The process of electroyping was a Victorian phenomenon and product of nineteenth century industrialisation. Metal parts were chemically reproduced by depositing copper on a mould of wax or other material. Electrotypes were used as a tool for students of design to study fine examples of craftsmanship.

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An impressive antique English electrotype cast bronze urn,…

Antique English Electrotype Cast Bronze Urn with Maidens, 1863

An impressive antique English electrotype cast bronze urn, adorned with maidens, wreaths and angel vignettes, mounted on bands hardstone base, engraved 'Art Union of London, 1863', 27 cm high

Elkington antique English electrotype circular inkstand, 19th…

Antique Elkington Electrotype Inkstand, 19th Century

Elkington antique English electrotype circular inkstand, 19th century, 22 cm diameter

An exceptional exhibition quality silver plated tea caddy…

Silver Plated Tea Caddy with High Relief Panels

An exceptional exhibition quality silver plated tea caddy adorned with silver electrotype panels in high relief. The interior fitted with two lidded tea cannisters with engraved tops, circa 1870. Impressed mark 'Elkington Faciet', 16 cm high, 18 cm wide,…

Diana Following the Chase' a rectangular plaque in relief of…

Diana's Hunt

Diana Following the Chase' a rectangular plaque in relief of electrotype silver and copper panel depicting Diana with a spear, surrounded by attendants and hounds pursuing a stag, 25 x 54 cm

Victorian Elkington & Co Electrotype plated replica of a…

Victorian Elkington Kantharos with Bcyc Regatta 1884 Inscription

Victorian Elkington & Co Electrotype plated replica of a classical Roman Kantharos with inscription 'Bcyc Regatta 1884 won by Avoset' mid 19th century, high relief decorated with centaurs and cherubs, height 15 cm, inscription to inner rim

An Elkington & Co. silver plated electrotype casket, Birmingham…

Victorian Electrotype Silver Casket Replica

An Elkington & Co. silver plated electrotype casket, Birmingham c.1854 copy of the original made by French silversmith Alexandre Gueyton for the great Exhibition in London, 1851. The process of electroyping was a Victorian phenomenon and product of…

A collection of framed intaglios, cameos and plaques, 18th/20th…

Antique Intaglios and Cameos Collection

A collection of framed intaglios, cameos and plaques, 18th/20th century, an alabaster profile of Wesley, a bronze mask of a satyr, a bronzed electrotype commemorating the Duke of Wellington, a terracotta medallion commemorating the death of Pierre…