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Hilite egg cup, 1 of 8

Side view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the tapering body. Top view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the inner surface. Underside view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the moulded logo in the base.
Side view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the tapering body. Top view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the inner surface. Underside view of a group of 8 egg cups showing the moulded logo in the base.

Classification

Description

One of a group of eight egg cups with a deep foot and a curved, stepped taper up the body. A lighthouse logo is moulded into the base.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Hilite

Inscriptions

moulded: "HILITE. REG PEND. MADE IN ENGLAND" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006960.1

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
42mm
Diameter
47mm

Colour

brown
mottled