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    antique victorian silver-plate dragons centerpiece elkington cut crystal 19th c

    Antique Victorian Silver-plate Dragons Centerpiece Elkington Cut Crystal 19th C
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    Antique Antique Victorian Silver-plate Dragons Centerpiece Elkington Cut Crystal 19th C

    This is an exquisite antique silver-plated Victorian centrepiece by the renowned silversmiths Elkington & Co, circa 1860 in date.

     
    There is no mistaking the unique quality and design of this gorgeous centrepiece which features an unusual base with seated dragons and a central pedestal supporting a cut and frosted crystal bowl.
     
    Standing on tripartite feet and beautifully engraved with a central dedication to J. W. Gillibrand ESQ.
     

    A lot of intricate detailing has gone into the creation of this beautiful item. This is an extremely well designed and attractive piece that can only grow in value.
     

    Condition:
     
    In excellent condition with no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
     
     
    Dimensions in cm:
     
    Height 31 x Width 47 x Depth 27
     
    Dimensions in inches:
     
    Height 1 foot x Width 1 foot, 6 inches x Depth 11 inches
     

    Our reference: A1797
    Elkington& Co
    was a silver manufacturer fromBirmingham, England.
    The firm was founded byGeorge RichardsElkingtonand his brother, HenryElkington, in the1830s. It operated under the name G. R.Elkington& Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated asElkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently asElkington& 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.Elkingtonreceived various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is theelectrotypecopy of theJerninghamWine Cooler, at theVictoria & Albert Museum.

    Antiques.co.uk Ref: YYG2QM66T

    Width (cm):
    47
    Height (cm):
    31
    Depth (cm):
    27

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