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Object Name |
Teaspoon |
Object Number |
1976.005.004.027 |
Description |
CM 1195 Teaspoon Made of steel; tarnished. Stem is decoratively engraved on both sides; the face-down side of the stem reads: "MAPPIN & WEBB / PRINCE'S PLATE." |
Provenance |
Spoon originally owned by the family of Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper. Original museum documentation states that this piece of silverware (and the other items in this accession) were handed down through the generations from Mrs. Cooper's great-grandparents - from about the 18th century [1800s?] The collection was brought from England to Canada by Mrs. Cooper's parents. The hallmark plate - knives and forks are King and Queen pattern. When the design is on both sides. The six large serving spoons are called Prince's plate. The silverware is CM 1174 - CM 1205. Other pieces in the collection are CM 567 - CM 568 - CM 578 - CM 584 - CM 585 - CM 586 - CM 596 - CM 602 - CM 622 - CM 637 - CM 640 - CM 690 - CM 715 - CM 716. ________________________________ The firm of Mappin & Webb was founded in 1774 by Johnathan Newton Mappin whose first silversmithing business was opened in Sheffield. He opened his first London store in 1849 at 17 Fore Street and he later established shops in Moorgate and King William Street. As the Sheffield business grew he invited his brother-in-law George Webb to join in 1858. The business continues to this day. |