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Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs
Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs

Elkington & Co Set of 2 Victorian Sterling Silver Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co., Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

These exceptional antique Victorian jugs, crafted by the renowned silversmith Frederick Elkington of Elkington & Co, are the finest examples of their type you could hope to acquire.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails
Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails

Antique Elkington Silver Plated Claret Jug with Etched Shore Bird & Cattails

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The jug is hallmarked on the collar for Elkington & Co.

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter
Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter

Elkington & Co. Ruby Glass Decanter

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Silver Gilt and Ruby Glass Decanter Elkington & Co. Hallmarked Birmingham, 1887 This exquisite ruby glass jug by Elkington & Co. is mounted with gilt silver in a finely deta...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Glass

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co
Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian claret jug by Elkington & Co, having a quality late Victorian clear glass and silver plate mounted claret jug with a lion rampant finial holding...

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Antique 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Jug by Frederick Elkington, 1873, London
Victorian Sterling Silver Jug by Frederick Elkington, 1873, London

Victorian Sterling Silver Jug by Frederick Elkington, 1873, London

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the jug bears an applied registration plaque bearing 'Elkington, 1325'.

Category

Antique 1870s English Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four Piece English Parcel-Gilt Silver Bachelor Tea Service
Four Piece English Parcel-Gilt Silver Bachelor Tea Service

Four Piece English Parcel-Gilt Silver Bachelor Tea Service

Located in New York, NY

Marked: London, 1878, Maker: Frederic Elkington. Comprising a teapot, cream jug, sugar bowl and pair of sugar tongs.

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Antique 1870s British Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

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Victorian Elkington Silver-Gilt Mounted Glass Aesthetic Movement Design Jug
Victorian Elkington Silver-Gilt Mounted Glass Aesthetic Movement Design Jug

Victorian Elkington Silver-Gilt Mounted Glass Aesthetic Movement Design Jug

By Elkington & Co., Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

Delightful and highly decorative Victorian silver-gilt mounted glass aesthetic movement design cream jug. Maker: Frederick Elkington, London, 1882.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug by Elkington

Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug by Elkington

Located in London, GB

STERLING SILVER AND GLASS CLARET JUG made in 1859 by Elkington

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers and Decanters

Materials

Sterling Silver

Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs
Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs

Outstanding Quality and Very Large Pair of Victorian Silver-Gilt Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Elkington Birmingham, 1889 each 18 1/2 inches (47 cm). 159 oz (4950.g).

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Claret Jug
Claret Jug

Claret Jug

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Claret Jug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A rare sterling silver and glass Claret Jug London 1870 Elkington & Co The original glass with "hob nail" cut, the sterling mount chased and fully hallmarked.

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Antique 19th Century Serving Pieces

Antique Claret Jug
Antique Claret Jug

Antique Claret Jug

Located in Hollywood, CA

An exceptional Glass and silver plated Claret Jug English, c1875 Elkington & Co. The glass on this jug is of the finest quality.

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers and Decanters

Antique Claret Jug
Antique Claret Jug

Antique Claret Jug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An exceptional Glass and silver plated Claret Jug English c1875 Elkington & Co The glass on this jug is of the finest quality.

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Antique 19th Century Pitchers

Antique Claret Jug
Antique Claret Jug

Antique Claret Jug

Located in West Hollywood, CA

An exceptional Glass and silver plated Claret Jug English c1875 Elkington & Co The glass on this jug is of the finest quality.

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Antique 19th Century Pitchers

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by frederick elkington circa 1878. Frederick Elkington was one of the finest silversmiths of the 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug
Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century unique Victorian electrotype monumental water jug, copy of the rare solid silver example dating to the 17th century, the Tudor period.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

Materials

Metal

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug
Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

Antique 19th Century Victorian Elkington Electrotype Monumental Kremlin Jug

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th century unique Victorian electrotype monumental water jug, copy of the rare solid silver example dating to the 17th century, the Tudor period.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Vases

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Claret Jug by Elkington, 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a fine Victorian silver plated claret jug, bearing the makers' mark of the renowned silversmiths, Elkington of Birmingham and dated 1864.

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1897
19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1897

19th Century Victorian Solid Silver Hunting Jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1897

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1897 (x), maker's mark E&CoLD (Elkington & Co Ltd). The firm Elkington & Co, founded in 1815, became very popular for pione...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Crystal Claret Jug Elkington, 19th Century

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug
Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug

Antique Victorian Elkington & Co 1880s Sterling Silver Cellini Style Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver Cellini style claret jug made by Elkington & Co; an addition to our silver jug collection This except...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866
Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866

Stunning Aesthetic Period Antique Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington in 1866

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, London

Carrying old plate marks for 1866 by Elkington & Co., this exceptional Victorian, antique silver plate claret jugantique silver plate claret jug, features a cut glass and etched glas...

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Antique 1860s English Aesthetic Movement Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.
Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.

Antique Victorian Pair of Sterling Silver Claret Jugs by Elkington & Co. Ltd.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Victorian English sterling silver claret jugs made by Elkington & Co Ltd; an addition to our Victorian silverware collection.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.
Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.

Antique English Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Claret Jug by Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous antique crystal claret jug with the underside of the foot with a star cut.

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Vintage 1910s English George IV Barware

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887
19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887

19th Century Victorian Silver & Glass Hunting Claret Jug, Elkington & Co, c.1887

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked English Silver (925 Standard), Birmingham, year 1878 (n), Maker Elkington & Co. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected with age.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C
Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C

Antique Victorian Silver Plated and Cut Crystal Claret Jug Elkington & Co 19th C

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful Antique Victorian silver plated claret jug, by the renowned Victorian silversmith and retailer Elkington & Co, and bearing their makers marks and date stamp for 1...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Jug and Tot Set by Elkington & Co
Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Jug and Tot Set by Elkington & Co

Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Whiskey Jug and Tot Set by Elkington & Co

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each silver mount, in addition to the part hallmarks to each cover, are all very clear. Dimensions: Whiskey jug Length from back of handle t...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by frederick elkington circa 1878. Sterling silver and weighing 17 troy ounces, stamped birmingham hallmarks, 1878 date and maker stamp.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington
19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century silver claret jug by Frederick Elkington circa 1878. Sterling silver and weighing 17 troy ounces, stamped Birmingham hallmarks, 1878 date and maker stamp.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Sterling Silver 'Blackjack' Jugs, Hallmarked 1884
Pair of Sterling Silver 'Blackjack' Jugs, Hallmarked 1884

Pair of Sterling Silver 'Blackjack' Jugs, Hallmarked 1884

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Spectacular pair of sterling silver jugs by Elkington & Co. Hallmarked London, 1884.

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Antique 1880s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Jug Ewer Pitcher 1908 Large
Antique Sterling Silver Jug Ewer Pitcher 1908 Large

Antique Sterling Silver Jug Ewer Pitcher 1908 Large

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

A magnificent Antique Solid Silver Jug with an impressive figural handle. The Jug has a broad spout and stands on a spread pedestal foot.

Category

Early 20th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug
Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

Victorian Glass and Sterling Silver Mounted Claret Jug

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The bulbous glass body is embellished with exceptional acid etched foliate decoration, accented with a star cut motif to the underside. This magnificent Elkington & Co claret ju...

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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Water or Cordial Jug, Antique George V
Sterling Silver Water or Cordial Jug, Antique George V

Sterling Silver Water or Cordial Jug, Antique George V

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine antique George V sterling silver water jug has a plain rounded baluster style form.

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Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878
19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878

19th Century Victorian Aesthetic Movement Solid Silver Wine Jug, C.1878

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), Birmingham, year 1878 (D), Maker FE (Elkington & Co). CONDITION In great condition - no damage.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian 'Komai' Solid Silver Water Jug, Christopher Dresser circa 1880
Antique Victorian 'Komai' Solid Silver Water Jug, Christopher Dresser circa 1880

Antique Victorian 'Komai' Solid Silver Water Jug, Christopher Dresser circa 1880

By Elkington & Co., Frederick Elkington, Christopher Dresser

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The design and quality of this jug is truly unique and exceptional, the silver is crisp and heavy gauge.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Knife Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

A rare silver gilt Jug of the Aesthetic movement made by Frederick Elkington.
A rare silver gilt Jug of the Aesthetic movement made by Frederick Elkington.

A rare silver gilt Jug of the Aesthetic movement made by Frederick Elkington.

Located in London, GB

The silver gilt Jug is beautifully engraved on the upper section with trailing foliage and flower heads, above an arch work band. This example has a sparrow beak pouring spout and sc...

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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co
Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co

Antique Victorian Silver Plate and Cut Crystal Claret Jug by Elkington & Co

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

This is a superb English Victorian silver plate and cut crystal claret jug bearing the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Elkington, circa 1870 in date.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington
Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington

Exceptional 19th Century Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug by Elkington

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A superb example by the finest British silver plating specialists of the 19th century. The glass body profusely etched with leafy motifs and vinery, rising from a flattened base to ...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Sterling Silver Cream Jug /  Creamer in George I Style
Vintage Sterling Silver Cream Jug /  Creamer in George I Style

Vintage Sterling Silver Cream Jug / Creamer in George I Style

By Elkington & Co.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of this silver cream jug is plain and unembellished with applied moulded decoration to the rim.

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Vintage 1960s English George I Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.
Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.

Antique Victorian Etched Glass and Silver Plated Claret Jug, Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Antique Victorian etched glass and silver plated claret jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1880 Beautiful Victorian claret jug made by one of the best makers of the Victorian period and als...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug
Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

Signed/Inscribed/Dated: Birmingham 1875 by Frederick Elkington

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Antique 19th Century English Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs
Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs

Pair of Victorian Silver-Mounted Claret Jugs

By Elkington & Co.

Located in London, GB

Pair of Antique Victorian Silver Claret Jugs, the silver mounts are made by Elkington & Co.

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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

Antique English Silver Aesthetic Movement Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in London, GB

A superb Victorian conical silver gilt mounted glass claret jug engraved and etched with 'Aesthetic'design.

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English Pitchers and Decanters

English Aesthetic Water Jug

English Aesthetic Water Jug

Located in Long Island City, NY

This is a smaller example of Elkington's design # 16587 for a covered claret jug.

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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Four-Piece Silver Tea Set
Four-Piece Silver Tea Set

Four-Piece Silver Tea Set

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H 9 in Dm 6 in

Four-Piece Silver Tea Set

Located in Folkestone, Kent

A high quality four piece silver tea and coffee set, consisting a teapot, a coffee pot, a sugar bowl and a milk Jug. Made by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1927. Total weight including ...

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Vintage 1920s English Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug
Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug

Victorian Period Silver Mounted Cut-Glass Claret Jug

By Frederick Elkington

Located in Fresno, CA

A Victorian period silver mounted and cut-glass claret jug. Hallmarked for Frederick Elkington, Birmingham, 1886, the hinged lid with lion and shield finial, the collar with bacchana...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

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Located in London, GB

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Elkington Jug For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic elkington jug available at 1stDibs. A elkington jug — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer elkington jug, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each elkington jug bearing Victorian or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made elkington jug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elkington & Co., Frederick Elkington and Christopher Dresser are consistently popular.

How Much is a Elkington Jug?

Prices for a elkington jug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $706 and can go as high as $60,560, while the average can fetch as much as $2,892.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

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Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

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Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.