Thread: Mappin Brothers Lancet

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.

Absolutely stunning work. What a fantastic razor so glad that it has been brought back to life.

Wow that is very nice looking blade. Love the unique design. You did an excellent job restoring her.

That is one wild looking straight. Awesome job you did on it

Great job, such a neat razor. Keep up the good work, I love seeing your restorations.