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An Elkington shield
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A shield by Elkington & Co decorated with classical scenes. The centre is embellished with classical female figures playing musical instruments. Continuing with the musical motif, around the edge of the shield is decorated with scenes of musicians playing and putti dancing. The shield is placed in a wooden frame.
Biography
Elkington & Co, founded in 1815, is the pioneer, and inventor of the electroplating process. Dr. John Wright originally came across the use of a solution of cyanide of silver in potassium of cyanide for making electroplated silver. The Elkingtons recognised the possibility of using electricity in the plating process and thus purchased and patented his process.
Over time, electroplating became extremely successful, with Elkington receiving various British royal warrants, and also an Imperial and Royal Warrant from the emperor of Austria. In 1884 they produced an electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler which now resides in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
- Creator:Elkington & Co. (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)Diameter: 25.01 in (63.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU8883234994652
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