition. That bunny is so cute. I agree finding vintage figural egg cups is more of a challenge these days. Happy Spring!!

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:40 am

      Happy Spring, Linda.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  9. jeanie says

    March 9, 2025 at 11:30 am

    I can see why you were smitten by this one. He is absolutely adorable and looks beautifully made! Well done, Claudia!

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:40 am

      Thank you, Jeanie.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  10. Deb in Phoenix says

    March 9, 2025 at 2:20 pm

    I love the bunny egg. So cute. I love anything with bunnies on it. I guess it is time to get some of the Easter stuff out. Hope the winds stop soon. Enjoy your hunt for some more egg cups.

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:41 am

      Thank you, Deb.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
  11. Jenny says

    March 9, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    I love your new egg cup! Very charming.

    Reply
    • Claudia says

      March 10, 2025 at 8:41 am

      Thank you so much, Jenny.

      Stay safe.

      Reply
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