Antique Elkington Electrotype Silver Plate Figural Charger by Morel-Ladeuil

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Description

A fine antique English electroplate charger.

By Elkington & Co.

Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition.

In … Read more A fine antique English electroplate charger.

By Elkington & Co.

Designed by Léonard Morel-Ladeuil for the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition.

In the Neo-Grec manner with a stylized Pompeiian scene depicting a partially clothed woman with three attendants.

With engraved signatures to the front with both Elkington & Co., the artist's name Morel-Ladeuil, and "inv et fecit 1876". The reverse bears registry and copyright marks from multiple countries as well as the model number 15428.

All in all, an absolute tour de force in Design by Morel-Ladeuil and Elkington & Co.!

Date:
circa 1876

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.

Condition Details:
With overpolishing and copper bleed to almost all of the high points, some edge wear, and some fine and light dings and indentations here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Maker:
Elkington & Co.

Marks:
Engraved to the front with both Elkington & Co., the artist's name Morel-Ladeuil, and "inv et fecit 1876". The reverse bears a registry mark and copyrights from multiple countries as well as the model number 15428.

Measurements:
Diameter: ca. 20 1/2 in.
Depth: ca. 1 1/2 in.

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