Home News “Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help identify this small mug-like item I found at a local thrift store. I tried searching online but couldn’t find anything. Any help would be appreciated.” Check the comments for more…👇

“Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help identify this small mug-like item I found at a local thrift store. I tried searching online but couldn’t find anything. Any help would be appreciated.” Check the comments for more…👇

News admin1 · March 27, 2026 · 0 Comment

Vintage kitchen gadgets always attract attention, but some are so unusual they leave people guessing. One perfect example is the Howard Electric Egg Boiler and its tiny ceramic measuring cup. At first glance, the cup looks like a miniature coffee mug with strange numbers printed around it. Many shoppers spot it at estate sales or thrift stores and assume it’s a toy, a novelty cup, or even a shot glass. In reality, that ceramic cup had a very specific purpose. The markings—3, 5, 7, and 9—weren’t minutes on a timer. They were water levels. Each level matched how you wanted... Continues…