An important antique 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 an intimate scene of a lady being dressed by her attendants. Surrounded by a border of Greek anthemions and supported its elm and mahogany solid wood frame, this plaque is a tour-de-force of silver plate artistry.
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 goldsmith and sculptor, Leonard Morel-Ladeuil (1820 – 1888), 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 90”
Circa 1890
Measure: 24″ diameter.
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Creator:Elkington & Co.(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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Style:Other(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:Silver Plate
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Place of Origin:England
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
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Condition:Excellent
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Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
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Reference Number:Seller: 29-5635Seller: LU891128732922
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