Elkington & Co. - Information and Advertisements

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Elkington & Co. Ltd. - London - 1909

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Elkington & Co. - Birmingham - 1872

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Elkington & Co. Ltd. - Birmingham - 1913

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A sugar-bowl by Elkington & Co., assayed at Sheffield in 1969:




E & Co - Sheffield - 1969

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Elkington & Co. Ltd. - London - 1909

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A cased sets of spoons and tongs by Elkington & Co., assayed at Birmingham in 1909 and retailed via their Glasgow branch:








E & Co - Birmingham - 1909

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THE PLATE FOR THE PICCADILLY HOTEL



The design is of Louis XVI. period, adapted to the practical needs of a hotel, and in addition to the spoons and forks, entrée dishes, etc., generally used, there are a number of pieces of unique character, such as “‘Peche Melba” dishes, iced-fruit dishes, and Cantaloupe melon bowls, included in the most complete service of plate in use in the world. The makers are Messrs. Elkington and Company, Limited.

Source: The Illustrated London News - 16th May 1908

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THE MANCHESTER CUP FOR 1907



The Manchester Cup for 1907 is in the form of a jug of solid gold, 24 inches high. The body of the jug is decorated with a frieze in bas relief, copied from the frieze of the Parthenon. The Cup stands upon an ebony plinth which runs a continuation the same celebrated marbles, and was designed and manufactured by Messrs. Elkington and Co., Ltd., of London and Birmingham, through their Manchester house. The work is a triumph of the silversmith’s art.

Source: The Illustrated London News - 25th May 1907

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The gold casket in which was presented the address of the Corporation of London to the King of Italy is a welcome departure from the usual work of this nature. It was designed by Mr. G. Halliday, and bears upon one side a beautiful panel in enamel by Mr. Alexander Fisher, allegorical of the Royal visit. St. Michael, the patron-saint of travellers, is presenting Italy to the City of London, typified by a female figure with the crown, sceptre, and keys. In the background is the Guildhall, with the dome of St. Paul’s in the distance. The casket itself is represented as emerging from the sea, supported by water nymphs. At one end is a figure of Britannia, and at the other Italia, bearing aloft a torch, exemplifying that she has kindled the light and led the way in arms, literature and art. The lid of the casket has at either end the prow of a ship, typifying the maritime power of the two nations. The whole is surmounted by the City arms. The casket, which is executed in 18-carat gold, is the work of Messrs. Elkington and Company. The designer, Mr. Halliday, who is a member of Messrs. Elkington’s staff, studied in Edinburgh, and worked for some time in Sheffield. He has exhibited at the Academy and at the Arts and Crafts.

Source: The Magazine of Art - 1904

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Elkington and Co. - London - 1844

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Elkington & Co. Ltd. - London - 1931

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The new church dedicated to Saint Mary, erected on a pleasant slope in the rapidly rising district of Burry Port, in Carmarthenshire, was opened for Divine service on Sunday, the 9th inst. It consists of a chancel, nave, and two aisles, with tower and spire ; is of the Early English style, from plans by Messrs. Wilson, Wilcox, and Wilson, of Bath; and will accommodate about 600 persons. This handsome building, which has cost between £6000 and £7000, is the free gift of the Messrs. Elkington (five brothers), of Burry Tort and Birmingham; and of so munificent a character is the gift that even the organ, coloured east window, with the whole of the fittings, furniture, and books, have been provided by the same family. It has been erected in memory of Mr. George Richard Elkington, and Sarah Auster, his wife, the parents of the donors. This respected gentleman was founder of the famous firm of electro-plate makers of that name at Birmingham, and was also possessed of extensive copper and coal works at Burry Port, which are now owned by his sons.

Source: The Illustrated London News - 29th December 1877

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Lord Kitchener of Khartoum and Aspall

We understand that the Freedom of the Fishmongers' Company is to be presented to Lord Kitchener in a silver casket, the manufacture of which has been entrusted to Messrs. Elkington & Co., Limited, of 73, Cheapside. The design is by Mr. G.F. Bodley, A.R.A., F.S.A., who is a member of The Fishmongers' Company.

Source: Llandudno Advertiser - 17th November 1898

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THE QUEEN'S CUP TO THE ABERDEENSHIRE VOLUNTEERS

Captain Crombie, of the Aberdeenshire Volunteers, has received from Her Majesty the Queen a handsome and costly cup, elegantly chased in silver, to be competed for at the Wapinchaw, to be held at Aberdeen in the beginning of July. The cup is an elaborate work of art, especially designed and manufactured for Her Majesty by Messrs. Elkington & Co. It bears the Royal arms, with Queen Victoria's monogram, and is inscribed as follows "Presented to the Aberdeenshire Volunteer Rifle and Artillery Association ."

Source: Post - June 1877

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Elkington & Co.Ltd. - London - 1908

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Messrs. Elkington, the well-known electro-platers and metal workers, of Birmingham, are now manufacturing an immense silver trophy, of great costliness and exceeding beauty, designed to be contended for annually by our volunteers. It is a splendid piece of art workmanship, and the model is thus described :—Its base is an oblong plateau 5ft. 6in. in length, and 2ft. 3in. in width— except in the centre, where it widens to 2ft. 9in. The design comprises three groups: that at one end representing Peace, that at the other end War, and that in the centre blending the other two into an embodiment of the “ defence not defiance” system. From the base of the centre springs a massive four-square pedestal, with tablets for inscriptions; and from the pedestal again an elegant column, rising to a height of 3ft. 6in. On the summit of the column, which is made to represent a number of fasces, bound with laurel wreaths, stands the genius of Patriotism, a little figure holding aloft in the right hand a flambeau, and resting the left upon the garlanded shields of England and Scotland. From the base of the column spring upward and outward the standards of all nations, in alliance with Great Britain, and beneath their ample folds a cluster of figures are grouped upon the pedestal. On one side of the plateau Peace is figured by Minerva, who, with an olive branch in her hand, rides erect in a chariot drawn by two oxen, which are led by a youth, who carries a sheaf as a sign of plenty. Some idea of the size of these groups may, perhaps, be gathered from the statement that the figure, with that of Mars—who rides in a war chariot drawn by two fiery horses, led by Valour armed from top to toe—stand some fifteen or sixteen inches in height, and each of the chariots with their accessories cover a base of four square feet. Looking out towards Minerva sit two happy mothers with their children—Commerce and the Arts—-rapidly growing in prosperity and strength. Looking out towards War sit two other mothers, all unhappy, the one with a son tearing himself from her embrace to join the wars, the other binding up the wounds of one who has returned from them, maimed sorely. These are at the four corners of the pedestal. Upon the front of it stands the object of all this allegory—the British Volunteer. On this side is an English, and on the other a Scotch rifleman. The motto is ‘‘ Defence not Defiance” on one side, and on the other “ Si vis pacem, para bellum.” Upon a projection from the main plateau, directly in front of and beneath each rifleman, there are seated two winged youths, the one with compasses and mathematical instruments, the other with cartouche box and sights. The edge of the plateau is of laurel bound with ribands, on which are to be inscribed the names of the winners of the trophy in succession ; about it are scattered ears of corn, clusters of fruit, helmets, shields, and other of the trappings of war. The design is by M. Auguste Willms, the director of Messrs. Elkington’s staff, and it is now being completed under that gentleman’s care. It will be made of solid silver, and will weigh some fifteen or sixteen hundred ounces.

Source: The Engineer - 14th July 1865

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The National Utility Poultry Society medal by Elkington & Co., assayed at Birmingham in 1932:




E & Co - Birmingham - 1932

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Elkington & Co. Ltd. - London - 1915

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CHAIN AND BADGE FOR THE MAYOR OF MOSSLEY



The Mayoral Chain for Mossley, Manchester, was made to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1887. It was manufactured by Elkington & Co.

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Elkington & Co. - Birmingham - 1950

L.A. PIPE

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