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Antique gilt metal and glass centrepiece bowl by Elkington & Co.

Creator: Elkington & Co.
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Antique gilt metal and glass centrepiece bowl by Elkington & Co.
English, Late 19th Century
Height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 17cm

Crafted by the renowned Birmingham-based silver manufacturer, Elkington & Co., this centrepiece bowl combines the beauty of gilt metal with coloured and cut glass.

The prominent bowl is standing on a shaped gilt metal base with a floral frieze. Above are two sweet putti sitting on scrolled mounts. Holding in their arms are two ribbon-tied foliate garlands draping on both sides of the antique. Above these are two escutcheons, each one engraved with a coat of arms. Extending from behind is a superb urn with scrolling handles.

Supported by the ornate base is a pierced gilt metal basket adorned with beading and foliate decoration. Inside it can be placed one of the two interchangeable bowls – one crafted from cut glass and the other from red glass.

On the underside, the piece is stamped with the maker’s mark as well as other hallmarks.

Of a very refined design, this centrepiece bowl would be an attention-grabbing adornment for one’s dining table.

A centrepiece suite of a very similar design was crafted by Elkington & Co. for the Duke of Sparta (also known as the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Greece).

Artist/Maker: Elkington & Co.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cut glass, gilt metal.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	17201B
Incollect Reference #:	728715

Dimensions

W.	12.99 in;	H.	10.63 in;	D.	6.69 in;
W.	33 cm;	H.	27 cm;	D.	17 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.