Set of four fountains; Mappin and Webb's, England, 20th century.

Set of four fountains; Mappin and Webb's, England, 20th century.
Silver plated metal.
Measurements: 1.5 x 38 x 38 cm (larger); 1.5 x 26 x 26 cm (smaller).
Set of four serving trays made of silver plated metal. The pieces present a design based on a rococo aesthetic, although the ornaments are softened in search of a more polished aesthetic language.
Mappin & Webb is a British firm with more than 240 years of historical tradition in the world of silver and fine jewelry. Famous for combining timeless craftsmanship with quality and contemporary design. The company began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. In the years that followed, the company would expand internationally, receive Royal Warrants and commissions from monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British.