Silver plated candle holder, Midland Railway - The Midland Grand Hotel

Made:
1873 in Birmingham
maker:
Elkington and Company

Candle holder, silver plated, Midland Railway, circular, floral pattern around rim, marked ‘The Midland Grand Hotel’ with wyvern, by Elkington & Co, 13787, 1873.

Details

Category:
Passenger Comforts
Object Number:
1998-8126
Materials:
silver plated
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm 180 mm,
type:
candleholder

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