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- 1891 (Creation)
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One silver tankard
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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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Trophy won by John Stephen Berger (OW HBB 1889-1892) on 11th April 1891
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Silver plate tankard, awarded in 1891 for first prize in the Junior Gymnastic Competition to John Stephen Berger (OW HBB 1889-1892)
Inscription:
'John S. Berger
1st PRIZE
JUNr GYMN COMPTn
Westminster School
11th April 1891'
Mark on underside of trophy reading:
'W8713'
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- English
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- Latin
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Final
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Full
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- English
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- Latin