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Egg Cups, Part Eleven

March 28, 2023 at 8:00 am by Claudia

More in our little tour, part 11!

• Our friend on the left is very tall. Years after I found this cup, I discovered that they usually came in a pair. The head can be removed and is supposed to have holes for salt and pepper. Mine doesn’t for some reason. So, you put the egg in the cup – it would have to be soft boiled because it’s a very large opening, and you turn the head upside down to salt and/or pepper it. An early find.

•  This one is a favorite. It was made by Mansell, a company in England. It’s Humpty Dumpty sitting on a wall, and the egg goes inside the head. I usually display this one with a painted egg that Don foud for me in Prague.

These guys live on the little shelf I have in the den.

Hope you’re all doing well.

Stay safe.

Happy Tuesday.

 

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  1. kathy in iowa says

    March 28, 2023 at 8:27 am

    hope you’re doing well with the change of routine/daily travels for the coaching work. am sure you bring a book to read on the bus … hope it’s one you can get into so that the ride feels fast, especially going home.

    more cute egg cups! have you ever counted to know how many you have?

    as i write this, an ad keeps popping up and now it’s what i want … pizza for breakfast … ha. best i get something (what?) so can get other things done.

    happy, safe tuesday to everyone.

    kathy

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  2. Barrie says

    March 28, 2023 at 8:27 am

    So cute….

    Have a good day!

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  3. Shanna says

    March 28, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Your egg cup collection is so varied and interesting!

    Hope your NYC work is going smoothly. Thinking of that shot you took with the row of bikes—do you ever take a bike to your job? My son travels all over the city for work and he often takes a bike.

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  4. carol o'connell says

    March 28, 2023 at 10:50 am

    Love your series on the egg cups! I love seeing all the little treasures you have in the cabinet, Hope you are enjoying your busy coaching schedule this week.
    Take care,
    Carol

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  5. Linda MacKean says

    March 28, 2023 at 11:09 am

    I hope you work is going well. I love these two egg cups. This has been a fun revisit of your collection. Hugs!

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  6. Vicki says

    March 28, 2023 at 11:13 am

    The tall one, how clever; everything you need with place for the egg and the shaker to boot! Any thoughts about how old he might be?

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  7. Cathy S says

    March 28, 2023 at 11:16 am

    Thank you so much for taking the time to post on your blog. Even if it’s a short one, we always know you are out there and doing fine.

    Safe travels to and from the city each day.

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  8. jeanie says

    March 28, 2023 at 11:51 am

    These are both adorable!

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  9. Elaine in Toronto says

    March 28, 2023 at 4:30 pm

    More cute egg cups. Love the way Humpty Dumpty has his legs crossed. Hope your day in NYC went well. Take gentle care. Hugs, Elaine

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  10. chris K in Wi says

    March 28, 2023 at 5:10 pm

    I remember when Don brought that painted egg home when he was working in Prague. My daughter is going on a trip this summer with friends and one of the destinations is Prague. She is quite excited.

    I think about you often during the day and wonder how things are going on your new adventure. Hope you are enjoying the work and the people you are coaching! Take care.

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  11. Roxie says

    March 28, 2023 at 10:55 pm

    As a former kindergarten teacher, I love the Humptys! Our end-of-the-year event was a Mother Goose party and I always made the Humpty Dumpty costumes. Good memories!

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