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Elkington &amp; Co. was a silver manufacturer from Birmingham, England. It was founded by George Richards Elkington and his brother, Henry Elkington, in the 1830s.

It operated under the name G. R. Elkington &amp; Co. until 1842, when a third partner, Josiah Mason, joined the firm. It operated as Elkington, Mason, &amp; Co. until 1861, when the partnership with Mason was terminated.

The firm operated independently as Elkington &amp; Co. from 1861 until 1963. It was then taken over by British Silverware, Ltd. In 1971 British Silverware, Ltd. became a subsidiary of Delta Metal Co. Ltd.

Over the course of history, it became very successful and was one of the prime producers of silver plating. Elkington received various royal warrants of appointments, and an Imperial and Royal Warrant of Appointment from the emperor of Austria.

One of their most famous pieces is the electrotype copy of the Jerningham Wine Cooler at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum.One of the most important 19th century Silversmiths finally dissolving in the late 1960s.

Elkington &amp; Co

Antique Silver-Plated George V Cocktail Shaker made in c.1930

A large silver-plated cocktail shaker with a handle and pouring spout.


A large silver plate cocktail shaker with handle and pouring spout made in c1930 by Elkington of Birmingham. A large cocktail shaker of slightly unusual form in excellent condition.

Antique Silver-Plated George V Cocktail Shaker made in c.1930 - William Walter Antiques

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Date	1930
Made By	Elkington & Co
Location	Birmingham
Stock Number	W60x6

Antique Silver-Plated George V Cocktail Shaker made in c.1930

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