Elkington & Company
Elkington & Company of Birmingham, England manufactured numerous forms of silver and silverplated objects from circa 1836 to 1968.
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Danish Silver Under the Danish Hallmarking Act of 1893, the content standard for all silver was set at 826 parts out of 1,000, which is slightly lower than the standard for sterling which is 925. The remainder is usually copper with very small amounts of iron, lead and traces of other metals. The Danish mark, 826S was used until about 1915 when silversmiths raised their silver content to 830 and eventually to 925. Georg [...] Click here to continue reading. Victorian Silver Napkin Rings Individual napkin ring holders were a popular dining table accessory in the late Victorian household. These rings were first used in homes of modest means and rooming houses where it was necessary to use the same napkin at several sittings before it was laundered. For this reason rings were not used in sets, but rather featured varying designs reflecting an individual’s interests, household status or whimsy so that one could [...] Click here to continue reading. |
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