Mappin & Webb – Rare Bee-shaped Honey Jar – Ruby-red Glass And Silver-plated Metal

Mappin & Webb – Rare bee-shaped honey pot – Ruby-red glass and silver-plated metal

England – First half of the 20th century

A charming and original bee-shaped honey pot, crafted by the renowned English silversmiths Mappin & Webb.

This decorative and functional piece features a body made of hand-blown ruby-red glass, paired with a finely crafted silver-plated metal frame.

The bee rests on six articulated legs, while its delicately veined wings form an ingenious opening mechanism that provides access to the honey reservoir.

The contrast between the depth of the red glass and the brilliance of the silver-plated metal gives this object a very special charm.

Mappin & Webb

Founded in 18th-century England, Mappin & Webb has established itself as one of Britain’s leading houses of silverware and tableware, renowned for the quality of its creations and the elegance of its pieces.

Markings: Mappin & Webb – Paris – England – W11518.

Condition: Very good overall condition. Intact ruby-red glass; opening mechanism works perfectly. Sold without its original honey spoon.

A beautiful collector’s item, as appealing for its originality as for its decorative quality.