Object Description
Antique Silver Plated Renaissance Revival Hand Bell by Elkington, late 19th Century in date.
The heavy cast bell features the renaissance profiles in ornately decorated panels to each side with a cupid handle to the top.
This bell is in truly excellent condition and is sure to make an outstanding contribution to your collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 13.5 x Width 7.4 x Depth 7.4
Dimensions in inches:
Height 5 inches x Width 3 inches x Depth 3 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: A3217