Elkington & Co., Birmingham manufacturers of fine metalwork, many examples of which appear in the Victorian Web, was founded by George Richards Elkington (1801-65), who patented several of the first commercial electroplating processes; that for silver electroplating having been purchased from the physician John Wright. According to the Wikipedia article, which draws upon the Encyclopædia Britannica (eleventh edition), after Josiah Mason, a pen maufacturer, joined the comany in 1842, the Elkingtons began to manufacture jewelry and cutlery as well as larger pieces. By 1880 the company employed 1,000 people.
Works by Elkington & Co. Illustrated in the Victorian Web
- The Battle of the Amazons (1851)
- A Group of Elkington's cloisonné enamels exhibited at the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876
- Biscuit Box, Silver, the surface decorated with patterns in imitation of the Japanese "Komai" technique.
- Tea Set, Elkington & Co.
- Tea Set, Elkington & Co.
- Silver Claret Jugs designed by C. Dresser for
- Vases
- Three-part Cruet and Stand designed by Christopher Dresser
- Milk Jug, Stand with Tumblers, and Toast Rack designed by C. Dresser
- Oil and Vinegar Bottles and Stand designed by Christopher Dresser
- The Shakespeare Plaque by Morel-Ladeuil
- The Rose Water Dish — The Seasons by Morel-Ladeuil
- The Tazza — Comedy by Morel-Ladeuil
- The Pilgrim's Shield by Morel-Ladeuil
- Water Jug Designed by Christopher Dresser
References
"George Elkington." Wikipedia.Viewed 21 November 2008. [The websites in the Wikipedia list of references that contain histories of the company no longer exist.]
Last modified 7 March 2012