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19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb

Name: 19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb
Brand: Mappin Brothers
Price: 9708.93 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

An exceptional 19th century Coromandle tantalus by Mappin & Webb. The Tantalus has brass carrying handles and is brass strung, housing three lead crystal hobnail cut glass decanters and faceted stoppers , with pull-down front with brass plate stamped MAPPIN BROS 66 CHEAPSIDE, enclosing a superb Satinwood fitted interior with two whiskey glasses, two cherry glasses, cigar cutter and two drawers containing a pair of silver plated oval dishes, cribbage board with pegs and playing cards, fitted with a Brahma lock, marked BRAHMA LONDON. Circa 1860 English Artists Biography: Mappin & Webb traces its origins to 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a silver workshop in Sheffield, then as now a major centre of the English silver trade. The business eventually became Mappin Brothers. One of Jonathan Mappin's great grandsons, John Mappin, started his own business in London, Mappin & Company, in 1860, which became Mappin, Webb & Co. in 1862 after John Mappin was joined by his brother-in-law George Webb. The first Mappin & Webb store opened in 1860 at 77–78 Oxford Street, London, and the company's candelabras, fine silverware, and vanity products swiftly gained renown. As a natural progression from silverware, Mappin & Webb began designing jewellery. Mappin, Webb & Co. acquired Mappin Brothers in 1903. Mappin & Webb expanded internationally beginning in the 1890s. Its first overseas store was established in Johannesburg, and stores soon followed in Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Biarritz, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cairo, and Bombay. Mappin & Webb has created jewellery for royalty and high society; both in the United Kingdom, and internationally. Patrons have included Queen of France Marie-Antoinette, the Empress of Russia, and Princess Grace of Monaco. The company historically held Royal Warrants to both the Russian Empire and the Japanese Royal Household. Queen Victoria was the first British monarch to commission Mappin & Webb. Victoria's Golden Jubilee necklace was created by the house in 1888, and was designated by the Queen as an heirloom of the Crown. Mappin & Webb has held Royal Warrants in the UK since 1897. Today, Mappin & Webb holds warrants to both Queen Elizabeth II, and the Prince of Wales.[1] Mappin & Webb's master craftsman Martin Swift was appointed in 2012 to the position of Crown Jeweller, the custodian of the British Crown Jewels who is responsible for preparing them for the State Opening of Parliament and other state occasions. Mark Appleby, also of Mappin & Webb, took over as crown jeweller in 2017.[3] Mappin & Webb produced the original Ryder Cup trophy, and made trophies for the Royal Ascot horse races for 75 years. Condition Report: Overall in good condition, wear consistent with age and use. One of the decanters and stoppers with chips to the underside. Marks on the locking mechanism on the fall-down door. Complete with key.

Creator:

Mappin Brothers (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.2 cm)

Style:

Victorian (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Crystal,Silver Plate,Wood

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1860

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Dublin, IE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU5735226908572

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Appointed the Crown Jeweler in 2012, Mappin & Webb is one of the most widely recognized makers of silver and luxury goods in the world. With a roster of prestigious clients that has included six British monarchs as well as Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill and Harry Houdini, the historic firm has supplied fine jewelry and silver objects for royalty all over the globe including the Russian Imperial Household, the Siamese royal family and the Indian Maharaja.

Mappin & Webb’s origins are rooted in Jonathan Mappin’s workshop in Sheffield. He opened in 1775 with the intent to serve British society with the highest quality silverware ever made. His son and grandson, both named Joseph, carried on his vision until the mid-19th century when his four great-grandsons incorporated the business into Mappin Brothers Ltd. and embarked on a substantial expansion of the firm.

Nearing 1860, two of the great-grandsons, eldest Sir William Mappin and youngest John Mappin, left to pursue other opportunities. John opened his own business, Mappin & Company, and was joined two years later by his brother-in-law George Webb. Webb passed away in 1868 — the same year that saw the family form Mappin & Webb Co.

Webb’s name lived on in the company even after 1889 when the company became Mappin & Webb Ltd. In 1897, Mappin & Webb were granted their first Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Queen Victoria. The firm has been a holder of Royal Warrants since then.

Mappin & Webb supplied soldiers in the battle of Omdurman with their acclaimed Campaign watch. The company also supported wartime efforts during both World Wars in their enormous factory in Sheffield. Today Mappin & Webb is among the most prominent makers of Sheffield silver in the world.

Watches of Switzerland Operations Ltd. acquired Mappin & Webb in 1998 after a series of mergers and acquisitions.

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