Object Description
An English silver plated on copper pair of twin branch candelabra, each bearing the maker’s mark of the renowned silversmith, Elkington & Co, circa 1920 in date.
The central columns are fluted with stiff-leaf knops to the top and bottom and the circular bases have gadroon borders. They have twisted fluted arms on the capitals of the three lights candles with detachable sconce nozzles.
A stunning pair of candelabra.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 23 cm x Width 51 cm x Depth 27 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 9 inches x Width 1 foot, 8 inches x Depth 11 inches
Elkington & Co
was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England.
The firm was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s. It operated under the name G. R. Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated. The firm operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.
Over the course of history it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments. One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler, at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Our reference: A4240b