Beautiful red copper egg cooker (circa 1890) for 6 eggs, The egg-shaped mantle has a chicken as a knob to open it, the interior is completely tinned. The bronze knob has the image of a brooding chicken on her nest with eggs. You put water into the copper egg and the eggs are boiled by the accompanying burner (that is often missing) . The entire thing is in good condition, with minor signs of wear, see photos. See the photos which show the beautiful patina. Height 28 cm. Diameter 12.5 cm. Weight 0.9 kg.