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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$14,000 / set
H 9.85 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People, England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people. England, early 20th century. A total of 151 pieces: 12 large knifes, 12 large forks an...
Silver Plate
$12,000 / set
H 9.85 in W 20.08 in D 14.57 in
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century. Complete for 12 people. A total of 130 pieces: 12 large kni...
Silver Plate
$12,500 / set
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Acanthus by Mappin & Webb Silverplated Flatware Set Service Dinner 328 Pieces
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Big Bend, WI
Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 241 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and jewelry. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanshi...
Silver Plate
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th Century - Cutlery Set - Zachariah Barraclough & Sons
Located in Porto, PT
19th Century - Cutlery Set - Zachariah Barraclough & Sons. English, 19th century, marketed by 'Zachariah Barraclough & Sons' dated 1893-1931. Composed of: 12 dessert forks and 12 des...
Silver
Durgin Wentworth Flatware Service, 167 Pieces
By William B. Durgin
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare 167-piece Wentworth sterling silver flatware service was crafted by the celebrated William B. Durgin Silver Company. Each piece bears an intricate, hand-chased pattern featuring florettes, acanthus leaves, scrolls, and an open cartouche surrounding a monogram. Originally retailed by Grogan Company, the leading retail jeweler in Pittsburgh at the turn of the century, this set of 12 is truly exceptional. The set comes complete in its original fitted, suede-lined case. American, circa 1902 Marked "STERLING" with script "D" mark for Durgin and retailer's mark "Grogan Company" Case: 6" high x 23 1/8" wide x 18 7/16" deep This service comprises: 12 dinner knives12 lunch knives12 butter spreaders12 dinner forks12 lunch forks12...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Tiffany & Co. This exquisite 180-piece sterling silver flatware service for 12 by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in the distinguished Colon...
Sterling Silver
William Hutton & Sons Antique Silver Plate Cutlery Canteen, 1940
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it contains a set of 6 Fruit Knives and with the Forks on the inside of the lid all in very...
Silver Plate
Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Table/ Dessert Service for 12 Persons
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver and mother of pearl table and dessert service for twelve persons; an addition to our silver cutlery collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver and mother of pearl cutlery set consists of twelve table knives, twelve table forks, twelve dessert knives and twelve dessert forks. Both the dessert and table knives have plain subtly tapering rounded blades with rounded tips. The dessert fork has a waisted shaft and two tines; the table forks have four tines. Each piece is fitted with a plain tapering, rounded mother of pearl handle. This antique dessert...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$4,895
H 22.19 in W 30 in D 18.38 in
English Canteen on Stand Containing Twelve-Place Set of Kings Pattern Cutlery
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English canteen of mahogany on cabriole legs, containing a fitted compartment with a twelve-place setting of King's pattern silver-plated cutlery. The full set contains: 1 so...
Metal, Silver Plate
$69,500
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
San Lorenzo, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 340 Pcs in Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in the year 1916. Named for Florence's Church of San Lorenzo, its shield and paneling are typical of Renaissance Revival design. This noble pattern goes well with Victorian, Edwardian or neoclassical styles. Outstanding San Lorenzo by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set in vintage fitted Tiffany chest...
Sterling Silver
Hepplewhite style Viners 109 piece cutlery chest
By Viners 1
Located in Dereham, GB
Viners Of Sheffield 109 piece Cuttlery set [originally 114pc 5 items missing] Housed in a Mahogany Hepplewhite style chest on stand, With Carved bell flowers & swags on front, & mat...
Silver Plate
Cased set 8 silver & enamel cockerel cocktail sticks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Cased set 8 silver & enamel cockerel cocktail sticks with Silver spoon , bakelite cherry detail on top Enamel detail to cockerels , silver sticks, Sticks Stamped Silver on bottom b...
Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Cased set 6 Silver gilt & Enamel Spoons
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Cased set of 6 Silver Gilt & Guilloche enamel spoons, Diamond pattern, engine turned detail on spoon stem, Stepped Rectangular tops, with : RED, YELLOW, Pair GREEN, Pair Lig...
Silver
Set 6 cased Cherry Cocktail sticks 1930s
Located in Dereham, GB
Set 6 cased Cherry Cocktail sticks 1930s Faux snake skin case, silk & black velvet lined 6 Bakelite cherry top cocktail sticks Stamped EPNS & makers name worn England stamped beneath...
Silver Plate
Mahogany Bijouterie Cabinet Edwards & Roberts
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in Dereham, GB
Mahogany & inlaid Bijouterie Cabinet Stamped Edwards & Roberts Glazed hinge top, with working lock & key Satinwood cross banding, boxwood line, Foliage & bell flower inlay Serpent...
Mahogany
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box Oak box in the form of an Victorian oven range Cast brass detail on front , with brass grate & faux coal b...
Brass
