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From Tweedale's Directory. John Newton Mappin (younger brother of Edward and Charles) launched a new elctro-plate and cutlery business, Mappin & Co. at the Royal Cutlery Works in Pond Hill. In 1860 the company registered a silver mark. Almost immediately Mappin Bros. sued to prevent the use of the Mappin & Co. name. The Mappin Bros. failed in their suit but nonetheless John Newton Mappin changed the company's name. It was first known as Mappin, Webb & Co. but by 1868 it had become Mappin & Webb & Co.
So Mappin Bros. owned by Edward and Joseph Mappin worked out of Queens Works and Mappin & Webb owned By John Mappin worked out of Royal Cutlery Works. Two different companies. I thought all along one just morphed into the other. An interesting read and I learned something.
Finally in 1902 John N. Mappin acquired Mappin Bros. and established Mappin & Webb (Mappin Bros. Incorporated) thus bringing to an end a family feud that lasted more than half a century.
I stand corrected on the Mappin & Webb start date and edited the original post.
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Absolutely stunning work. What a fantastic razor so glad that it has been brought back to life.
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Wow that is very nice looking blade. Love the unique design. You did an excellent job restoring her.
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That is one wild looking straight. Awesome job you did on it
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Great job, such a neat razor. Keep up the good work, I love seeing your restorations.