19th-Century Victorian Centerpiece by Elkington, England, circa 1858

Elegant silver-plated tureen with its removable liner and matching stand, crafted in the 20th century. The body features a central crowned coat of arms in high relief, framed by fine...

This silver jam jar, bearing the Vieillard hallmark (dating from the period 1818-1838), is a remarkable piece from the Restoration era. With classic ele...

A striking and refined Art Deco four-piece tea service in hammered silverplate, comprising a teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl, and matching circular tray. This visually dynamic ensemble ...

This Wedgwood tazza is decorative Delphin is a brightly decorated compote presented as a large clamshell mounted on three dolphins on a three-point bas...

A large Victorian silver-plated centrepiece. In the style of Elkington. Circa 1875.

Centerplace Metal: Silver plated and crystal We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your d...

Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1856 by Elkington & Co., this striking, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is in the naturalistic style, with grape and vine decoration, three ca...

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...