Appointed the Crown Jeweler in 2012, Mappin & Webb is one of the most widely recognized makers of silver and luxury goods in the world. With a roster of prestigious clients that has included six British monarchs as well as Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill and Harry Houdini, the historic firm has supplied fine jewelry and silver objects for royalty all over the globe including the Russian Imperial Household, the Siamese royal family and the Indian Maharaja.
Mappin & Webb’s origins are rooted in Jonathan Mappin’s workshop in Sheffield. He opened in 1775 with the intent to serve British society with the highest quality silverware ever made. His son and grandson, both named Joseph, carried on his vision until the mid-19th century when his four great-grandsons incorporated the business into Mappin Brothers Ltd. and embarked on a substantial expansion of the firm.
Nearing 1860, two of the great-grandsons, eldest Sir William Mappin and youngest John Mappin, left to pursue other opportunities. John opened his own business, Mappin & Company, and was joined two years later by his brother-in-law George Webb. Webb passed away in 1868 — the same year that saw the family form Mappin & Webb Co.
Webb’s name lived on in the company even after 1889 when the company became Mappin & Webb Ltd. In 1897, Mappin & Webb were granted their first Royal Warrant as silversmiths to Queen Victoria. The firm has been a holder of Royal Warrants since then.
Mappin & Webb supplied soldiers in the battle of Omdurman with their acclaimed Campaign watch. The company also supported wartime efforts during both World Wars in their enormous factory in Sheffield. Today Mappin & Webb is among the most prominent makers of Sheffield silver in the world.
Watches of Switzerland Operations Ltd. acquired Mappin & Webb in 1998 after a series of mergers and acquisitions.
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Mappin & Webb English Silver Art Nouveau Bridal Basket
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
English Art Nouveau Silver Bridal Basket by Mappin & Webb Art Nouveau sterling silver bridal basket by Mappin & Webb, circa 1900. Openwork design ...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique English Edwardian Sterling Silver Baskets, 1932
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Edwardian sterling silver baskets, 1932. Each: Ovoid bowl with raised ends and swing c-scroll handle; four splayed supports. Pierced leafing scrollwork; mouth rim flo...
Sterling Silver
$1,798
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
EDWARDIAN 1909 Guilloche Enameled Tripod Basket Vase In .925 Sterling Silver
By Eric Kellerman
Located in Miami, FL
A German enameled tripod vase retailed by Erich Kellerman. This is a fantastic three-legged round vase, created in the city of Pforzheim Germany, back in the 1900's. The piece shows...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
$987
H 6.5 in W 8.86 in D 7.68 in
Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruher Majolika Art Nouveau Blue Flower Basket Bowl c. 1910
By Karlsruher Majolika
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful Art Nouveau large ceramic handled bowl or basket by German artist/designer Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruhe Majolika (Majolica) circa 1910. He was one of their top designers at th...
Ceramic, Majolica
Mappin & Webb Ltd English Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cow creamer made in 18th century style; an addition to our silverware collection This vintage Elizabeth II sterl...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$350
H 19.5 in W 9 in D 10 in
Antique English Victorian Repousse Silver Plated Cherub Vase Brides Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Repousse Silver Plated Cherub Vase Brides Basket. Item features ornate cherub scrollwork and floral bouquet repousse, "MB" monogr...
Silver Plate
$19,760
H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in
Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver dated 1854. The vanity box is of rectangular form extensively veneered in exotic coromandel and edged throughout with brass, incorporating double brass stringing to both the lid and front with a raised escutcheon to the centre. Opening the vanity box reveals a complete fitted interior comprising seventeen glass bottles topped with engraved sterling silver lids hallmarked for James Vickery, London, 1854. The quality of silver mounted fittings reflects the mid nineteenth century standard expected from a luxury retailer such as Mappin & Webb. The front panel folds down to reveal wing compartments which pivot outward through 180 degrees. Within sits a comprehensive mother of pearl handled tool pad incorporating a shoehorn, penknife, thread hook, multiple pairs of scissors, tweezers, file, needle and pricker. Beneath the tool pad is a concealed compartment accessed by depressing the retailer’s plaque positioned along the rear edge of the case. The retailer’s plaque reads: Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 158 to 162 Oxford Street & Mansion House Buildings London. With the wings extended, additional concealed drawers can be accessed by removing the rectangular jars positioned to the rear and depressing the back edge of each compartment base, activating a spring loaded latch mechanism. The underside of the lid houses a removable mirror bordered with gold tooling, designed to stand independently on its bracket. Behind the mirror is a further concealed compartment suitable for storing correspondence or documents. A fully fitted mid nineteenth century coromandel vanity box...
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Bridal Basket
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century art glass cased bridal basket with pink and white satin glass bowl, which is shaped and fluted around the edge and is hand painted with...
Silver Plate
$1,290
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900
Located in Knivsta, SE
Extraordinary Art Nouveau Silvered Brass Dish, Stockholm, ca. 1900 An exceptional serving or fruit dish in silvered brass, crafted in Stockholm, Sweden, around 1900. This piece is ...
Silver, Brass
Garrard & Company Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Basket
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London, in 1908 by Garrard & Co., this pretty, Edwardian, sterling silver basket, features pierced decoration, and a ribbon and reed border. The basket measures 8.5 inc...
Sterling Silver
$2,037
H 8.47 in W 6.19 in D 0.79 in
Antique 20thC English Solid Silver "Golfing" Photo Frame, Mappin & Webb c.1916
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English novelty solid silver photograph frame of rectangular form with a curved top and mounted "golfing" decoration. Fitted with the original silk liner with go...
Silver
Antique French Art Nouveau Silvered Bronze Charger
Located in Houston, TX
Well detailed large period French Art Nouveau silvered bronze tray, bowl or sculpture with a nude maiden, signed Very, circa 1900 (can be hun...
Bronze
Loetz Art Nouveau Basket Whit Details of Irradiated Glass, 1930s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Verviers, BE
Loetz Art Nouveau Basket whit details of irradiated glass 1900s Beautifully decorated whit Irradiated glass Rare to find with original condition The piece is in good condition and a real beauty...
Art Glass
Lovely Sterling Silver Gorham Edwardian-Style Cake Basket on Pedestal Base
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, sterling silver, Edwardian-style, cake basket on pedestal base, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-marked for 1916. Beautiful pierced work. Silver is li...
Sterling Silver