Antique Elkington silverplate serving dishes featuring a bold crested design and the motto "Love Every Man, Fear No Man." Likely produced for a private English estate or manor house, these impressive pieces exemplify Victorian craftsmanship and confident heraldic style. Elkington of Birmingham was one of the most respected and innovative silverplate foundries of the 19th century, renowned for exceptional quality and pioneering electroplating techniques that set the standard for English tableware. The surfaces retain their original aged patina with areas of natural tarnish intentionally left in place; while silverplate can always be polished bright, an authentic time-earned patina cannot be recreated once removed. The commanding scale and crisp relief make these striking statement pieces for the table or sideboard, rich with both history and presence.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All Items are in Very Good Vintage Condition, with light to no wear consistent with age; no damage noted. Please see all photos, and reach out to us with any questions. These have been left with original patina and tarnish, could be highly polished if desired.

Dimensions:
Height: 3 in.
Width: 12.5 in.
Depth: 7.5 in.

Category: Silverplate & Sheffield Plate
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Silverplate

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Location: This item ships from Laguna Niguel, CA

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All Items are in Very Good Vintage Condition, with light to no wear consistent with age; no damage noted. Please see all photos, and reach out to us with any questions. These have been left with original patina and tarnish, could be highly polished if desired.