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Description

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This is an exceptional five piece tea and coffee service by the enowned silvesmith, Elkington & Co.
The set comprises a teapot, coffee pot, water jug, cream jug and sugar bowl, all with delightful engraved decoration, each piece bears the makers mark of Elkington & Co.
Engine turned ground with oval shaped cartouche panels.
Add an elegant touch to your next afternoon tea with this wonderful set.
Condition:
In excellent condition with clear makers marks and no dings, dents or signs of repair. Please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21 x Width 22 x Depth 12 - Coffee Pot
Dimensions in cm:
Height 21 x Width 22 x Depth 12 - Water Jug
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 x Width 24 x Depth -Tea Pot
13 cm Tea Pot
Dimensions in cm:
Height 10 x Width 11 x Depth 8 - Milk Jug
Dimensions in cm:
Height 10 x Width 17 x Depth 13 - Sugar Bowl
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.