Elkington & Co., a silver and silver plate manufacturing

company, was established in Birmingham, England by George Richards Elkington

and his cousin, Henry Elkington in the 1830s. The company was renowned for

introducing commercial electroplating, having recognized the potential of using

electricity in the plating process. Prior to this, they had registered several

patents. However, it was only after acquiring the patent for Dr. John Wright's

process that they opened a new electroplating manufacturing business in

Birmingham in 1841. The company was initially named G.R. Elkington & Co.

but changed to Elkington, Mason & Co. in 1842 when Josiah Mason became a

partner. Josiah Mason encouraged the company to expand its product line to

include affordable electroplated jewellery and cutlery, in addition to their

existing large pieces. In 1861, the partnership with Mason ended, and the

company continued independently as Elkington & Co. until 1963 when it more...

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Elkington antique English electrotype circular inkstand, 19th…

Antique Elkington Electrotype Inkstand, 19th Century

Elkington antique English electrotype circular inkstand, 19th century, 22 cm diameter

A Victorian sterling silver and blue-glass oil lamp, by…

Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamp with Blue Glass

A Victorian sterling silver and blue-glass oil lamp, by Frederick Elkington and Company Sheffield 1868 74 cm high

Bird stick pin, 9ct gold antique pin set with seed pearls in…

Antique 9ct Gold Swallow Stick Pin with Seed Pearls

Bird stick pin, 9ct gold antique pin set with seed pearls in the form of a swallow, 1.5grams, original box from Elkington and Co

A silver medallion commemorating 'The visit of the Maori Rugby…

Maori Rugby Team 1926-27 UK Visit Silver Medallion

A silver medallion commemorating 'The visit of the Maori Rugby football team to Great Britain 1926 1927', inscribed within the wreath, stamped 'Silver' and Elkington below the wreath. Dia.5.1 cm.

A Victorian hallmarked sterling silver double handled trophy by…

Elkington Sterling Silver Trophy for Captain W. Dunbar Cup

A Victorian hallmarked sterling silver double handled trophy by Frederick Elkington for Captain W. Dunbar Cup RSYC, height 18 cm Wt 1.1kg,

A harlequin suite of Victorian sterling silver bead edge…

Harlequin Victorian Sterling Silver Flatware Set

A harlequin suite of Victorian sterling silver bead edge flatware, George Adams, Walker & Hall, Elkington & Co, mostly London, Sheffield, 1881 onwards, 33 pieces comprising a set of six table forks and six dessert forks, eight table spoons and thirteen…

A mixed collection of silver plate tea wares including…

Mixed Silver Plate Tea Wares: Elkington, Walker & Hall (9 Pieces)

A mixed collection of silver plate tea wares including Elkington and Walker & Hall, comprising nine pieces, the largest spirit kettle 28 cm high

A Victorian silver plate mounted claret jug, Elkington & Co,…

A Victorian silver plate mounted claret jug, Elkington & Co, circa 1890, the compressed ovoid body with etched vine and leaf decoration and an angular leaf capped handle, the collar decorated with applied floriate and mask head mounts, and surmounted by a…

Elkington antique English pocket watch in 18ct gold case with…

Elkington antique English pocket watch in 18ct gold case with Roman numerals, subsidiary dial and crown wind, 19th century. Housed in original fitted plush box, 6.8 cm high overall

Silverplate breakfast tureen, by Elkington and Co, swivelling…

Silverplate breakfast tureen, by Elkington and Co, swivelling lid with an ivory handle, width 33 cm height 22 cm

Elkington silver gilt tankard, sterling silver gilt single…

Elkington silver gilt tankard, sterling silver gilt single handled tankard brightly gilt & Hallmarked Birmingham 1939

A sterling silver cutlery service for twelve, Elkington & Co,…

A sterling silver cutlery service for twelve, Elkington & Co, Sheffield, 1969, includes twelve of each entree forks & knives, dinner forks & knives, soup, desert & tea spoons, six serving spoons, two sauce ladles, engraved W to hilt, Wt 4740 grams without…

Elkington plate Egyptian revival mirrored centrepiece & bowl,…

Elkington plate Egyptian revival mirrored centrepiece & bowl, comprising a large lozenge-shaped mirrored plateau and a raised bowl on stand with reclining sphinxes engraved with hieroglyphics on a pierced base with fanned leaves, asp snakes, and reeded…

Victorian sterling silver spirit kettle, a large and impressive…

Victorian sterling silver spirit kettle, a large and impressive solid silver spirit kettle on stand engraved decoration with floral swags and central armorial on tri footed base with Regency design ram heads on hoof feet, hallmarked London 1873, 2492gr by…

A quality copper saucepan, tin lining in good condition, with…

A quality copper saucepan, tin lining in good condition, with large steel handle, made by Elkington and Co, England. 9 x 24.5 cm.

A large quality copper saucepan, tin lining in good condition,…

A large quality copper saucepan, tin lining in good condition, steel handle, made by Elkington and Co, England. 10.5 x 30 cm.

A Victorian electroplated spirit kettle on stand, Elkington,…

A Victorian electroplated spirit kettle on stand, Elkington, marked E&Co crown within shield, with date letter for 1858 in the rococo style, the kettle of compressed circular form with swing handle, engraved with scrolls and floral garlands, a vacant…

A pair of impressive Victorian silver plate six-light banquet…

A pair of impressive Victorian silver plate six-light banquet candelabra, Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1853 and 1854, each with a raised central light surrounded by five further lights on outswept arms, modelled as a woody grape vine rising from a…

A Victorian sterling silver salver by Elkington & Co, London…

A Victorian sterling silver salver by Elkington & Co, London 1880, of circular form decorated with bright cut exotic birds amongst bamboo, 26 cm diameter, weight of silver 632gms. Provenance: The Estate of Paul Benjamin Phillip Krongold

A sterling silver equestrian theme cruet set, Elkington & Co,…

A sterling silver equestrian theme cruet set, Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1904, together with a silver plate cigar cutter, comprising two riding boots serving as the salt pot and pepper shaker, a riding cap mustard pot, a crop and whip spoon and a small…

An elegant Elkington & Co silverplated drinks tray, with…

An elegant Elkington & Co silverplated drinks tray, with pierced leaf and berry rim and engraved centre, 34.5 cm W

Attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin…

Attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin rings & knife rests by Elkington & Co, attractive cased set of Victorian silverplated & ivory napkin rings & knife rests by Elkington & Co

Pair of Thomas Webb cameo glass perfume bottles with sterling…

Thomas Webb cameo glass perfume bottles with silver mounts, 1888

Pair of Thomas Webb cameo glass perfume bottles with sterling silver mounts and lids hallmarked Birmingham 1888, maker: Elkington & Co Frederick Elkington with in relief decoration and initials to tops, the spherical ruby body carved with white glass…

Antique seed pearl & yellow gold stick pin unmarked, weight 1.5…

Antique Seed Pearl Stick Pin in Elkington & Co Box

Antique seed pearl & yellow gold stick pin unmarked, weight 1.5 grams. In an Elkington & Co box, Tests as 15ct & 9ct

Pair Elkington & Co. Egyptian revival style bronze candelabra.…

Pair Elkington & Co. Egyptian revival style bronze candelabra. Late 19th century, height 65 cm

Four early Victorian sterling silver salt & pepper shakers,…

Four early Victorian sterling silver salt & pepper shakers, Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington), Birmingham, 1888, height 7.5 cm Wt 100 grams