Object Description
This is an exquisite antique English Victorian silver plated soup tureen, Circa 1860 in date.
This splendid tureen is oval in shape with delightfully embossed foliate and fluted decoration. The handle is removable and has wonderful beaded decoration to match the beading on top and base of the tureen.
It bears the sunburst makers mark for the renowned silversmith and retailer Mappin Bros of Regent Street London.
It is of the highest quality, in excellent condition and ready to grace your dining table.
A truly exquisite tureen that would make a fine addition to any antique collection.
Condition:
In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 26 x Width 41 x Depth 17
Dimensions in inches:
Height 10.2 x Width 16.1 x Depth 6.7
Mappin Bros
The family firm was reportedly founded in 1810 by Joseph Mappin, and their sun trademark was granted in 1835 by the Cutlers’ Company. They were not known as Mappin Brothers until after 1852 when all four of Joseph Mappin’s sons had joined the company, after his death. It was a year earlier in 1851 that they opened the Queen’s Plate and Cutlery Works on Baker’s Hill, bound by Little Pond Street and Flat Street. In 1859 there was an argument between the brothers and both the eldest son, Frederick, and the youngest, John, left the company. Frederick Mappin became a politician and was a director of many Sheffield companies. Mappin Brothers continued under Edward and Joseph Charles Mappin and acquired central London showrooms in 1856 and 1861, on King William Street at London Bridge, and Regent Street. By doing this they claimed they were the only Sheffield cutlery manufacturer to sell directly to the customer in London. The company was bought by Mappin & Webb and incorporated into their sales and manufacturing structure.
Our reference: A1378