English Sterling Silver

Rare Antique silver figural head spoon, Birmingham 1910 Elkington. Beautifully decorated with figural handle with what appears to be a clown or mer...

Large silver plate charger of the 'Battle of the Amazons' by Elkington & Co. English, Mid-19th Century Height 4cm, diameter 68cm This wonderf...

Beautiful and stylish high-quality Set of four antique Elkington and Co silver heavy gauge plated candlesticks made in the George III style with square ribbed tapering columns, annulated knops and raised stepped square petaled and weighted bases. Marks: One corner of each of the bases of two is stamped with the Elkington & Co trademark of a shield with a crowned E & Co, individually stamped Gothic letters E M, for Elkington Mason and co, and the date code letter P in a square standing on its corner. This date code relates to the year 1854 and all of the marks are in a line in the form of hallmarks. The other matching two are dated 1845 Each candlestick having a lift out sconce or nozzle and have a number stamped on the base of the socket of two 2756. The central petal on one side of two candlesticks have been engraved with a discreet crest of a top part of a lion holding a shield, which we believe to be that of the Ripley family. Ref 1. The heraldic description of the crest is a demi-lion rampant regardant, collared, supporting between the paws an escutcheon with chevron. *A tremendous and hard to find set of four antique Elkington and Co silver plated candlesticks in the George III style dating from the early Victorian period. Measures: Height: (an impressive) 10.25” (26cm). Width: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Condition: Good condition with clear crisp hallmarks, no wear to silvering anywhere, possibly were re-silvered in the past or were never used. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done, see image. Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered. Footnote: Heraldic references: Fairbairn's book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland, 1905. The originators of silver-plating were George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington who began their research in times of the Industrial Revolution. By the 1830's they had patented their processes and 1840 saw the technique of electro-plating brought to perfection. John Culme, in his Directory of Gold and Silversmiths, said that "Elkington Electroplate was soon accepted with the result that the firm allowed a number of manufacturers to use the technique under licence. Among the earliest granted were those of Christofle & Cie of France". The firm has a worldwide reputation for hand-crafted excellence. Today, the firm is busy making bowls, jugs, trays, candlesticks, ornaments and trophies for international sporting events as well as cutlery pieces. Royal Endorsements & Warrants In 1868, Queen Victoria permitted much of the royal plate...

Beautiful and stylish high-quality pair of antique Elkington and Co silver heavy gauge plated candlesticks made in the George III style with square ribbed tapering columns, annulated knops and raised stepped square petaled and weighted bases. Marks: One corner of each of the bases is stamped with the Elkington & Co trademark of a shield with a crowned E & Co, individually stamped Gothic letters E M, for Elkington Mason and co, and the date code letter P in a square standing on its corner. This date code relates to the year 1854 and all of the marks are in a line in the form of hallmarks. Each candlestick having a lift out sconce or nozzle and have a number stamped on the base of the socket 2756. The central petal on one side of each candlestick base has been engraved with a discreet crest of a top part of a lion holding a shield, which we believe to be that of the Ripley family. Ref 1. The heraldic description of the crest is a demi-lion rampant regardant, collared, supporting between the paws an escutcheon with chevron. *A tremendous pair of antique Elkington and Co silver plated candlesticks in the George III style dating from the early Victorian period. Measures: Height: (an impressive) 10.25” (26cm). Width: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Condition: Good condition with clear crisp hallmarks, no wear to silvering anywhere, possibly were re-silvered in the past or were never used. Baise underneath has been replaced, nicely done, see image. Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping offered. Footnote: Heraldic references: Fairbairn's book of crests of the families of Great Britain and Ireland, 1905. The originators of silver-plating were George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington who began their research in times of the Industrial Revolution. By the 1830's they had patented their processes and 1840 saw the technique of electro-plating brought to perfection. John Culme, in his Directory of Gold and Silversmiths, said that "Elkington Electroplate was soon accepted with the result that the firm allowed a number of manufacturers to use the technique under licence. Among the earliest granted were those of Christofle & Cie of France". The firm has a worldwide reputation for hand-crafted excellence. Today, the firm is busy making bowls, jugs, trays, candlesticks, ornaments and trophies for international sporting events as well as cutlery pieces. Royal Endorsements & Warrants In 1868, Queen Victoria permitted much of the royal plate...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1937 by Elkington & Co., this stylish, Antique Sterling Silver Christening Mug, is in the Art Deco taste, and features a reeded handles, and a pedestal fo...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1891 by Elkington & Co., this attractive pair of Antique Sterling Silver Candelabra, are in the Neoclass...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1902 by Elkington & Co., this handsome, Antique Sterling Silver Toast Rack, is plain in style, and has s...

Hallmarked in Birmingham between 1873 and 1876 by Elkington & Co., this striking, Victorian, antique sterling silver tea & coffee set, comprises a kettle, a coffee pot, a teapot, a s...

Silver Pierced & Embossed Sweet Tazza, Elkington & Co, 1906, Sheffield Assay Lovely looking sweet dish with cast border, cast foot and hand piercing.

Elkington & Co. sterling silver trophy / centerpiece made in Birmingham, England in 1923 with engraved motifs on the base, ornate handles, applied band on the body, and a finial with animals and stylized natural motifs. It measures 8'' by 7 3/4'' from handle to handle, weighs 15.1 ozt, and bears hallmarks as shown. Elkington & Co. are one of the most important names in English silver. They began life in Birmingham as a company of silversmiths in 1836, and experimented with improving gilding techniques. By 1838 they had discovered and patented a new way to electroplate one metal onto the surface of another. The company received financial backing from Josiah Mason in 1842 and was extremely successful. It introduced electrotyping as a new method of production for silver. Elkington & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with enormous success. Elkington held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI...

Victorian sterling silver flask. Made by Elkington & Co. in Birmingham in 1892. Ovoid with flat sides. Dense and allover leafy scrolls. On front armorial frame engraved with interlac...

Hallmarked in London in 1888 by Elkington & Co., this very attractive, Victorian, antique sterling silver tea set, comprises a coffee p...