Description: Antique Solid Silver Vanity Nail Manicure Set Mappin & Webb Hallmark 1912 Birmingham Boxed Antique Solid Silver Vanity and Manicure Nail Set - with 6 original pieces of Sterling Silver finished tools/pots each individually with UK Hallmark for 1912 Assayed in Birmingham with the makers mark for the famous silver smiths Mappin & Webb who have held Royal Warrants since 1897 (for more about the iconic brand see below) -the tapered shaped box covered in quality moroccan leather with gold trim has some light scuffs (more to the underside) and brass push open and hinges all working with grey suede compartments for the pieces and worn silk fabric padded inside to the lid with the By Appointment Mappin & Webb ltd Oxford Street logo - all 6 pieces are intact in good antique condition - 2 silver lidded glass pots with only tiny nicks to the glass rims, buffing brush with soft suede leather covering -silver handled steel cuticle tool and nail files and pair of ornate silver scissors with steel cutters all have the same makers hallmark - please check photographs which form part of the description and do help - quality collectible 6 Piece set now over 110 years old - don't miss it! Mappin & Webb's traces its origins to Jonathon Mappin who founded a small silver workshop in Sheffield in 1775, which is a leading centre of the English Silver Trade to this day. 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 in Oxford Street London. As a natural progression from silverware, Mappin & Webb began designing jewellery. Mappin, Webb & Co. acquired Mappin Brothers in 1903.It has held Royal Warrants to British monarchs since 1897. Queen Victoria was the first monarch to commission the company. The company's master craftsman Mark Appleby is the current Crown Jeweller. The company has had many important customers including Queen Marie Antoinette of France, The Empress of Russian and Princess Grace of Monaco and the British royal family. The company has authentic provenance- Elizabeth Galton the Company director once explained that its success as a brand lies in part in its ability to trace its origins back to the 18th century in Sheffield. Its heritage flows through every aspect and detail of the brand. But that is only part of the story. To create lasting success, a brand has continued to create contemporary products that appeal to successive generations, something that Mappin & Webb has always done extremely well. Over the years the brand has become synonymous with the finest contemporary designs, including engagement rings, bridal pieces and watches. Mappin & Webb merged with Elkington and Walker & Hall in 1963, the merged company being named British Silverware Ltd. In 1973 Mappin & Webb was bought by Sears Holdings The company was eventually bought by Baugur, which became insolvent in 2010. After a brief spell in the Asprey Garrard group, the company now forms part of the retail group Aurum Holdings. It continues to produce classic silverware and fine jewellery collections, and is a retailer of luxury timepieces in its boutiques and on its own website you can see many superb pieces. Measurements: Box 7.25" x 4.75" x 1.75"- tapering to 1" at the front closed Buffer 14 grams 3.5" long 2 Glass Pots with silver lids 1.25" diameter 1" tall together each about 25 grams Nail File 14 grams 4.75" long Cuticle Pusher 13g 4.75" long Pairs of scissors 15 grams 4.25" long - Total weight before packing including box 280 grams Click here for a look at some more bargains. If you need more detailed information please contact us and we will always try to help *International/European Buyers ? could you PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE BEFORE bidding-we would like to give you an exact quote if we can ? by Royal Mail Air Mail ? but bear in mind if the item is going to weigh over 2kg after packing we will have to use a Courier and there is often a steep increase in prices then ? we will be happy to quote for couriers too. Also please note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or P&P charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 139.99 GBP
Location: Redruth
End Time: 2024-11-29T14:17:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 38.88 GBP
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Product Type: Vanity Sets
Material: Silver
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
