A centerpiece with "plateau" silvered and gilt metal decoration en relief "Putti and plant motifs", moulded and faceted crystal bowl English 19th/20th C. oxidation, wear on the gilt, wear signs on the bowl marked ELKINGTON & CO Dimensões (altura x comprimento x largura) - 40 x 63 x 30 cm Notes: private collection - Cascais.

Founded by George Richards Elkington and his cousin, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s, the company operated under the name GR Elkington & Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined. It operated as Elkington, Mason & Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason ended. The company operated independently as Elkington & Co. from 1861 until 1963. Throughout its history, the company became very successful and was one of the leading English producers of silver metal, having been granted several royal charters, as well as an imperial and royal charter from the Emperor of Austria - vd. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elkington_%26_Co. - accessed on August 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM