*Rare* Mappin and Webb Silver Plated Placemat

This exquisite Mappin & Webb silver plated placemat is a true rarity, in great condition for its age and intended use. As a placemat, it adds an elegant touch, but its versatility extends to serving as a tray on a desk or dresser, displaying other precious silver items, etc. Measuring 14" in length, 10" in width, and 1/4" high, it is lined with vintage green velvet on the bottom. Mappin & Webb is a renowned British jeweler and silversmith brand, established in 1775 by Jonathan Mappin. It is known for its fine jewelry, silverware, and luxury goods. Over the years, the brand has earned a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, becoming a favorite of royalty and high society. Mappin & Webb continues to be a prestigious name in luxury jewelry and silverware, holding royal warrants as silversmiths to both the British royal family and the Prince of Wales. “EPCA” refers to “Electro Plated Copper Alloy.” This marking is often found on silver-plated items, indicating that the base metal is copper alloy and that it has been coated with a thin layer of silver through the process of electroplating. Mappin & Webb has produced various silver-plated items, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, marked with EPCA.