- Date
- 1800
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1125 a-b
- Description
- Two identical metal tripods with burgundy legs attached with white string. Three adjustable knobs are located at the top of the tripod allowing the metal bar inside to be adjusted maximizing the height. The folding and collapsible legs extend away from the vertical center in three sections to a len…
- Title
- Camera Tripod
- Date
- 1800
- Description
- Two identical metal tripods with burgundy legs attached with white string. Three adjustable knobs are located at the top of the tripod allowing the metal bar inside to be adjusted maximizing the height. The folding and collapsible legs extend away from the vertical center in three sections to a length of 54.0 cm. A fourth adjustable knob, located at the bottom of the metal bar and meeting the top of the legs, allows the user to extend the legs of the tripod to the desired height. Each of the four knobs has the maker’s mark inscribed and reads: “ACME- LITE-CHICAGO- ” around the circumference. The feet are at a 45 degree angle and have a rubber stopper on the bottom giving the portable three-legged frame greater stability to resist lateral forces. A tripod may have been used for motion and still photography to prevent movement or to help achieve precise framing of an image.
- Subject
- Nick Morant
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.41.1125 a-b
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- Date
- 1840 – 1970
- Material
- silver; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1150 a-e
- Description
- 5 piece heavy weight silver plated tea set consisting of a serving tray, tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and bowl. All pieces have the script-style “C.P.R.” monogram engraved. While all pieces were manufactured by Elkington belonging together as a set, they do contain different maker’s marks. George …
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- Title
- Tea Set
- Date
- 1840 – 1970
- Material
- silver; metal
- Dimensions
- (a) 1.4; (b) 13.0; (c) 8.8; (d) 9.4; (e) 5.3 x (a) 22.8; (b) 7.0; (c) 7.2; (d) 5.3: (e) 12.3 x (a) 30.9; (b) 17.0; (c) 15.6; (d) 11.0; (e) 12.3 cm
- Description
- 5 piece heavy weight silver plated tea set consisting of a serving tray, tea pot, sugar bowl, creamer, and bowl. All pieces have the script-style “C.P.R.” monogram engraved. While all pieces were manufactured by Elkington belonging together as a set, they do contain different maker’s marks. George Richards Elkington was a manufacturer from Birmingham and is credited as the first person to patent the first commercial electroplating process.(a) A large oval-shaped serving tray engraved in early script with “C.P.R.” along the top edge. Also engraved in the same style of writing are the words “For “Willie” Morant from the staff of Canadian Pacific Corporate Archives 1 June 1981.” On rear the number “8960” has been stamped with a shield logo below that contains the letters “E & Co,” which is representative of the name Elkington. Below the shield logo are three separate hallmark; the first is “C” followed by “&” and “Co”. Below this in protruding letters is the name of the manufacturer “ELKINGTON” “PLATE” each blocked off in its own box. “A.T. WILEY Coy LIMITED MONTREAL” is inscribed. (b) Tea pot with an oval shape body and hinged lid. On the front of the teapot the “CPR” monogram has been engraved. On the teapots bottom there is the number “15167”with a shield logo below that contains the letters “E & Co.” Below the shield logo are three separate hallmarks; “C” followed by “&” and “Co”. Below this in protruding letters is the name of the manufacturer “ELKINGTON” “PLATE” each blocked off in its own box. There is also the letter “T” inside of a (c) The round, double handed sugar bowl has a hinged lid. On the front of the teapot the “CPR” monogram has been engraved. On the bottom of the sugar bowl the number “1” has been engraved inside of a circle. Beneath this are a series of numbers “15167.” A shield logo with the “&” is present above the letters “C,” “E & Co” and “Co.” “U” “46” also has been marked. “Elkington & Co” is engraved below. “A. T. WILEY Coy LIMITED” “MONTREAL” is engraved at the very bottom. (d) The round, cream pitcher has a hinged lid. The stamped marks on the bottom are as follows: "15167” followed by “&,” “E & Co.” (in a shield logo), “Co” “U.” Below this the manufacturer name reads: “Elkington & Co” is engraved below these marks. Following this is the location of manufacturing: “A. T. WILEY Coy LIMITED” “MONTREAL” is engraved at the very bottom. (e) The bowl has stamped marks on the bottom that are as follows: “1” (enclosed in a circle; "19842”; “&,” “C,” “E & Co.” (in a shield logo), “Co.,” and “R.” “Below this the manufacturer name reads: “Elkington & Co” is engraved below these marks. “A. T. WILEY Coy LIMITED” “MONTREAL” is engraved at the very bottom. Following this is the location of manufacturing: “A. T. WILEY Coy LIMITED” “MONTREAL” is engraved at the very bottom.
- Subject
- railway
- silverware
- decorative
- CPR
- Nick Morant
- Credit
- Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
- Catalogue Number
- 104.20.1150 a-e
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