Q: These old silver serving pieces are in their original leather box with rounded corners and satin lining. The lining has a crest on it and the words, "By Her Majesty's Special Warrant, Mappin Brothers, 220 Regent Street, 65 Cheapside, London." I'd like to know what these utensils were used for, how old they are, something about the company that made them, and what they're worth.

 

A: You have a fish set consisting of a fish slice and fork. They were popular during Victorian times, when elegant table settings included many unusual silver serving pieces. Mappin Brothers was formed in 1846 with the merger of two cutlery manufacturers, Joseph Mappin & Co. and William Sansom & Sons. Mappin Brothers made electroplated silver from about 1865 to 1902. It became part of Mappin & Webb in 1902. That company is still in business in London, where it sells fine jewelry. Your silver-plated fish set is worth $150-$200. The box adds additional value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One response to “Fish Serving Set”

  1. buster7 says:

    I inherited many very old German & English books from my parents. Also, old records – a couple of them are Edisons. I do not know where to take these items. Can you give me some advice.

    Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

    Pat Terry
    pattyterry@sbcglobal.net

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