By Elkington & Co.
Located in London, GB
A fantastic English silver plated bronze centrepiece sculpture of a pair of hunting dogs, stamped with the name of the renowned silversmith Elkington, 19th century in date.
Skillfully cast in excellent detail, the sculpture features a pair of good-sized bloodhounds on the trail, one has his snout to the ground tail up, the other one catches the scent in the air.
Add this charming piece to the centre of your dining table.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 16 x width 24 x depth 17
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6.3 x width 9.4 x depth 6.7
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.
Bloodhound
The Bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar and, since the Middle Ages, for tracking people. Believed to be descended from hounds once kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert, Belgium, it is known to French speakers...
Category
1850s English Antique Elkington & Co. Sculptures
