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A Victorian electroplated electrotype table lighter and ashtray, Elkington & Co., circa 1862

Lot Closed

August 11, 04:25 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A Victorian electroplated electrotype table lighter and ashtray, Elkington & Co., circa 1862


The central light flanked by two elephants heads in ceremonial regalia, the trunks suporting two taper holders, the arabesque decoration highlighted in copper, silver and bronze, the underside with plaque reading 'Published by Elkington & Co. 1530',

27.5cm., 10 3⁄4in. wide

The current lot is modelled on an inkstand designed by A. Willms exhibited at the 1862 International Exhibition in London.