Elkington & Co. was one of Britain\'s most influential silversmiths and manufacturers of electroplated wares, founded in Birmingham in 1836 by George Richards Elkington and his brother Henry. The company revolutionised silver production through the development of commercial electroplating, producing exceptional tableware, ecclesiastical silver, presentation pieces and decorative objects. Elkington & Co. remains highly regarded for its innovation, craftsmanship and significant contribution to Victorian silver.