Elkington and Co - George Richards Elkington and Henry Elkington patented the process of silverplating by depositing a thin layer of silver onto base metal by electrolysis. They developed this in the 1830s and...
Silver was very expensive in the 18th Century and as demand was so high cheaper alternatives were sought after. In Sheffiled in 1742 Thomas Boulsover discovered the technique of fusing copper and silver with...
Blackamoors are sculptures of figures of African descent, frequently created in pairs. These creations may be incorporated into small stands, torcheres, tables or candelabras with elaborate ornamentation. The...