Antique Treen Early 20th Century Wall Mounted Oval Egg Rack

Object Description

A useful egg rack having a well grained pine backboard with five graduated oak shelves for fourteen eggs. The bottom shelf has been re-positioned to give a better height. The whole has a pale colour and retains a patination.

Object History

Ex Deeley Collection

Object Literature

Illustrated in A History of Cooking Through the Ages by Robert Deeley and Philip Drury on page 22, hanging on the wall with other implements.

Object Details