O P Co Syracuse China Pedestal Egg Coddler Some call egg cup, but the name of this vessel is Egg Coddler. The Syracuse China Company, formerly known as the Onandaga Pottery Company, manufactured the ceramic body of egg coddlers for Premier Egg Cup, beginning in 1893. According to an 1893 flyer, the egg coddlers were finished with a screwtop cover made of solid German silver. Later versions of the coddler lids might have been made with another metal. This coddler consists of the words O.P. and SYRACUSE CHINA, without any framing or shaping. This backstamp was used by Syracuse from 1897 to 1920 on commercial ware and 1897 to 1926 on dinnerware. These coddlers might have been produced by Syracuse independently of the Premier Egg Cup contract. Height 2 1/2 inch; Length across widest area 1 7/8 inch; No chips no cracks on outer of coddler, but the inside rim where the grooved band was applied has a chip and best guess from the making. The lid does have some spots as seen. I have not cleaned, I am selling just as found. Please ask any questions. Shipping cost is actual cost, no handling fee. Please search for Allies Vintage Alley to see my online store.