Mappin & Webb

British

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.

Designer: Mappin & Webb

1940s Mappin & Webb Ltd Brown Lizard Handbag

$1,075

1940s Mappin & Webb Ltd Brown Lizard Handbag

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

An excellent condition rare late 1940s Mappin & Webb Ltd gently padded dark-bole-brown lizard handbag, comprising of one compartment with one zipper pocket and two patch pockets, ful...

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20th Century English Mappin & Webb

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown

$280

H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...

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1990s Italian Mappin & Webb

R & Y Augousti Paris Large Brown Snakeskin Shoulder Bag with Silver Studs

$716Sale Price|20% Off

R & Y Augousti Paris Large Brown Snakeskin Shoulder Bag with Silver Studs

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

R & Y Augousti Paris large brown snakeskin shoulder bag with silver studs. Soft skin bag has a leather lined shoulder strap that is incorporated in the bags design. The bag is large ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mappin & Webb

Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes

$17,256

Hermès 1999 Sac Reteint Noir Birkin 35 Dyed Black Epsom Leather Hand Bag Hermes

By Hermès

Located in PARIS, FR

Hermès Birkin bag, size 35, in beige Epsom leather re-dyed in black and gold metal, keys, padlock, zipper, bell, dust bag, year 1999. Width 35 cm x height 25 cm x depth 18 cm, handle...

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1990s French Mappin & Webb

Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag

$7,017Sale Price|20% Off

W 11.82 in D 4.34 in L 8.67 in

Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality exotic leather with gold hardware. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore It's in preloved vintage condition ...

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Early 20th Century Mappin & Webb

Exclusive Black Exotic Leather Kelly Style Handbag

$2,060

W 11.82 in D 4.34 in L 8.86 in

Exclusive Black Exotic Leather Kelly Style Handbag

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality exotic leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hard...

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1940s Mappin & Webb

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

$32,500

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Kelly 25cm Black Togo Palladium Shoulder Bag A most superb mini black Kelly that exudes an effortless elegance. Brand New in Box. Store Fresh. Pristine Condition (with plasti...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mappin & Webb

HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

$20,000

HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...

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1990s French Mappin & Webb

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

$8,500

HERMES black Box leather BOLIDE 35 Bag GHW

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Bolide 35 in black Box leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in black lambskin. Has been carried and is in excellent condi...

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1980s French Mappin & Webb

Hermes 24/24 29 Bleu Saphir Togo and Bleu Navy Swift Gold Hardware

$10,250

H 8.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Hermes 24/24 29 Bleu Saphir Togo and Bleu Navy Swift Gold Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

This 24/24 bag is in Bleu Saphir and Bleu Navy Togo and swift leather with gold hardware, has tonal stitching, front turnlock closure, open rear pocket, single flap top handle and re...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mappin & Webb

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

$17,500

H 11 in D 7 in L 14 in

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Etain Veau Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in Etain. Etain is the most perfect medium gray and is utterly neutral. Crisp with palladium hardware. Togo leather is textured and scratch-resistant. T...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mappin & Webb

Louis Vuitton Checkerboard Top Handle Bag

$1,024Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in

Louis Vuitton Checkerboard Top Handle Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Amman, JO

Louis Vuitton Checkerboard Top Handle Bag Add a sophisticated edge to your collection with this Louis Vuitton Checkerboard Top Handle Bag, a rare design that blends modern elegance ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mappin & Webb

Celine Horsebit Box Black Shoulder Bag

$1,589

H 7.88 in W 1.97 in L 9.45 in

Celine Horsebit Box Black Shoulder Bag

By Celine

Located in Paris, FR

Celine "Horsebit" black box lamb leather shoulder bag featuring a short shoulder strap (21.25in. (54cm)), gold-tone hardware, inside compartments, an inside logo stamp. Circa:1 970...

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1970s French Mappin & Webb

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Questions About Mappin & Webb

Does Mappin and Webb make watches?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
Whether Mappin & Webb makes watches has evolved over time. In the late 19th century, Mappin & Webb began producing a line of timepieces. The company even supplied soldiers in the 1898 Battle of Omdurman with its acclaimed Campaign watch. After World War II, the luxury silversmith gradually phased out its watch production. Today, the company is an authorized dealer for numerous luxury watchmakers and sells these companies' timepieces in its stores. Find a variety of Mappin & Webb jewelry on 1stDibs.
When did Watches of Switzerland buy Mappin & Webb?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
The answer to the question of when did Watches of Switzerland buy Mappin & Webb may be a bit surprising, as it's a misconception that the latter company purchased the former. By the 1990s, the company Asprey owned both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland. In 1998, Judith Pilkington arranged for the sale of both Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland, starting a new organization. Subsequently, the two brands went through a series of owners, including the Baugur Group, Landsbanki and Apollo Global Management. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of watches.
What is the history of Mappin watches?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
The history of Mappin watches began in Jonathan Mappin’s workshop in Sheffield, England. He opened it 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. Two of the great-grandsons, William and John Mappin, later left to pursue other opportunities. John opened his own business, Mappin & Company, and his brother-in-law George Webb joined him two years later. Webb died in 1868 — the same year the family formed 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 ever since. Mappin & Webb supplied soldiers in the 1898 Battle of Omdurman with their acclaimed Campaign watch. The company also supported wartime efforts during both World Wars in their enormous factory in Sheffield. Later in the 20th century, Mappin & Webb moved away from manufacturing its own watches and instead focused on carrying luxury timepieces from other makers in its stores. Watches of Switzerland Operations Ltd. acquired Mappin & Webb in 1998 after a series of mergers and acquisitions. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mappin & Webb jewelry.
What did Philip Webb make?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Philip Webb made furniture, as well as stained glass, wallpapers and tapestries. He was also a well-known architect, and the country homes he designed throughout England helped to define the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement. You'll find a range of Philip Webb furniture on 1stDibs.
How do I identify David Webb jewelry?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify David Webb jewelry, search the piece carefully for a maker's mark. The luxury jewelry maker stamps its pieces with the word "Webb." By comparing your piece to pictures shared on trusted online resources, you can then determine when your piece was produced, find out its name and learn further information. David Webb also offers an authentication service, though there is a fee to use it. Information about how to request an authentication is available on the brand's official website. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of David Webb jewelry.
How do I identify Thomas Webb glass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
To identify Thomas Webb glass, flip the item over and look for a maker's marking. Most pieces feature either a sandblasted or acid-etched hallmark. Over the maker's long history, Thomas Webb employed many different markings. Some simply say “Webb,” while others read “Thos Webb” or “Thomas Webb.” You can find images of the markings on trusted online resources and compare them to the marks on your piece to determine if it's a Thomas Webb and approximately when it may have been made. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help you identify the items. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of Thomas Webb glass.