This is an elegant high-quality pair of antique early George I revival sterling silver two-light candelabra, each bearing the maker''s mark of the renowned silversmith, Elkington & Co Ltd, and hallmarks for Birmingham 1903.
Each candelabra with facetted hexagonal prism stem, over weighted shaped octagonal stepped bases with decorative branches featuring reeded scroll design. All sconces are detachable and be used as candles.
The attention to detail is absolutely fantastic and this high-value pair is certain to attract attention wherever placed.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear hallmarks and no dings, dents or signs of repair.
Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 30 cm x Width 28 cm x Depth 11.5 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 1 foot x Width 11 inches x Depth 4 inches
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.
Our reference: A4820
Internal Reference: A4820
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1182251
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 30cm (11.8inches)Width is 28cm (11.0inches)Depth is 11.5cm (4.5inches)
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