That's the only thing I can figure. I wish I could pinpoint a family, but my research has come up empty. Again, thanks so much for you time and the information. CJ
Ahhhh. Now I see. I should have thought of that. Too long a day I guess. Thank you so much. There is one other aspect of this cup that is a puzzle as well. Not sure if I should do a separate posting . . . The bowl of the cup is unembellished except for a finely detailed engraving of a hovering bee (...
I have used your website and I am pretty certain that this egg cup was made around 1855. It has a full lion walking to the left; a left profile monarch; a gothic letter D; and a leopard w/out a crown. The only mark I can't find is the maker's mark. The initials are J I. They are arranged vertically,...