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Exclusive collection of silver-plated tableware and bar items – including Mappin & Webb and French elegance – ca. 1920-1950

Bring the timeless elegance of early 20th-century British and French dining culture into your home with this harmonious collection of high-quality silver-plated tableware. This ensemble combines historic craftsmanship with a high decorative quotient and is perfect for the aficionado of a classically laid table or a stylish home bar.

The collection features rare pieces from renowned makers and showcases beautiful details that testify to the heyday of traditional silver craftsmanship.

Highlights from the collection:
Mappin & Webb Bowl/Kid (Dated 1927): A beautiful historic piece from the royal warrant holder of the British royal family. Equipped with the official British registration number Rd 728356, which confirms the exact design registration in 1927. A true collector’s item.

Classic British Ice Bucket (Maker: B.W): A heavy, characterful ice bucket with an elegantly fluted and chamfered foot. Stamped by a master silversmith from the Birmingham/Sheffield region. An absolute showpiece on any bar or service trolley.

French Serving Spoon (Métal Blanc, 1ère Titre): A monumental ladle or serving spoon with a very slender shaft. Marked according to the strict French quality standards for the highest class of silver-plated dinner cutlery (1ère Titre).

Large Rectangular Serving Piece / Tray: Featuring clean pilasters and a geometric Art Deco-like edge. Ideal for presenting canapés, glasses or as a decorative centerpiece. Silver-plated Tableware (EPNS Made in England): Classic British flatware with richly ornate handles in relief, perfect to give a dinner an instantly regal look.

Rd 728356: This is a British registration number (Registered Design Number). This number was issued by the British Patent Office to protect the design against counterfeiting. The serial number 728356 was officially registered in the year 1927. This means the object was produced in or shortly after 1927.

Serving Ladle:
Silver content / Material (French origin): The stamp in the elongated bar shows the text MÉTAL BLANC followed by the quality 1ÈRE TITRE. This is a traditional French designation for high-quality silver-plated cutlery (literally: white metal of the first/highest quality class).

Mini Ice Bucket: The B.W stamp on the foot rim is the master stamp of the British manufacturer. For this type of silver-plated barware and ice buckets from the early to mid-20th century, this most likely represents Barker Brothers (Silver) Ltd from Birmingham or Broadway Silversmiths, who were known for their high-end hotel and bar silverware.