Otter Face Egg Cup by Quail Ceramics

Description

The whole otter is the egg cup — the river otter, all whiskers and curiosity — with your soft-boiled egg sitting neatly in place of the top of the head. A small, slightly silly ceremony for the breakfast table.

Holds a standard egg; rim sized to rest the spoon against.

Dimensions: Approx. 9 cm H x 9 cm W x 14 cm D

Why it's here: Quail Ceramics has been part of our co-owner Tom's life from the very beginning — they're designed in Stoke-on-Trent, the English pottery town where he grew up. Every piece is hand-painted, and none of them are made just to look at: they're all built around a job — a salt shaker, a jug, a pencil pot, a vase, an egg cup. Quail is our favorite easy way to bring a little rural whimsy into a room. A otter face waiting at breakfast — that small pop of personality on an otherwise ordinary surface is exactly the point.

What you're getting: One hand-painted otter face egg cup.

Care: Hand-painted stoneware. Dishwasher safe; we'd still recommend the top rack and a gentle cycle for the long-term life of the painted detail. Not suitable for microwave or oven use.