What-is-it question XXVI.

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What-is-it question XXVI.

Postby 2209patrick » Sat Mar 24, 2007 11:16 am

This silverplated piece was made in the 19th century.
It's 10.5 inches (26.7 cm) tall.
What was it called?

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Postby Doos » Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:43 pm

An egg carroussel/cooker?

Or on closer look .. some kind of nice drinking game?
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Postby 2209patrick » Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:47 pm

That's close enough for me Doos.

It's called an "egg cruet". Boiled eggs are kept warm inside of it.

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Postby Doos » Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:50 pm

I liked my 2nd guess better, where can I collect my won fridge?
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Postby 2209patrick » Sat Mar 24, 2007 3:00 pm

I like your second idea better too.

Sorry, no prizes. Shipping costs from Chicago to the Netherlands are too high.

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