Elkington & Co. - Platter - .925 silver - Birmingham 1909

Antique English Presentation Tray with Family Crest (Elephant/Smith Family) – Birmingham 1909 – Elkington & Co.

Description
This English 925 sterling silver presentation tray, manufactured in 1909 in Birmingham by the master workshop Elkington & Co. The tray captivates with its classically fluted edge featuring relief scroll and rocaille ornaments. At the center of the mirrored surface lies a crest engraving: a left-facing elephant head adorned with three lilies, below a motto ribbon reading “TENAX IN FIDE” (“Steadfast in Faith”). This crest is associated with the English banking family Smith.

Item details
• Item type: presentation tray
• Purity: 925 sterling
• Origin: England
• Assay mark: Anchor for Birmingham
• Warranty/monogram mark: Walking Lion
• Year letter: small k/1909
• Manufacturer: E & Co./Elkington & Co.
• Engraving: Elephant with inscription “TENAX IN FIDE”
• Model number: 17392

Condition
Good, age-appropriate used original condition. The mirror shows age-related surface scratches and signs of use as well as a slight patina.

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Weight & dimensions
• Total weight: 988 g

• Dimensions
Height: 3.5 cm Diameter: 32 cm

Shipping information
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