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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Art Deco Sterling Silver Tea Set by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, 1946
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1946 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome four-piece George VI sterling silver tea set is of a classic Art Deco, octagonal tapering form. Each piece feature...
Sterling Silver
George V Antique Sterling Silver Tea Set by Daniel & Arter, 1918
By Daniel & Arter
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1918 by Daniel & Arter this elegant George V antique sterling silver four-piece tea set has a clean, polished surface and an oval form. The teapot and...
Sterling Silver
George VI Sterling Silver Tea Set by Viner's Ltd., Sheffield, 1936 - 1938
By Viners 1
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield between 1936 and 1938 by Viner's Ltd. this classic George VI sterling silver four-piece tea set is of a traditional design. The pieces have a polished surface...
Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver 5 Piece Tea Set - Hallmarked London 1922
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1922 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Sterling Silver Tea Set, is plain in style, with gadroon borders to all pieces. The kettle measure...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Tea Set by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield, 1887
By Atkin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1887 by Atkin Brothers, this magnificent four-piece Victorian antique sterling silver tea set is of an elegant, shaped oval form. Each piece is superbly em...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver 'Clements Tea Set' - Eric Clements for Mappin & Webb - 1963
By Eric Clements, Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield between 1963 and 1965 by Mappin & Webb, this exceptional Elizabeth II sterling silver four-piece tea set was designed by Eric Clements. Known as the 'Clem...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tea Set
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are thrilled to offer you this sterling silver tea set by Gorham Silversmiths, hallmarked 1874. This one hundred and fifty years old set has been ...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Service by Williams Ltd, 1907
By Williams Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver three piece tea service / set; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver tea service consists of a teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug Each component has an oval rounded form to a plain oval collet foot. The lower portions of the teapot, cream jug and sugar bowl are embellished with embossed fluted ornamentation. The flared upper rim of the cream jug and sugar bowl, and shoulders of the teapot are ornamented with an impressive applied gadroon decorated border. The large teapot is fitted with a domed hinged hallmarked cover, which features further embossed convex fluted decoration. The cover is surmounted by the original carved oval fluted painted wood and sterling silver finial. The teapot retains the original plain angular carved painted wood handle with a carved scroll style thumbpiece. The cream jug and sugar bowl have plain angular sterling silver handles ornamented with subtle applied decoration. Condition This antique sterling silver tea service...
Sterling Silver
Antique Crested Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Tea or Coffee Set
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique crested tea or coffee service. Comprised of a tall tea or coffee pot with a wooden handle, an open sugar, and a creamer in heavy-gauge sterling silver. Each of the 3...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco English Sterling Silver Tea set London 1926-38. Good heavy quality Batchelor’s set, each piece with plain hemi spherical body, central ribbed band surround and curvilinear h...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set, 4 Pc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Sheffield B. Altman Art Deco Silver Plated Tea Service Set with Bakelite Handles - 4 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Open sugar bowl al...
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Antique William Adams WA English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tea Set, 5 Pc
By William Adams
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique William Adams WA English Sheffield Victorian Silver Plated Tea Set - 5 Pcs. Set includes (1) Teapot, (1) Coffee pot, (1) Creamer, (1) Covered Sugar Bowl, (1) Open Sugar Bowl....
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