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Elkington Silverplate Shield Charger

$ 1029.59

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Silver
  • Composition: Silverplate
  • Type: Charger
  • Age: Post-1940
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: England
  • Brand: Elkington
  • Original/Reproduction: Contemporary Original
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Good, age wear only with rubbing from polishing showing some signs of brass showing underneath. The frame fitment on the reverse, used for the display boarding is missing some tabs (please see rear photo).
  • Style: Victorian

    Description

    Large Elkington and Co. silver plate repoussé charger. The charger heavily decorated in high relief depicts Greek hero Bellerophon upon Pegasus surrounded by cherubs amongst clouds. To the base of the charger a commemorative personalization plaque remains unused. To the rear the piece displays the depth of casting involved along with the frame fitment (some missing).
    The exquisite piece was cast by the legendary Elkington & Co., one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history.
    Note - inscription Eklington and RD 10352
    Elkington stamp on reverse includes letter 'Y' referring to its year of production 1959. http://www.silvercollection.it/Elkington.html
    Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 19th century
    Diameter 15 inches x 2.5 " D
    Acquired at an auction of large estate in Aspen, Colorado.