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Emmell cruet set

Side view of a cruet set showing the smooth egg shape. Side view of a cruet set showing the smooth egg shape. Top view of a cruet set showing the single hole for salt and 7 holes for pepper. Underside view of a cruet set showing the bases. Side view of a cruet set showing the tops removed from the bases. Top view of a cruet set showing the tops removed from the bases.
Side view of a cruet set showing the smooth egg shape. Side view of a cruet set showing the smooth egg shape. Top view of a cruet set showing the single hole for salt and 7 holes for pepper. Underside view of a cruet set showing the bases. Side view of a cruet set showing the tops removed from the bases. Top view of a cruet set showing the tops removed from the bases.

Classification

Description

A cruet set comprising small egg shaped salt and pepper pots, circa mid 20th century. The pots separate around the middle and join with a screw thread. When assembled they give the appearance of an egg in an egg cup. Made from compression moulded urea formaldehyde by Emmell.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Emmell

Inscriptions

moulded: "EMMELL" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008516SA

Date

1930 - 1969 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
45mm
Diameter
36mm

Colour

green