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Antique Pair Silver Plated Entree Dishes Elkington, Dated 1888 19th Century
About the Item
This is an exquisite and rare antique pair of English silver plated Entree dishes by the renowned silversmith Elkington & Co, and dated 1888.
The dishes feature a rectangular shape with delightful matching gadrooned rims to the lid and dish, each with beautifully decorated fluted twist handles.
In excellent condition, these wonderful entree dishes are ready to grace your dining table.
A truly exquisite pair that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.
The pair has the family crest of a mermaid with sword of either the Minett, Cusack or Murrey family
Condition:
In excellent condition with cleae makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 x Width 29 x Depth 23
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 11 inches x Depth 9 inches
Elkington & Co
was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England.
The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.
Over the course of history it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler, at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
- Creator:Elkington & Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 9.06 in (23 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1888
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- Seller Location:London, GB
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