Antique Victorian 1890? Mappin and Webb two handled sugar bowl Sheffield plate

Antique Victorian 1890? Mappin and Webb 2 handled sugar bowl Sheffield plate. We believe the date letter is 0 for 1890. It is a lovely quality item with some age related wear.

-

Size: 12 cm wide includes handles 6 cm tall.

-

Mappin & Webb is a British company that started in 1775 as a silver workshop in Sheffield. The company has a history of producing fine jewelry, silverware, and watches.

Founding

Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield in 1775

The company became known as Mappin Brothers

John Mappin, a great-grandson of Jonathan Mappin, opened Mappin & Company in London in 1860

In 1862, John Mappin and his brother-in-law George Webb formed Mappin, Webb & Co.

Growth

The company expanded internationally and received Royal Warrants

In 1903, Mappin, Webb & Co. acquired Mappin Brothers

In 1959, the company was sold to Sears Holdings

Notable achievements

The company created commemorative pieces for Royal occasions

The company created pieces for the Festival of Britain in 1952

The company supplied tableware and cutlery to the QE2 in 1960

In 2012, the company's master craftsman was appointed the Crown Jeweller by Her Majesty the Queen

Today

Mappin & Webb is an up-market dealer in watches and luxury goods.