An extraordinary and monumental pair of ice pails by the esteemed firm of Elkington & Co. Known for pioneering and perfecting the process of electroplating, the quality of this silverplated pair of pails is unsurpassed. Elkington & Co. was founded in Birmingham during the 1840s to master the art of silverplating. Elkington even established their own copper refinery so they could maintain the high-quality standards that they, and their customers, demanded. By the end of the 19th century, Elkington had earned Royal Warrants from numerous royal families including Queen Victoria, King Edward and the King of Spain. They were also awarded the French Republic's highest honor, the Legion d'Honneur. This pair of ice pails, commanding in sta