Identity area
Reference code
GB 2014 WS-04-TRO-001/030
Title
Holmes-Walker fencing cup
Date(s)
- 1935 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 Trophy
Context area
Name of creator
(1889-)
Administrative history
Silversmiths. Established in Sheffield in 1775. Incorporated as Mappin Brothers Ltd in mid-19th Century. Opened London showroom in 1849. In 1860, John Mappin broke away from Mappin Brothers and started Mappin & Company. He was joined 2 years later by his brother-in-law George Webb. Mappin, Webb and Co was formed in 1864. Mappin & Webb Ltd was first recorded in 1889, based in Sheffield. The original London business, Mappin Brothers, was aquired by Mappin & Webb Ltd in 1903.
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Scope and content
Inscription: 'Batics Cup for Fencing presented by W.A. Holmes-Walker 1945'. Not loaded. No cover. Donor: W.A. Holmes-Walker, 1945. Awarded: 1945-1953.
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Open
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Height: 13cm Weight: 165 grammes
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Description identifier
WS-TRO-001/030
Institution identifier
GB 2014
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Status
Final
Level of detail
Partial
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
- Latin