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Unknown Mappin and Webb item
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 9:46 am
by ftc
Hi everyone
I really need help identifying this Mappin and Webb piece. Hallmarked for Sheffield and 1912.
Many thanks
FTC
Re: Unknown Mappin and Webb item
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:12 pm
by oel
Hi, I believe it to be be a silver inkwell, should have a small glass liner for the ink.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkwell
Best,
Peer
Re: Unknown Mappin and Webb item
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:10 am
by ftc
Thank you Peer.
I also thought so. I have several inkwells but have never seen one like this. Could find no example on the net. Local dealer says in 30 years he has never seen anything like it. Has ashes in it so was probably used as an ashtray at some time but I don't think that was the initial use.
All the best
FTC
Re: Unknown Mappin and Webb item
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2018 12:02 pm
by dognose
Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
I suppose another possibility is a cigar-lighter, having lost its burner.
Just for completeness, can you post an image of the marks?
Trev.
Re: Unknown Mappin and Webb item
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 12:04 pm
by ftc
Many thanks
Image of marks:
All the best
FTC