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19th Century Pair of Elkington & Company Silver Plated Lidded Chalices

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A pair of Elkington & Company lidded confitures The silver plated vases bear to the underside, Elkington & Co marks, and the date letter for 1873. The circular bases rise on three spun feet, having three tritons blowing on conch shells set about central columns; the ovoid lidded bodies are decorated with tracery, have inlets for spoons and are surmounted by models of the young Poseidon, holding tridents. Dated 1873.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1873
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: One triton missing, the other is an old replacement. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 89751stDibs: LU954711088993

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