Vintage Tagus Portugal Copper & Brass Egg Coddler Warmer, Complete With Rack & Burner

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This is a beautiful, complete vintage mid-century copper and brass egg coddler (egg warmer/boiler). This piece features a classic ovoid … Read more This is a beautiful, complete vintage mid-century copper and brass egg coddler (egg warmer/boiler). This piece features a classic ovoid copper body supported by ornate, scrolling brass legs and is topped with a detailed brass hen/rooster finial handle on the lid.
Unlike most vintage sets found today, this item is 100% complete and includes both its original under-mounted spirit/alcohol burner base and the original removable interior metal wire rack designed to hold 3 eggs perfectly.
• Includes the main copper body, hen lid, original interior wire egg rack, scroll-leg stand, and fuel burner.
• Condition: Very good vintage condition. Structurally sound with NO severe dents, deep scratches, or structural damage. Displays a beautiful, authentic vintage patina.
* The makers mark , Tagus - made in Portugal, dates this egg coddler from the 1960’s- 1970’s.
This is an item that can be displayed or still used!
Egg coddling is a gentler, slower method than boiling — eggs steamed in a water bath, with butter and herbs added before the lid goes on, producing tender whites with perfectly done yolk's. This coddler handles three eggs at once. Copper is an exceptional heat conductor for this unique cooking of eggs. See less