Large Antique 1854 Food Dome Elkington Mason & Co. Silverplate Grapevine Handle

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Large Antique 1854 Food Dome Elkington Mason & Co. Silverplate Grapevine Handle :
$700.00

Large Fluted 1854 Antique Food Dome

Elkington Mason & Co. Silverplate with Grapevine Handle

Grand, baronial, antique fluted English silver plate meat or food dome (or cloche) with intricate grape vine and cluster handle pattern, used for keeping food warm on buffet or while serving, crafted by Elkington, Mason & Co.(Birmingham, UK), 1854.

Condition: Exterior has minor surface scratches consistent with use for its age (160 years old). The exterior has a light scuff mark. The visible surface has no dents, no monograms, no engravings, and no dings. There are two small creases caused by handle that are only visible when the handle has been removed for polishing. See photos for review of complete condition.

Approximatedimensions: 15 ¾\" x 12 ¾\" x 9 ½\"; 7” deep inside lid; handle 2 ½\" high)

Marks: Elkington, Mason & Co. (Birmingham, UK) for period 1842-1864; date mark (P): 1854 (marks found on rim edge--see photos for enlargement and detail)

ELKINGTON HISTORY & Co. are one of the most important names in English silver and certainly the most important in silver plate. They began life in Birmingham as a company of silversmiths in 1836, and experimented with improving gilding techniques. By 1838 they had discovered and patented a new way to electroplate one metal on to the surface of another. By 1840 production was already underway with silver electroplated wares. The company received financial backing from Josiah Mason in 1842 (renaming the firm Elkington, Mason & Co between 1842and 1861) and was extremely successful. It introduced electrotyping as a new method of production for silver plated items. Elkington & Co exhibited at the Great Exhibition of 1851 with enormous success.

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