{"product_id":"elkington-co-cobalt-blue-glass-bonbon-dish","title":"Elkington \u0026 Co. Cobalt Blue Glass Bonbon Dish","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as presented; to be candled by \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/salvagebohemia.com\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalvage Bohemia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox. 4 oz wax pour • $2.30 per oz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisite miniature lidded dish attributed to Elkington \u0026amp; Co. of Birmingham, England, featuring a rich cobalt blue glass insert supported by an ornate brass-toned metal stand. Its unusual triangular form, graceful scrollwork, and decorative floral finial make it a particularly charming example of English tableware, now selected for a second life as a one-of-a-kind candle vessel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deep cobalt glass is beautifully contrasted by the warm metallic finish of its fitted stand, which rests on three rounded feet. Elaborate scrolling supports rise along the sides of the dish, while the shaped base echoes the contours of the glass insert. A fitted metal lid completes the piece, crowned by a sculptural finial modeled as a small flower or fruit resting among leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElkington \u0026amp; Co. was among Britain's most influential decorative metalwork manufacturers, established in Birmingham during the 19th century. The firm became especially celebrated for pioneering commercial electroplating techniques and producing finely crafted silver-plated tableware and decorative objects. Its work helped bring elaborate metalwork designs into fashionable Victorian households.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended as a small decorative table vessel, this charming piece has been selected for conversion into an antique candle. The combination of jewel-toned glass and sculptural metalwork is particularly suited to an old-world English Christmas, while the fitted lid allows the vessel to remain a beautiful decorative object long after its candle has burned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e England, attributed to Elkington \u0026amp; Co., Birmingham;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e late 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt blue glass insert, brass-toned metal stand and fitted lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6\" W × 4\" D × 3.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition with surface scratches, patina, and age-related wear to the metal finish. Please review photographs for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"England, 19th c.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44597323038807,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/3505\/3399\/files\/B50A3687.jpg?v=1793508579","url":"https:\/\/gladysavenue.com\/products\/elkington-co-cobalt-blue-glass-bonbon-dish","provider":"Gladys Avenue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}