Royal Worcester Egg Coddler, Black Berry Design, Retro Porcelain Collectible

No chips cracks or crazing This Royal Worcester “Lavinia” pattern egg coddler is the standard size, designed to prepare one egg. The sweet design consists of blackberries, including fruit, vine, and flowers. The porcelain and chrome egg coddler dates to the 50’s to 60’s. RW no longer produces the standard one egg coddler. Black backstamp, consisting of stylized script W in a circle, with the words ROYAL WORCESTER above the circle, PORCELAIN beneath the circle, and MADE IN ENGLAND in smaller print below that. Coddler measures 3 1/2 inches high to top of ring, without lids stand 2 5/8 inches and have a 2 inch top diameter. Excellent to mint condition. No chips, cracks or wear. Coddlers double as the means to a perfectly cooked egg and to then beautifully present it. These little porcelain jars are a traditional cooking utensil in England – if you have never tasted a coddled egg before, you are in for a treat. HISTORIQUE: HOW TO CODDLE AN EGG Butter the inside of the coddler. Gently break in one or two eggs and add salt and pepper. Screw on the lid and place the coddler in about 2-1/2 inches of boiling water for 6 to 10 minutes, depending on the degree of firmness desired. Serve in the coddled egg over toast.