Please Help? E CO ? Sterling Candle Holder

[timhortonsaddict]

I'm not sure what the proper term is for this? Candle Holder? Candleabra? Regardless ... it's missing the top piece.

Below is a picture of the candle "thing" and of course the hallmarks.

I was curious to know if someone could identify the E CO part on the far left? Maybe tell me a bit about the maker?

Thanks!

[larkfield]

Good day
The marks are to me are for Elkington and Co. Their should be a & between the top of the E & C. Mark appears worn. Year looks like 1908
For information on Elkington & Co, I would suggest you Google the name, and you will probably find almost all you can want.
Regards

[silvermakersmarks]

This is not for candles. It is called an épergne and should have glass bowls, for sweetmeats, etc., on each of the arms and the centre. Variants have vases for flowers.

E&Co are Elkington & Co of Birmingham. They were especially known for their electroplate, being pioneers in the process. There is an article on this site on the founder of the company and its electroplating activities.

The hallmark, of course, is London 1908.

[timhortonsaddict]

I appreciate the help from both of you a lot! Very insightful :)

I get a lot of sterling silver. Most of it cutlery and whatnot. But the odd time I get something out of the ordinary that I have to hang on to.

Usually I melt the cutlery and turn it into ingots. Probably not the smartest move. I would imagine a lot of this stuff is worth it's fair share more so as antiques then as scrap!