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