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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Very Fine Sheffield Tureen by Creswick & Company, England, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Sheffield Tureen by Creswick & Company. George III style. England, Circa 1880. Dimensions: Height 10" Diameter 15 1/2" CW5346.
Silver Plate
1890s Drew & Sons Revolving Electroplate Silver Oval Serving Dish
Located in Germantown, MD
Keep your food warm when serving your guests. This lovely serving dish and warmer has a very ornate cover that rolls back.. It was made by Drew & Sons, England. The warmer is dated to the later part of the 19th Century. It is made in electroplated silver...
Silver Plate
$1,150Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 13 in D 9.65 in
Antique Roll-Over Serving Dish, English, Silver Plate, Dome Top Tureen, Server
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique roll-over serving dish. An English, silver plated dome top tureen or server, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Add an elegant touch to the table with this striking tureen Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good order Presents a delightful reflective quality to the silver plate Engraved with a foliate quarterfoil to the apex of the dome Fascinating lid retracts and nests around itself - a distinctive lobe pull aiding access Removable butter tray...
Silver Plate
Beautiful Art Nouveau English Silver Tureen
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautiful Art Nouveau English Silver Soup Tureen This magnificent English soup tureen is an exquisite example of Victorian silverware. Crafted from solid silver, it features an elega...
Sterling Silver
$450
H 8 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Antique Elkington & Co English Silver Plated Chafing Dish Revolving Dome Warmer
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Elkington & Co English Silver Plated Chafing Dish Revolving Dome Warmer. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 8" H x 15" W x 9.5" D.
Silver Plate
Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Handsome Sheffield Covered Dish 1870-90
Sheffield Plate
$600
H 8.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
Antique Edwardian Silverplate Revolving Domed Chafing Dish Server Warmer 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century English Victorian / Edwardian silver revolving / rotating dome top serving / chafing / warming food dish. Oval, egg shaped ...
Silver Plate
Magnificent Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Chased Soup Tureen
By John Sherwood & Sons 1
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
A Gorgeous Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Hand Chased Two-Handle Soup Tureen and Lid with magnificent hand chased cartouche to the front and back that are repeated on the lid...
Silver Plate
$795
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Antique English Victorian Edwardian Reed & Barton Silver Plated Soup Tureen
By Reed & Barton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Victorian Edwardian Reed & Barton Silver Plated Soup Tureen with Drop Handles. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 13.5" W x 11" D.
Silver Plate
Large Antique Sheffield Silver Plate Divided Serving Tureen & Dome Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Sheffield silver plate service piece. A rare and complex serving vessel comprising a handled base with removable li...
Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate
c. 1880s Egyptian Revival English Revolving Hunt Tureen
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880s Egyptian Revival revolving hunt tureen, English. With inner pans. Exceptionally fine; the decoration employs papyrus & chased lion paw motifs. Ivory insulator button. Als...
Silver
C. 1850-80 English Silver Plated Repousse Revolving Hunt or Breakfast Tureen
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1850-80 English silver plated revolving hunt or breakfast tureen. A fine example raised on tapered, reeded legs ending in hairy lion's paw feet. The repousse cover is in bold m...
Silver Plate
Grand Meissen Covered Soup Tureen & Undertray
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860-90 Grand Scale Meissen Covered Soup Tureen & Undertray, German. In the scattered flowers or streublumen pattern. Shaped, gilt edges & gilt detailed acanthus leaf handles &...
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century Soup Tureen and Underplate
By Luneville
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A dynamite Luneville open soup tureen and underplate of the mid-19th century, faience. VP mark. Superb condition.
Faience
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Continental Silver Testavin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Continental silver testavin, likely late 19th or early 20th century. Bold & gutsy, handraised silver. Marked with a crown & 6-point star over PI, in a cartouche. 3.65 troy oz. 4.25" ...
Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Silverplate, Champleve, and Glass Salt Dip
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Silverplate, champleve and glass Russian salt dip, early 20th century. Russian mark denotes that it is Jeweler's metal, referring to a copper, nickle, and zinc alloy, and the number ...
Silver Plate, Enamel
