Circa 1861 Antique Elkington Silver Plate Large Ibis, (Bird) Centerpiece Sculpture, Exceptional

Silver : Antique

$3,800 USD
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They are of great historical significance as they invented the silver electroplating process in the 1830's, having received many awards for their distinguished work.

This is a wonderful piece that would have been used as a table centerpiece for a very elegant dinner, features two ibis birds under a palm tree. It is 9" tall, and 8 1/2" in diameter. The ibis was venerated in ancient Egypt mythology and is associated with the God Thoth. It is an exotic Victorian piece and most unusual!

It is marked Elkington & Co, March 1860, and also has a hallmark with an anchor, a shield symbol containing a crown and E & Co., and the letter W inside a diamond. This piece was designed by the famed Elkington designer August- Adolphe Willms.

Although the piece is marked 1860, the manufacturing date was 1861 as indicated by the W in diamond (Elkington 1861 date code). It was probably designed in 1860. This is a rare and unusual piece!..a treasure for the collector of exceptional antiques.

Condition: In excellent condition with some minor age appropriate wear to the electroplate consistent with a piece of this vintage.

Item ID: gz00053