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- 1901 (Creation)
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One trophy
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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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Sent on behalf of Mr Stewart Cowie, from Seahawk Trophies
Acc2021/23
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Silver plate trophy, awarded in 1901 for first prize in the half mile with hurdles race to R.D. Kitson.
Inscription:
'HALF MILE WITH HURDLES 1901
[SCHOOL COAT OF ARMS]
FIRST PRIZE
R.D. KITSON'
Mark on underside of trophy reading:
'TRIPLE DEPOSIT
MAPPIN & WEBB'S
PRINCE'S PLATE
LONDON & SHEFFIELD'
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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