Elkington Silverplate Charger
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An important silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by Morel Ladeuil
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- An important silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by Morel Ladeuil
- Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history
- The classically-designed form displays concentric borders of dragons, dancing nymphs, and putti
- Marked "Elkington/Morel Sadeuil/1862" and is supported with a solid wood backing
- Illustrated in the Catalogue of the International Exhibition 1862, EP Publishing Limited, p.91
- Circa 1862; 27" diameter
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An important silverplate charger created by Elkington & Co., based on a sculpture by French artist Morel Ladeuil. Cast by one of the most significant and highly respected English silver firms in history, the classically-designed repoussé form displays concentric borders of scrolled tailed dragons, dancing nymphs and putti and a center medallion of finely engraved wheat, poppies and grapes of harvest. This exceptional design was featured at the International Exhibition of 1862 in London. Elkington & Co. patented the first commercial electroplating process and held Royal Warrants for Queen Victoria, King Edward VI, King George V, King Edward VIII and King George VI. French-born master sculpture, Morel Ladeuil, went to work for Elkington in 1859 and worked there for a total of 23 years. This monumental charger is arguably the finest result of this highly successful collaboration.
Marked "Elkington/Morel Sadeuil/1862" and is supported with a solid wood backing.
Featured in theCatalogue of the International Exhibition 1862, 1973. EP Publishing Ltd.
Circa 1862
27" diameter
Marked "Elkington/Morel Sadeuil/1862" and is supported with a solid wood backing.
Featured in theCatalogue of the International Exhibition 1862, 1973. EP Publishing Ltd.
Circa 1862
27" diameter
