Description
This is a small stoneware egg cup in blue, made to hold one boiled egg upright at the breakfast table. It stands 6cm tall and measures 4.5cm across, on a narrow flared foot that lifts the cup clear of the plate. The body is fluted from rim to waist, and the glaze collects deeper in each groove and thins over the ridges, so the blue shifts in tone as the light moves across it. It weighs 0.08KG and holds 28ml, so it is a light, compact piece that sits comfortably in the hand and takes up very little room beside a plate.
It belongs on the breakfast table first: a boiled egg and soldiers on a slow morning, or a row of them laid out for weekend brunch so everyone has their own. Because it is made for food, it also works away from eggs, holding a little flaky salt, a few capers or a spoonful of jam beside a plate. The blue glaze pairs well with white or cream tableware and with warm wood, and it gives a plain table a quiet point of colour without fuss. It also makes a small, considered gift for someone who takes their breakfast seriously.
The cup is 100% stoneware under a solid coloured glaze, and stoneware is a dense clay body that holds heat well. Care is simple: it goes in the dishwasher, and it can go in the microwave and the oven too, so warming it through before the egg goes in is no trouble. For styling, stand one at each place on a side plate with a small spoon, or group several down the centre of the table at brunch. The styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Height |
6cm |
| Diameter |
4.5cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Blue |
| Finish |
Solid coloured glaze |
| Capacity |
28ml |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.08KG |
Frequently Asked
What is this egg cup made of?
It is made of 100% stoneware with a solid coloured glaze, fluted around the body and set on a small flared foot.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
Yes. It goes in the dishwasher, and it can also go in the microwave and the oven, so everyday care is easy.
How big is the egg cup?
It stands 6cm tall and measures 4.5cm across, holds 28ml and weighs 0.08KG, so it is a compact, light piece for the table.
Can I use it for anything other than eggs?
Yes. It is made for food, so it also works for a little flaky salt, a few capers or a spoonful of jam beside a plate.
What is included?
You receive one blue stoneware egg cup on its own, and the styling props shown, such as the plate and spoon, are not included.