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Two-piece egg separator

Side view of an egg separator showing the top section sitting on the base. Side view of an egg separator showing the top section sitting on the base with the separating slot visible. Side view of an egg separator showing the base on its own. Underside view of an egg separator showing the base on its own and upside down to expose the injection moulding gate. Underside view of an egg separator showing the top section leaning on the base to expose the underside of the top. Top view of an egg separator showing the inside surface of the top section as it leans on the base.
Side view of an egg separator showing the top section sitting on the base. Side view of an egg separator showing the top section sitting on the base with the separating slot visible. Side view of an egg separator showing the base on its own. Underside view of an egg separator showing the base on its own and upside down to expose the injection moulding gate. Underside view of an egg separator showing the top section leaning on the base to expose the underside of the top. Top view of an egg separator showing the inside surface of the top section as it leans on the base.

Classification

Description

A peach coloured plastic egg separator in two pieces, circa 1950s. This device has a small base bowl and conical top with a slot for the egg white to slip through whilst the yolk would stay in the top section.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Inscriptions

moulded: "Not for oven use. 1/4 lb Made in England"

Object number

AIBDC : 003439

Date

1950 (circa)

Method

injection moulded

Material

plastic
Dimensions
Height
60mm
Diameter
81mm

Colour

orange
peach