Here we have a rare and desirable egg cup with 4 applied attractive female figures in what is known as the Dancing Hours pattern. The figures are molded separately using fine grained white clay then applied to the side of the egg cup while the clay is still pliable in a process known as sprigging.  The clay is cane ware, not being glazed, this is very finely detailed.  The egg cup measures 2 ½” in height to the rim by 2” across the opening. The egg cup is in original mint condition with no damage or repairs. The bottom of the egg cup is impressed “WEDGWOOD ENGLAND” their mark used starting during the 1890s.  Yellow ware egg cups are extremely rare and are highly prized by collectors.