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Elkington & Co Birmingham 20th century silver-plated coffee/tea pot, hallmarked
€300
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Vaiges, FranceOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 4 sales
Product description
Teapot/coffee pot by Elkington & Co., Birmingham, England, patent, circa 1930.
Numbered 10728 and bearing multiple hallmarks, including a crown.
Dated 1904 (letter S).
Elkington & Co. is not just any silversmith: they invented the electroplating process (electrolytic silver plating) in the 19th century. Owning an Elkington piece from Birmingham means possessing a piece of British industrial history and luxury.
Origin: Birmingham, the heart of English silversmithing.
The letter "S" on an Elkington & Co. piece is an extremely precise dating code. In the Birmingham hallmarking system for this firm, the letter "S" in a small shield corresponds to the year 1904.
This piece dates from the late Edwardian era, a pivotal period when the ornate Victorian style began to evolve towards more refined and balanced lines.
Elkington Quality: In 1904, Elkington was at the height of its powers. Elkington's English silver plate (EPNS) is far more valuable than ordinary silver plate because the silver plating was historically thicker than that of their competitors, who often used a very dense base metal. This gives the object a substantial weight, a mark of luxury for an antique dealer.
Dimensions:
Total height 17 cm x total width (from spout to handle) 19.5 cm,
Body diameter 12 cm, base diameter 8 cm.
Weight 570 grams
In perfect condition.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsSilverMaterialSilverNumber of items1First ownerYesHeight25 cmWidth20 cmDepth20 cm
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Vaiges, FranceOn Whoppah since July 2024 • 4 sales