- Elkington Company electroplating machinery, circa 1840. Silver plated hinge and gallery from an antique jewellery box with Betjemann Patent mechanism...Bulunamadı: works
- There is a Blue Plaque commemorating him on the old Elkington Silver Electroplating Works (The old Science Museum), Newhall Street, Birmingham.
- ...British cousins George and Henry Elkington bought Wright’s patent and were issued several others for similar gold and silver electroplating processes.
- The Elkington's held a monopoly on electroplating for many years due to their patent for an inexpensive method of electroplating.
- In 1841 the Elkington & Co opened a new electroplating works in Newhall Street, Birmingham, with additional premises in London.
- Wright and the Elkington cousins improved upon these findings and were able to roll out their silver and gold electroplating for a patent.
- But George Elkington, an Englishman, is frequently given the credit for developing commercial electroplating. ... How Electroplating Works?
- The first practical electroplating method was invented by Elkington and his cousin Henry in 1840, opening the door for its industrial use.
- Edge of rim with maker’s insignia and inscribed “Elkington & Co. 921.” Condition: Generally very good with usual light overall wear to silver plating.