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Pair Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks by Elkington - 1851
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Pair Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks by Elkington - 1851

19th century
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A stunning pair of octagonal shaped candlesticks by the the creme de la creme of English silversmith's, Elkington & Company.

Always one of the most popular designs of candlesticks as they are covered in superb engraved decoration but still being so easy to keep clean with their smooth surface. Each has been engraved with a very elegant initial "N".

Being Elkington, the mark on each comes complete with a date letter, allowing us to accurately date them to 1851.

Excellent condition, solid and heavy, with the base measuring 5" and standing 10" tall.

Item ID: 36018

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Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Antique Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 1850s.

Independent Date Guide ID 03117066
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques Date1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1850s:
Date letter M in a diamond: Elkington year mark for 1851.
Elkington crowned shield mark on the base rim: early Birmingham electroplate manufacture.
Hand-engraved cartouche with Gothic initial N: Victorian personalised decoration.
Fine surface rubbing along the faceted corners: gentle domestic polishing over generations.
Crisp hand-cut scrollwork and floral sprays: fine quality mid-nineteenth-century engraving.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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36018
Description
A stunning pair of octagonal shaped candlesticks by the the creme de la creme of English silversmith's, Elkington & Company.
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Always one of the most popular designs of candlesticks as they are covered in superb engraved decoration but still being so easy to keep clean with their smooth surface.
Puckerings

Each has been engraved with a very elegant initial "N".

fig 1. A pair of Victorian electroplated silver candlesticks featuring hexagonal bases and stems decorated with engraved floral patterns.
fig 1. Pair Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks by Elkington - 1851

Being Elkington, the mark on each comes complete with a date letter, allowing us to accurately date them to 1851.

Excellent condition, solid and heavy, with the base measuring 5" and standing 10" tall.

Item ID: 36018

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated these Antique Silver Plated Candlesticks to the 1850s.

Independent Date Report ID 03117066
Dealer's Item Date1850s
Sellingantiques dating1850s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 175 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1850s:
Date letter M in a diamond: Elkington year mark for 1851.
Elkington crowned shield mark on the base rim: early Birmingham electroplate manufacture.
Hand-engraved cartouche with Gothic initial N: Victorian personalised decoration.
Fine surface rubbing along the faceted corners: gentle domestic polishing over generations.
Crisp hand-cut scrollwork and floral sprays: fine quality mid-nineteenth-century engraving.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA302438
Dealers Internal Ref
36018
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A pair of Victorian electroplated silver candlesticks featuring hexagonal bases and stems decorated with engraved floral patterns.
Pair Antique English Silver Plated Candlesticks by Elkington - 1851
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A pair of Victorian electroplated silver candlesticks featuring hexagonal bases and stems decorated with engraved floral patterns.
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  • ObjectCandlesticks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Electroplated Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHexagonal base, Floral engraving, Baluster stem, Facet moulding

This pair of Victorian electroplated silver candlesticks by Elkington & Company dates from 1851. Each piece is crafted from silver-plated metal in a bright silver colour and features an octagonal shape, an engraved initial "N", floral engraving, a baluster stem, and a hexagonal base with facet moulding. One candlestick stands upright on the surface while the other rests on its side nearby. The makers' marks appear stamped into the metal on the base of the upright piece. These candlesticks measure 13 cm across the base and 25 cm in height. They suit placement as a dining table centre in an English country house setting to hold candles during meals.

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Elkington & Co. was a pioneering English silver manufacturer based in Birmingham that patented the electroplating process in the 1840s. Their technological innovation allowed for high-quality silver coatings on base metals, rendering refined tableware accessible to mid-Victorian households.

These candlesticks typically consist of a nickel brass or copper base metal covered with a layer of pure silver applied via electrodeposition. Elaborate examples often feature cast components and hand-chased or engraved surface decoration.

Authentic pieces carry manufacturer hallmarks stamped near the base, including the Elkington name or emblem, EPNS marks, and specific letter codes indicating the year of manufacture. Weight, detail precision, and natural oxidisation in recessed areas also help confirm age.

Place a pair on a contemporary dining table or timber sideboard to introduce texture and reflective contrast. Combining historical metalwork with minimalist glassware or modern ceramics creates a balanced, curated aesthetic.

Clean gently with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive silver polish formulated specifically for plated wares. Avoid immersion in water or using harsh chemical dips, which can strip the thin silver layer and expose the underlying base metal.
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