Vintage 1921 Elkington Plate Canadian Pacific Railway CPR Silver Dining Car Bud Vase Pattern 21880

Antique silver-plated trumpet bud vase features a distinct hexagonal body

Developed a heavy patina over time.

flared, wavy mouth resembling a trumpet or tulip, a hexagonal or paneled column body, and a weighted circular pedestal base.

copper vessel featuring prominent "Elkington Plate" markings, indicating it was produced by the renowned Elkington & Co. The number "21880" stamped on the bottom is a model or shape number utilized by the manufacturer. 

Key Features and Care

Design: Classic Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style paneled column with a decorative horizontal band running around the neck.

Tarnish: The dark, multi-colored patina is caused by silver reacting with sulfur in the air to create silver sulfide.

Restoration: This deep discoloration can typically be safely removed using a gentle silver cream polish, or a homemade bath of warm water, baking soda, and aluminum foil.

Marks on the vase bottom:

beautiful script engraving "C.P.R." in a classic cursive script style engraved on its shaft. 

   The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR): This vase was officially manufactured for the legendary Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). Elkington & Co. was one of the premier British silversmith firms commissioned by the CPR to supply heavy, luxurious hotel-grade tableware for their high-end transcontinental train dining cars and iconic resort hotels.

   A High-End Collectible: Finding a vase with the original cursive C.P.R. engraving beautifully preserved on the shaft is exactly what railroad memorabilia enthusiasts search for. It adds a profound narrative layer to the piece, placing it directly in first-class dining cars rolling through the Canadian Rockies a century ago.

 

Decoding the Hallmark Stamps

• The Manufacturer: The clear stamp reading "ELKINGTON PLATE" underneath a crowned crest containing the letters "E&Co" indicates Elkington & Co., the pioneer and most prestigious manufacturer of commercial electroplated silver in the world.
• The Date Letter Code: The three small lowercase shields contain individual letters. The central shield clearly shows the lowercase letter "k". In Elkington's official system, "k" represents the exact year of 1921.
• The Pattern/Serial Number: The stamped numeric sequence 21880 is the specific shape or production pattern catalog number used by the factory floor.
• The Metal Blend: The exposed reddish, coppery tint appearing through the worn silver layer confirms that the base metal is a heavy brass or copper alloy, over which pure silver was electronically bonded.

 

Knowing this is genuine 1921 Elkington Plate significantly improves its desirability to antique collectors

It combines the historic English silversmith pedigree of Elkington with your local "C.T.R." custom corporate monogram.

 

SIC H305260721