RECENT ACQUISITIONS - 28th June
ANTIQUE 19thC VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED SHAKESPEARE CHARGER, ELKINGTON c.1850
£1,295.00
Antique mid 19th Century Victorian electroplated charger, featuring a depiction of William Shakespeare, Born 23 April 1561 - Died 23 April 1616. The charger is of a notably large size, with elaborately embossed border adorned with scenes from Shakespears renowned palys and sonets encircling the frame. Stamped on the reverse Elkington Mason & Co, Publishers. Elkington was founded by George Richards Elkington and his cousin, Henry Elkington, in the 1830's. 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.
Reference Number: A10268