set of 3 antique english egg cups

A charming set of three antique egg cups in cream ribbed ceramic, each banded with a vivid green stripe just below the rim — simple, graphic, and very pleasing together. Stamped "Foreign" on the base, a marking commonly used on ceramics exported to Britain in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which helps date and place them nicely. Line them up on a breakfast table, tuck them into a kitchen shelf with other French country pieces, or use them to hold small flowers, salt, or toothpicks for an unexpected and delightful table detail. Sourced from a brocante in Marseille. dimensions: 2"dia x 1.5"H