Large 19th Century Victorian English Kremlin Jug from Elkington & Co, 1880s

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Antique 19th Century unique Victorian Electrotype monumental water jug, copy of the rare solid silver example dating to the 17th Century, the Tudor period.

Electrotypes are exact copies of metal objects, electroplated. The process was invented by the firm Elkington & Co in the 1840's. Henry Cole, first director of the South Kensington Museum (today Victoria & Albert Museum) grasped the educational potential of this new technique, and agreed with Elkington to take moulds of historic objects in museums in England and around the world.

The most ambitious trip, to Moscow and St-Petersburg in the 1880's, secured copies of over 200 items, including the exceptional one here for sale. The original of this jug is in the Kremlin, and would have formed part of an ambassadorial gift from the King of England to the Tsar of Russia.

The base bears the original cast stamp ''Department of Science & Art, Elkington'' and ''VR crowned''. The hinged lid also bears handwritten numbers, most probably a Museum's serial number (possibly the Victoria & Albert Museum's serial number: by 1920 the V&A held about 1000 electrotypes, later sold to the public and other museums.

Height: 63cm
Width: 39 x 25 cm
Weight: 4530g

Creator	Elkington & Co
Manufacturer	Elkington & Co
Design Period	Before 1890
Year
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Antique
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs.
	The vendor has confirmed this piece is in working order.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	XTA-626969
Materials	Silver
Color	Gold
Width	39 cm 15.4 inch
Depth	25 cm 9.8 inch
Height	63 cm 24.8 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	United Kingdom
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.