Bonbon basket (2) - Exceptional Edwardian Silver Pair of Openwork baskets – Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1908 – 925 - .925 silver
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
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A two‑item pair of openwork silver baskets by Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1908, in solid .925 sterling silver, measuring 15 cm high, with a 13 cm lower diameter and 10 cm upper diameter, net weight 465 g, dating to the Edwardian period and in excellent condition.
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This striking pair of openwork fillings represents the refined elegance of Edwardian silver craftsmanship, produced in 1908 by the renowned English silversmith Mappin & Webb Ltd.—one of Britain’s most prestigious luxury silver houses.
Fashioned entirely in solid 925/1000 sterling silver, each piece features a beautifully pierced openwork body that allows light to pass through with a rhythmic, architectural grace. The tapering form, balanced proportions, and elevated structure suggest both functional versatility and decorative sophistication, making them equally suitable as refined tableware elements or as sculptural display objects.
The underside of each filling bears clear and authentic British hallmarks, including the Birmingham assay mark, the date letter for 1908, and the maker’s stamp Mappin & Webb Ltd., confirming authenticity, provenance, and period with precision. The substantial net silver weight of 465 grams further emphasizes their quality and craftsmanship.
Well preserved and structurally sound, this pair is an excellent example of early 20th-century English silver design—ideal for collectors, interior stylists, or connoisseurs seeking timeless elegance from a celebrated maker.
Details
Maker: Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Origin: Birmingham, England
Year: 1908 (Edwardian period)
Material: Solid sterling silver, 925/1000
Net silver weight: 465 grams
Dimensions:
Height: 15 cm
Lower diameter: 13 cm
Upper diameter: 10 cm
Design: Openwork construction, elegant tapering form
Hallmarks: Birmingham assay mark, date letter for 1908, maker’s mark Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Condition: Very good, consistent with age
This striking pair of openwork fillings represents the refined elegance of Edwardian silver craftsmanship, produced in 1908 by the renowned English silversmith Mappin & Webb Ltd.—one of Britain’s most prestigious luxury silver houses.
Fashioned entirely in solid 925/1000 sterling silver, each piece features a beautifully pierced openwork body that allows light to pass through with a rhythmic, architectural grace. The tapering form, balanced proportions, and elevated structure suggest both functional versatility and decorative sophistication, making them equally suitable as refined tableware elements or as sculptural display objects.
The underside of each filling bears clear and authentic British hallmarks, including the Birmingham assay mark, the date letter for 1908, and the maker’s stamp Mappin & Webb Ltd., confirming authenticity, provenance, and period with precision. The substantial net silver weight of 465 grams further emphasizes their quality and craftsmanship.
Well preserved and structurally sound, this pair is an excellent example of early 20th-century English silver design—ideal for collectors, interior stylists, or connoisseurs seeking timeless elegance from a celebrated maker.
Details
Maker: Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Origin: Birmingham, England
Year: 1908 (Edwardian period)
Material: Solid sterling silver, 925/1000
Net silver weight: 465 grams
Dimensions:
Height: 15 cm
Lower diameter: 13 cm
Upper diameter: 10 cm
Design: Openwork construction, elegant tapering form
Hallmarks: Birmingham assay mark, date letter for 1908, maker’s mark Mappin & Webb Ltd.
Condition: Very good, consistent with age
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
465 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
Birmingham, England
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Silver
Model
Exceptional Edwardian Silver Pair of Openwork baskets – Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1908 – 925
Style
Antique
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
15 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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