Antique Mappin & Webb Silver-plate Covered Entrée Dish with Family Crest – Late Victorian/Edwardian c.1890–1910

An exceptional late Victorian to Edwardian covered entrée dish by Mappin & Webb Ltd, one of England’s most prestigious silversmiths and suppliers to royalty. This substantial silverplate piece features a classic beaded border and a domed lid with removable handle, a design made for elegant service in grand homes and fine hotels at the turn of the century.

The lid is engraved with an armorial crest of a boar beneath the Latin motto “HONOR VIRTUTIS PRETIUM” (“Honor is the reward of virtue”), indicating the dish was custom-ordered for an aristocratic household.

The underside bears the full Mappin & Webb Ltd marks, along with the firm’s London retail addresses at 72–73 Cornhill, EC and 177–178 Oxford Street, W, placing the dish between 1890 and 1910.

Details

• Maker: Mappin & Webb Ltd, Sheffield & London
• Date: c.1890–1910 (Late Victorian to Edwardian)
• Material: Silverplate
• Form: Covered entrée dish with detachable handle
• Decoration: Beaded border, engraved crest and motto
• Markings: “Mappin & Webb Ltd Sheffield & London … P105”
• Provenance: Aristocratic family commission

Dimensions:

• Bottom dish: 12” L × 9.25” W × 1.75” H
• Top cover: 11.5” L × 8.25” W × 1.75” H
• Handle: 2.5” H × 3.5” W × 2.5” D (removable)

Condition

Very good antique condition with minor, age-appropriate imperfections:

• Surface scratches and tiny marks typical of age and use
• Lid closes securely, though not perfectly flush (common with antique entrée dishes)
• Very slight wear to plating consistent with age
• Retains a bright, attractive silver finish and strong presence

About the Maker

Founded in Sheffield in 1775, Mappin & Webb rose to international fame as one of Britain’s premier silversmiths and luxury retailers. The firm supplied silver to embassies, aristocratic families, and members of the British Royal Family, holding multiple Royal Warrants over the centuries. Their designs remain synonymous with quality, refinement, and timeless English elegance.

Why We Love It

This entrée dish embodies the grandeur of Victorian and Edwardian dining traditions. Both functional and decorative, it offers a tangible link to British aristocratic history—making it not only a serving piece but also a conversation-worthy heirloom.

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