Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks from Elkington & Co., London, 1905, Set of 2

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A fine pair of antique English sterling silver candlesticks by the celebrated Elkington & Co. Ltd, hallmarked in London for … Read more A fine pair of antique English sterling silver candlesticks by the celebrated Elkington & Co. Ltd, hallmarked in London for 1905. Dating to the Edwardian period, the pair represents an elegant example of early 20th-century British silver from one of the country's most important historic manufacturers. The listing confirms Elkington & Co. as maker, solid-silver construction and the precise 1905 date. Each candlestick displays a beautifully balanced traditional form, with an elegantly modelled stem rising from a substantial spreading base and terminating in a shaped candle socket. Their matched proportions create a strong symmetrical presence when displayed together on a dining table, mantelpiece or console. The polished sterling silver surfaces accentuate the sculptural contours of the design while giving the pair the sophisticated lustre associated with quality English silver. Their restrained ornamentation allows the craftsmanship, proportions and precious-metal construction to remain the principal decorative features. Elkington & Co. was one of Britain's foremost silver and metalware manufacturers, producing important presentation and decorative pieces throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. This pair was produced during the Edwardian era and is specifically classified by the seller as antique sterling silver of British origin. An elegant and highly decorative pair combining documented Edwardian dating, solid silver construction and the pedigree of a recognised British maker.

Maker: Elkington & Co. Ltd Origin: London, England Date: 1905 Period: Edwardian Material: Solid sterling silver Hallmarked; London 1905 Maker's Mark for; Elkington and Company Ltd Both components bare identical marks. Combined net weight of the silver content ; 332.1 grammes

Dimensions each ; Height 115 mm ( four and a half inches ) Diameter of the rims 60 mm Diameter of the bases 121 mm Inner candle holder diameter 24 mm See less