1921 English Silver Egg Cup & Spoon Set

From an antique silver market in the north of England, we are so pleased to have found this charming English Sterling Silver Egg Cup & Spoon Set, presented in its original fitted case. The egg cup, paired with its own diminutive spoon, offers a quietly elegant way to mark the rituals of the morning table.

Fully hallmarked with a date stamp for 1921, the cup is finished with a softly ruffled and beaded rim to gently frame the egg within—a thoughtful detail that lends grace to even the simplest fare. The set was produced by Adie Brothers Ltd., a well-regarded firm of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter known for its finely made silverware.

The case is retailer-marked for William Greenwood, a prominent jeweler in Leeds, and sets such as these were often given as christening gifts—chosen for their beauty, usefulness, and the hope that they might remain with their recipient for years to come. The cup is engraved with an elegant, intertwined monogram, its looping script a quiet reminder of its original owner and the friend or family member who first presented this precious gift. There is something especially lovely in the idea: a first keepsake of silver, tied to early mornings and family traditions.

A piece both practical and sentimental, this set carries with it the quiet charm of English silver—ready to serve “eggies and soldiers” with just the right sense of occasion.

Strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. In very good antique condition. Box measures 6" x 2"H. Egg Cup measures 2.5"H x 2" in diameter. Spoon measures 4.5" in length.