19th Century Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Mappin & Webb

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A very good quality late Victorian silver plated wine or Champagne pourer by Mappin & Webb, circa 1880 in date. … Read more A very good quality late Victorian silver plated wine or Champagne pourer by Mappin & Webb, circa 1880 in date. It features an extendable handle and butterfly clip locking mechanism. The tube handle leads down to a circular gallery. Add this lovely pourer to enhance dining experience. Condition: In excellent condition the silver having been replated, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 24 x width 10 x depth 17 Dimensions in inches: Height 9 inches x width 4 inches x depth 7 inches Mappin & Webb founded in 1774 by Jonathan Mappin, Mappin & Webb is one of the UK's leading retailers of fine jewellery and silverware. Today, it is renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design to produce exquisite jewellery, elegant silverware, watches and glassware. Jonathan Mappin opened his first small silversmith workshop in Sheffield in 1774 and the following year the Mappin mark was entered at the assay office. Over the next fifteen years Jonathan Mappin's reputation for producing high quality silver spread throughout Sheffield. From these humble beginnings the business grew steadily and soon the next generation were expanding the business further The first store was opened in London in 1849 at 17 Fore Street and was soon followed by stores in Moorgate and King William Street. In 1858, following rapid expansion of the Sheffield factory, John Newton Mappin invited his brother-in-law, George Webb to join him in the business. The first association of Mappin & Webb was forged. Mappin & Webb is one of the UK's leading retailers of fine jewellery and silverware. Today, it is renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design to produce exquisite jewellery, elegant silverware, watches and glassware. Today Mappin & Webb is silversmith to Her Majesty the Queen and to His Royal Highness Prince of Wales. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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