Messrs. Mappin make a very interesting display of cutlery of various kinds, evidencing a high degree of excellence in that important branch of national manufactures. We engrave a group of these articles, of which the principal may be described as follows:- Fish Carvers, in silver or electro-plate; a new design, the blade being in the form of a Turkish scimitar, and the handle in the shape of a dolphin. '' Lancet-Edge Razors'' (registered). These razors are manufactured by a particular process, differing from that previously in use, by which a more perfect and keen edge is produced. Upwards of 100,000, we understand, have been manufactured in three years. Table Knives in silver or electroplated handles, of the ''Grecian pattern'' - a novelty of design. Plated or Silver Fruit Dessert Knife, with ivory handles of the ''quill pattern''- a very neat and chaste design.

Image from The Illustrated London News, 4 Oct 1851.

(Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 2035(g) L)