Exceptional Antique Victorian Elkington Silver-plated & Cut-glass Butter Dish - 1879

Name: Exceptional Antique Victorian Elkington Silver-plated & Cut-glass Butter Dish - 1879
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1187437
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kingsdown Antiques

Description

An Exceptional Antique Victorian Silver-Plated & Cut-Glass Butter Dish by Elkington & Co., featuring a fine cut glass body and ornately engraved silver-plated lid. The rectangular cut-glass dish has canted corners and is deeply decorated with hobnail and starburst cutting, the base with a radiant star motif. The glass dish is mounted in a robust Elkington silver plated frame with beaded edging and resting on four bold bracket feet, with triangular handles at each end. The unusual lid is formed from hinged twin covers, beautifully engraved with scrolling floral sprays and leaves, with shaped edges that echo the outline of the dish. Marked ‘Elkington’ with the letter ‘L’ for the year 1879.

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 4 3/4" (approx. 12cm)

Total weight: 895g

In good condition – Original plating retains a bright surface with light rubbing to high points and some age-appropriate wear. The glass is well preserved with no chips or cracks. The hinges open and close smoothly, and the lids sit flush.

Physical Dimensions

Height

7.5cm (2.95")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1187437

Dealers Internal Reference

P51798

Dealers Notes

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Description

An Exceptional Antique Victorian Silver-Plated & Cut-Glass Butter Dish by Elkington & Co., featuring a fine cut glass body and ornately engraved silver-plated lid.

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The rectangular cut-glass dish has canted corners and is deeply decorated with hobnail and starburst cutting, the base with a radiant star motif.

Kingsdown Antiques

The glass dish is mounted in a robust Elkington silver plated frame with beaded edging and resting on four bold bracket feet, with triangular handles at each end. The unusual lid is formed from hinged twin covers, beautifully engraved with scrolling floral sprays and leaves, with shaped edges that echo the outline of the dish. Marked ‘Elkington’ with the letter ‘L’ for the year 1879.

fig 1. Exceptional Antique Victorian Elkington Silver-Plated & Cut-Glass Butter Dish - 1879 — fig 1. Exceptional Antique Victorian Elkington Silver-plated & Cut-glass Butter Dish - 1879

Measurements:

Height: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Width: 7 1/2" (approx. 19cm)

Depth: 4 3/4" (approx. 12cm)

Total weight: 895g

In good condition – Original plating retains a bright surface with light rubbing to high points and some age-appropriate wear. The glass is well preserved with no chips or cracks. The hinges open and close smoothly, and the lids sit flush.