Mappin & Webb Edwardian sterling silver lobster pick

Elegant Edwardian sterling silver lobster pick with marks for Sheffield, 1909, Mappin & Webb. Engraved with charming detail of a lobster brandishing its claws to front of lobster pick.

Mappin & Webb is one of the most storied jewellers in England if not worldwide. First having held a Royal Warrant since Queen Victoria in 1897, they have continuously held one till the present day.
Their quality meant that they were the silversmiths of choice for royalty around the world, including the British throne, Russian Imperial Household and multiple Indian Maharajas (one of whom ordered a bedroom suite, including a solid silver four poster bed, to be made and shipped to his palace). Other patrons included Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly and more. Churchill in particular was fond of the solid gold ashtrays, which no doubt served good stead for his cigars.Mappin & Webb is one of the most storied jewellers in England if not worldwide.
Initial thoughts that this may be either the Onslow or Albany pattern; we will update pending further research. First having held a Royal Warrant since Queen Victoria in 1897, they have continuously held one till the present day.
Their quality meant that they were the silversmiths of choice for royalty around the world, including the British throne, Russian Imperial Household and multiple Indian Maharajas (one of whom ordered a bedroom suite, including a solid silver four poster bed, to be made and shipped to his palace). Other patrons included Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly and more. Churchill in particular was fond of the solid gold ashtrays, which no doubt served good stead for his cigars.

Price marked at $1500 AUD.

Measurements: 61 grams, 25.5 cm length.

Excellent antique condition. Marks crisp and well-struck.