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MAKER'S MARK OF ELKINGTON & CO., BIRMINGHAM, 1863
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A VICTORIAN SILVER-GILT COVERED INCENSE BURNER
Maker's mark of Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1863
The double walled compressed circular body with pendent bud finial, the three scroll supports terminating in stylized bird's mask, each topped by drop ring handle issuing from similar support, all on raised shaped circular base, the base and sides decorated with wirework stylized flowers and foliage, including lotus flowers, on matted ground, with partly pierced scalloped rim, the rising cover openwork with conforming motifs, and with central baluster handle--15in. (39.3cm.) high, 70oz.
Maker's mark of Elkington & Co., Birmingham, 1863
The double walled compressed circular body with pendent bud finial, the three scroll supports terminating in stylized bird's mask, each topped by drop ring handle issuing from similar support, all on raised shaped circular base, the base and sides decorated with wirework stylized flowers and foliage, including lotus flowers, on matted ground, with partly pierced scalloped rim, the rising cover openwork with conforming motifs, and with central baluster handle--15in. (39.3cm.) high, 70oz.