• Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
  • Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
  • Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
  • Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
  • Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
  • Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle
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Adelaide Steamship Company

Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle

Adelaide Steamship Co Knife & Fork Set Mappin & Webb RARE Rounded Handle

$145.00 AUD
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Key Details:

  • Item: Fork & Knife Set

  • Company: Adelaide Steamship Company (engraved crest on handles)

  • Maker: Mappin & Webb (M&W)

  • Origin: Sheffield, England

  • Material: Silver plate (EPNS)

  • Length: Knife approx. 19 cm, Fork approx. 16 cm

  • Markings: “MAPPIN & WEBB SHEFFIELD” and “M&W”

  • Style: Rounded tubular handle variant (rarer than the flat-handled style in the Australian National Maritime Museum collection)

  • Era: 1930s–1950s (Adelaide Steamship Company passenger service period)

Mini Story or Hook:
Step back into the golden age of Australian coastal travel with this fork and knife set from the Adelaide Steamship Company. Produced by renowned silversmiths Mappin & Webb of Sheffield between the 1930s and 1950s, this pair carries the company crest and reflects the refinement of onboard dining. Unlike the more common flat-handled style documented in the National Maritime Museum, this rounded-handle variant is far rarer and seldom comes to market. A unique opportunity for maritime enthusiasts, collectors of Australiana, or those who value historic silverware with a story.

Condition:
Condition: Very good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

  • Minor surface wear and light tarnish consistent with age.

  • Crest remains crisp and clearly visible.

  • No structural damage, both pieces are solid and functional.

  • Silver plating shows only light age wear, overall very presentable.

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Postage & Handling:
📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.

  • Combined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.

  • International shipping available on request – please message for a quote.

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