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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Antique Cut Crystal English Decanter Tantalus Silver Plated John Round Sheffield
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Sheffield Silverplated Three Bottle English Spirits or Wine Tantalus, complete with its original full led hand cut crystal decanters...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Antique French Sterling Silver Vase Centerpiece Cranberry Glass pos Baccarat 19C
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French heavy gauge Sterling Silver Centerpiece of ovoid outline, complete with its original firm fitting Cranberry Glass liner, late Nineteenth Century. The circular body ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular outline with canted corners and outstanding quality, first quarter of the nineteenth century. The finely chased silver mounted rim and hinged cover, hand cut with three bands of lozenges on a plain ground, decorative star cut base underneath. Condition: Exceptional condition for such an early piece, with no losses or clouding inside, silver mounts are unmarked but test positive for silver. Wonderful age wear underneath on base. Lock is present but key does not turn. Back and front views are similar. Measures: Height: 5.25” (13.5cm). Width: 3.75” (9.5cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Stunning and rare Tea Caddy...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Style Sterling Silver Dish Ring Centerpiece Ireland 1923 12.10ozs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exquisite Irish Georgian Style Dublin Silver Heavy Gauge Table Dish Ring Dishring of traditional waisted form in the Rococo manner, and unusually large size. The circular inverte...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique German Sterling Silver Teacaddy Neresheimer Sohnes Berthold Muller 1900
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Absolutely Stunning heavy gauge German Sterling Silver Eighteenth Century style Tea Caddy Circa 1900. Intricate repousse relief decoration depicts genre scenes of adult figures ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Irish Tipperary Waterford Glass Cut Crystal Victorian Turnover Bowl 19Ct
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Located in Dublin, Ireland
An impressive Hand Deep Cut full lead Irish Crystal Pedestal Turn-over Bowl or Centerpiece of circular outline and unusually large proportions. Made by the Old Waterford Glass...
Crystal
ANTIQUE 1899 STERLING SILVER & GLASS CRYSTAL FREDERICK WICK & SONS TRiNKET JAR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1899 London Made Sterling Silver topped Frederick Wick Dressing table trinket box with lovely ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Mappin & Webb Victorian Silver Plated Reticulated Covered Jelly Jar
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mappin & Webb Victorian Silver Plated Reticulated Covered Jelly Jar. Item featured is a "London & Sheffield" Princess Plate jar, numbered "W8239". The lid is unattach...
Silver Plate
Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Biscuit Barrel or Covered Jar
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique biscuit barrel or covered jar was made by the well known English silversmith James Deakin & Sons in approximately 1920 and done in...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Crystal Biscuit Jar with a Decorative Silver Top
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique crystal biscuit jar with a decorative silver lid. This is a nice size crystal jar with a removable decorative lid.
Crystal
Tiffany Victorian Sterling Silver & Brilliant-Cut Glass Candy Jar
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical brilliant-cut glass candy jar, ca 1890. Drum-form with diaper ground and same central wide band with stars and ferns; faceted shoulder and everted rim with flush ...
Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb Cocktail Shaker, Solid Silver & Cut Glass, English, 1949
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A wonderful 20th Century English solid silver and cut glass cocktail shaker, of tapering form, made from glass with a removable cork lined silver top sieve and lid. As relevant today...
Silver
