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Mappin Webb Tray

Mappin & Webb silver plate tray
Mappin & Webb silver plate tray

Mappin & Webb silver plate tray

$570

H 2 in W 26.88 in D 15.25 in

Mappin & Webb silver plate tray

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A very elegant antique or vintage English silver plated oval tray/ tea tray by Mappin & Webb. The underside inscribed 'Mappin & Webb Ltd.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Tray 1934 Oval Serving Tray
Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Tray 1934 Oval Serving Tray

Art Deco Vintage Sterling Silver Tray 1934 Oval Serving Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

Made in Sheffield, England in 1934 by Mappin & Webb Approx. Weight - 1260g / 40.51oz Approx.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Tray Signed "Mappin and Webb" Circa 1890.
Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Tray Signed "Mappin and Webb" Circa 1890.

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Tray Signed "Mappin and Webb" Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Tray Signed "Mappin and Webb" Circa 1890. With lovely Greek Key Engraving.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray
Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray

Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray

$1,184 / set

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Antique Decanter Drinks Set on Silver Plated Tray

Located in Ipswich, GB

It is presented on a Mappin & Webb silver plated ornate tray.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Traditional English Sterling Silver Georgian Piecrust Tray, 1950
Traditional English Sterling Silver Georgian Piecrust Tray, 1950

Traditional English Sterling Silver Georgian Piecrust Tray, 1950

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver tray. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Large Oval Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Antique Gallery Tray, Mappin & Webb
Large Oval Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Antique Gallery Tray, Mappin & Webb

Large Oval Sterling Silver Hand Engraved Antique Gallery Tray, Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

A large oval, hand-engraved, antique English, sterling silver gallery tray, made by Mappin & Webb, London, 1896. The tray has a shaped, engraved & pierced gallery with cast garlands...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Tea Tray
Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Unavailable

H 1 in W 17.5 in D 28.75 in

Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Tea Tray

Located in Vancouver, BC

A fine quality English sterling silver tea tray by Mappin & Webb, hallmarked Sheffield 1928.

Category

Early 20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Plate Tray
English Silver Plate Tray

English Silver Plate Tray

Unavailable

H 0.75 in W 18 in D 5.5 in

English Silver Plate Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Stamford, CT

Circa 1930s English silver plate oval tray by Mappin and Webb.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Silver Plated Sandwich Tray, circa 1905
Edwardian Silver Plated Sandwich Tray, circa 1905

Edwardian Silver Plated Sandwich Tray, circa 1905

Unavailable

H 0.75 in W 31.75 in D 6 in

Edwardian Silver Plated Sandwich Tray, circa 1905

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A fabulous English Edwardian silver plated sandwich/hors d'oeuvres tray with gadrooned decoration to the handles and edge, circa 1905. Measurements: Height 3/4" (approx 1.75cm) ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century George V Antique Sterling Silver Large Gallery Tray
Early 20th Century George V Antique Sterling Silver Large Gallery Tray

Early 20th Century George V Antique Sterling Silver Large Gallery Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in 53-64 Chancery Lane, London

A very elegant large oval silver gallery tray with stylish incuse handles. The tray is beautifully pierced and has a reed border for highlights. The length is 23.5 inches/59.5cm.

Category

Antique 1890s British More Dining and Entertaining

Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Galleried Tray
Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Galleried Tray

Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Galleried Tray

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H 2.25 in W 17.75 in D 11.75 in

Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Galleried Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

Signed on the underside, Mappin & Webb, Silver Plated on Copper, Made in Sheffield, England.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Stunning Art Deco Silver Tray by Mappin & Webb
Stunning Art Deco Silver Tray by Mappin & Webb

Stunning Art Deco Silver Tray by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Art Deco silver tray with detailed geometric engraving. This piece carries the Mappin & Webb signature.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Antique English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray
Antique English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray

Antique English Mappin & Webb Sheffield Silver Plate Serving Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Mappin & Webb Sheffield silver plate serving tray.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sheffield and Silverplate

Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique 1923 Sterling Silver Gallery Tray
Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique 1923 Sterling Silver Gallery Tray

Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique 1923 Sterling Silver Gallery Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the tray bears the retailer's mark 'Mappin & Webb Ltd, Sheffield & London'.

Category

Vintage 1920s English Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

1927 Antique Sterling Silver Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd
1927 Antique Sterling Silver Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd

1927 Antique Sterling Silver Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The underside of the tray bears the retailer's mark 'Mappin & Webb Ltd, Sheffield & London'.

Category

Vintage 1920s Great Britain (UK) Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb C.1900
Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb C.1900

Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb C.1900

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome Edwardian drinks / cocktail tray by the top-notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Oval Victorian Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
Antique Oval Victorian Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

Antique Oval Victorian Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique English Victorian oval silver-plated twin handled tray by the renowned Silversmith Mappin & Webb, circa 1880 in date.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray by Mappin & Webb, 19th Century

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique English Victorian oval silver plated twin handled tray by the highly sought after silversmiths Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, circa 1880 in date.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid century sterling silver tray by Mappin & Webb - made in 1959
Mid century sterling silver tray by Mappin & Webb - made in 1959

Mid century sterling silver tray by Mappin & Webb - made in 1959

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1959 by Mappin & Webb, this stylish, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Tray, is plain in design, with shaped corners, and reed detailing throughout.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Cellini Solid Silver Large Tray, Mappin & Webb, circa 1897
Antique Victorian Cellini Solid Silver Large Tray, Mappin & Webb, circa 1897

Antique Victorian Cellini Solid Silver Large Tray, Mappin & Webb, circa 1897

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Hallmarked English silver (925 standard), London, year 1897 (k), Maker JNM (John Newton Mappin), Retailed by Mappin & Webb. Mappin & Webb a jewellery company headquartered in the ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Antique English Silver Plated Cocktail Tray / Salver by Mappin & Webb
Large Antique English Silver Plated Cocktail Tray / Salver by Mappin & Webb

Large Antique English Silver Plated Cocktail Tray / Salver by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The underside is fully marked for the top-notch silversmith, Mappin & Webb. Dating to circa 1900, it remains in excellent condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian 1894 Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd
Antique Victorian 1894 Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd

Antique Victorian 1894 Sterling Silver Tea Tray by Mappin & Webb Ltd

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This exceptional example of antique silverware is fitted with two large cast sterling handles realistically modelled in the form of intertwined snakes. This magnificent tray was c...

Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Grand Antique English Serving / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb, circa 1899
Grand Antique English Serving / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb, circa 1899

Grand Antique English Serving / Drinks Tray by Mappin & Webb, circa 1899

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The underside is signed by the well renowned silversmith, "Mappin & Webb, London". This piece is also lucky enough to have an English design registration number, 336368, the design n...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Finest Silver Plated Tray, Royal Crown by Mappin & Webb, C.1910
Finest Silver Plated Tray, Royal Crown by Mappin & Webb, C.1910

Finest Silver Plated Tray, Royal Crown by Mappin & Webb, C.1910

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A truly fine English made silver plated tray, made by the top notch silversmith, Mappin & Webb of Sheffield and London.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Two Antique English Silver Serving Trays, Mappin & Webb, 1990s
Set of Two Antique English Silver Serving Trays, Mappin & Webb, 1990s

Set of Two Antique English Silver Serving Trays, Mappin & Webb, 1990s

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Paris, IDF

An exceptional, fine and impressive set of two antique Mappin & Web sterling silver trays from Sheffield, England, 1997 hallmark, an addition to our silver dining collection. Thes...

Category

1990s English Victorian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver

Large Art Deco Square Serving/Cocktail Tray in Silver Plate by Mappin and Webb
Large Art Deco Square Serving/Cocktail Tray in Silver Plate by Mappin and Webb

Large Art Deco Square Serving/Cocktail Tray in Silver Plate by Mappin and Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The underside is fully marked by the top-notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb. It is marked "Triple Deposit, Mappin and Webb's Princes Plate and London & Sheffield".

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Keith Murray For Mappin & Webb - Art Deco Cocktail Tray
Keith Murray For Mappin & Webb - Art Deco Cocktail Tray

Keith Murray For Mappin & Webb - Art Deco Cocktail Tray

By Mappin & Webb, Keith Murray

Located in Bath, GB

Designed by Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb. Keith Murray (1892-1981) was born in New Zealand and moved to the UK with his parents when he was 14.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

1940s Sterling Silver Drinks Tray
1940s Sterling Silver Drinks Tray

1940s Sterling Silver Drinks Tray

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H 1.6 in W 13.3 in D 22.9 in

1940s Sterling Silver Drinks Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of this Mappin and Webb silver tray is plain and unembellished.

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1950s Sterling Silver Tea Drinks Tray
1950s Sterling Silver Tea Drinks Tray

1950s Sterling Silver Tea Drinks Tray

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H 11.9 in W 11.9 in D 0.001 in

1950s Sterling Silver Tea Drinks Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of this Mappin and Webb silver tray is plain and unembellished.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray

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H 0.9 in W 9.5 in D 0.9 in

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of this Mappin and Webb silver tray is plain and unembellished.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays
Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays

Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Art Deco sterling silver trays or salvers, made by the British firm of Mappin & Webb in the city of Sheffield in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Silver Cocktail Tray
Art Deco Silver Cocktail Tray

Art Deco Silver Cocktail Tray

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H 1.25 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Art Deco Silver Cocktail Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A stylish oval silver tray in the Art Deco style. The raised gallery has an unusual and distinctive chevron pattern around a perfectly plain surface and the tray has two flat handles...

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray
Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray

Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray

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H 0.79 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in

Art Deco silver drinks or tea tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

It was made by Mappin & Webb in 1935, the height of the Art Deco period and reflects many of the design motifs of the style.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Oak and Silver Plate Drinks / Cocktail Tray, circa 1900
Antique Oak and Silver Plate Drinks / Cocktail Tray, circa 1900

Antique Oak and Silver Plate Drinks / Cocktail Tray, circa 1900

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The base made of solid English oak is surrounded by a pierced or reticulated gallery with handles either end. The tray sits of four original bun feet. The underside is fully marke...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Antique English Square Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Mappin and Webb
Large Antique English Square Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Mappin and Webb

Large Antique English Square Silver Plated Cocktail Tray by Mappin and Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The underside is fully marked for the top-notch silversmith, Mappin and Webb. Dating to c.1900, it remains in excellent condition.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb
Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver-Plated Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb. Condition: Good original condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray
Antique English Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray

Antique English Mappin & Webb Silver Plated Cocktail / Drinks Tray

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

The underside is fully marked for the world renowned English silversmith, Mappin & Webb Ltd. It is also marked "Princes Plate / Triple Deposit".

Category

Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Barware

Materials

Silver Plate

Victorian Sterling Silver Fox Ash Tray, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1900
Victorian Sterling Silver Fox Ash Tray, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1900

Victorian Sterling Silver Fox Ash Tray, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1900

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1900 by Mappin & Webb, this antique Victorian sterling silver ash tray has a circular form.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Ashtrays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Three Antique English Graduated Serving Trays or Platters, Mappin & Webb
Set of Three Antique English Graduated Serving Trays or Platters, Mappin & Webb

Set of Three Antique English Graduated Serving Trays or Platters, Mappin & Webb

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual shape, this is a magnificent set of three graduated silver plated serving platters or trays, Octagonal in shape and signed by the very fine English silversmith's, Mapp...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays
Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays

Pair of Art Deco Silver Trays

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A Pair of Art Deco sterling silver trays or salvers, made by the British firm of Mappin & Webb in the city of Sheffield in 1936.

Category

Vintage 1930s British Platters and Trays

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Smoking Tray, London, circa 1930
Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Smoking Tray, London, circa 1930

Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Smoking Tray, London, circa 1930

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine and rare Mappin & Webb silver plate smoking tray for the iconic Hyde Park Hotel, London.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Oval Oak Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb, London, UK
Vintage Oval Oak Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb, London, UK

Vintage Oval Oak Serving Tray by Mappin & Webb, London, UK

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful, vintage and special serving plate from 1887 by famous quality English silver smiths Mappin & Webb of London and Sheffield. A fantastic large serving plate with an oval sha...

Category

Antique 1890s British High Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Silver Plated Tray by Mappin&Webb's
Silver Plated Tray by Mappin&Webb's

Silver Plated Tray by Mappin&Webb's

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H 1 in W 28 in D 16.5 in

Silver Plated Tray by Mappin&Webb's

Located in New York, NY

Silver Plated Tray by Mappin&Webb of London

Category

20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

English Silverplated Oval Tray by Mappin & Webb
English Silverplated Oval Tray by Mappin & Webb

English Silverplated Oval Tray by Mappin & Webb

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H 0.75 in W 20.75 in D 16.25 in

English Silverplated Oval Tray by Mappin & Webb

Located in Middleburg, VA

A nice, oval English silverplated tray of mid-century design by the famous London and Sheffield company, Mappin & Webb.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

Ebonized Galleried Drinks Tray, England, Early 20th Century
Ebonized Galleried Drinks Tray, England, Early 20th Century

Ebonized Galleried Drinks Tray, England, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized, Mappin & Webb Silverplate Galleried Drinks Tray with Double Handles on Miniature Bun Feet.

Category

Early 20th Century English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

Vintage Oval Mappin and Webb London and Sheffield Silver Tray
Vintage Oval Mappin and Webb London and Sheffield Silver Tray

Vintage Oval Mappin and Webb London and Sheffield Silver Tray

Located in New York, NY

Vintage oval Mappin & Webb London & Sheffield silver tray. Elegant item from our Hotel Silver collection.

Category

20th Century Platters and Serveware

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Mappin Webb Tray For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mappin webb tray available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every mappin webb tray was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a mappin webb tray — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A mappin webb tray, designed in the Art Deco or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mappin webb tray has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Mappin & Webb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mappin Webb Tray?

The average selling price for a mappin webb tray at 1stDibs is $1,421, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $16,564 for the highest priced.

Mappin & Webb for sale on 1stDibs

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. 

Find antique Mappin & Webb serveware, decorative objects and other collectibles on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.