Antique English Silver Plate Tray with Armorial Crests, Elkington & Co Birmingham 1853
Antique English Silver Plate Tray with Armorial Crests, Elkington & Co Birmingham 1853
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About This Piece
An antique English silver plate tray or service plate by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1853. Scroll and foliate borders with armorial crests — a lion rampant holding a cross engraved to the rim in two places. Impressive detail throughout. Versatile in use: from serving drinks to holding mail on a hall table, the quality of the piece stands out.
Elkington & Co held royal warrants of appointment from Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, King Edward VIII, and King George VI. Among their most celebrated works is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler (original 1736–1737, solid silver) now at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Hallmarks & Provenance
English silver plate. Marked for Elkington & Co, Birmingham, 1853: E&Co under crown in shield, E, M, &Co, and date mark O. Founded by Henry and George Elkington c. 1840.
Details & Dimensions
- Origin: Birmingham, England
- Date: 1853
- Maker: Elkington & Co, Birmingham (founded c. 1840)
- Material: Silver plate
- Decoration: Scroll and foliate borders; lion rampant holding cross armorial crest (engraved twice to rim)
- Height: 1⅞"
- Dimensions: 13¼" × 12"
- Item ID: 091013
Condition
Good. Dent to the underside. General surface scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Wear to the silver plate in several places — shown in photographs.
Shipping & Handling
- Please allow 24–48 hours packing time; ships via USPS Priority Mail
- Complimentary shipping within the US
- Reduced International Rates available
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