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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:Offered for sale is a breathtaking antique Victorian silver-plated sugar bowl, manufactured by the legendary English silversmiths Elkington & Co.This piece features the highly ornate and deeply chased Victorian Pattern Number 5888, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship through lobed body panels, intricate acanthus leaf motifs, elegant scrollwork, and double-scrolled handles.Key Historical Specifications:
- Maker: Elkington & Co. (The pioneers of commercial electroplating)
- Pattern Number: 5888
- Date of Manufacture: Exactly 1857 (Authenticated by the crisp, factory-stamped date letter \'T\' inside a shield on the base).
- Origin: Birmingham, England
Condition Report:
This item is in unprecedented, pristine antique condition. For an item that is nearly 170 years old, it shows virtually no signs of age or wear. The original silver plating is completely intact with absolutely no \"bleeding\" (the underlying base metal does not show through anywhere). The interior is clean, and the intricate engraving remains sharp and bright. It looks as though it has been carefully stored in a cabinet and hardly ever used across the generations.MEASURES: STAND: 14.5 CM. TALL THE HANDLES , TOP RIM DIAMETER: 10 CM. WEIGHT BEFORE PACKAGING APPROX: 650 GR.PLEASE, STUDY THE PHOTOS VERY CAREFUL , AS THEY FORM PART OOF DESCRIPTIONS AND WILL SHOW THE PRESENTATION, QUALITY AND CONDITION OF THE ITEM MUCH BETTER THAN I CAN EXPLAIN.THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR VISITING MY LISTINGS.
