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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Mappin and Webb Gilt Silver Plate Floral Leaf Design Grape Holder Stand
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The classic design of this grape stand is a blend of the effect of rippling water in its bowl portion with ball feet. The top of the stand has the hook to hold the grape bunch with l...
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb art deco sterling silver dish made in Sheffield in 1942
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1942 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Sterling Silver Dish, features pierced decoration to the top half of the body, a grape and vine border, and sta...
Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb sterling silver centre piece bowl or fruit bowl made in 1940
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1940 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bowl, features cast and applied grape and vine decoration to the body and foot, a...
Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb - antique sterling silver centrepiece dish made in 1910
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Dish, features pierced decoration to the body, and ornate feet. The dish...
Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb English Silver Art Nouveau Bridal Basket
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
English Art Nouveau Silver Bridal Basket by Mappin & Webb Art Nouveau sterling silver bridal basket by Mappin & Webb, circa 1900. Openwork design ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Art Nouveau Silver Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Tiffany Art Nouveau centerpiece bowl in sterling silver. The plate and the stand are rich handcrafted and decorated with fruits and leaves and blos...
Sterling Silver
Silver Centrepiece with Original Cut Crystal Liner, Austria, 1900-1910
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large silver Art Nouveau period centrepiece/jardinière with original cut crystal glass liner, Austria, 1900-1910. This wonderful and unique centrepiece has an oval form with elaborat...
Crystal, Silver
$145Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.79 in Dm 8.47 in
French Barbotine Enameled Plates Birds in Vine, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French plate, enameled barbotine Birds in vine Some very light chips on the edges of the plate (please see photo). Comes with the plate holder if you want to hang it on the wall. Goo...
Enamel
$532Sale Price|34% Off
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Antique Sugar Bowl Gilded Interior, English Silver-Plated Ornate Floral Design
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique English Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl with Gilded Interior, Ornate Floral Design Description: This antique English silver-plated sugar bowl features an elegant gilded (gold-wash...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$265
H 1.25 in W 10.5 in D 9.25 in
Art Deco Wedgewood Porcelain Floral and Grapevine White Gold Overlay Silver Dish
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Art Deco dish was crafted by the renowned Wedgwood porcelain house in England, circa 1920, and showcases the distinctive elegance and refinement of the era. The dish c...
Porcelain
Large Art Deco Silver Plated Pedestal Dish
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful large Art Deco silver plated pedestal bowl. A three tiered concave bowl sits on a cone base of moulded ribbed wood finished with a silver plated surround. The interior ...
Silver Plate
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silver Pedestal Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silver soldered pedestal fruit bowl or center bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 7.5"H. Good orig...
Silver Plate
$501Sale Price|25% Off
H 7.76 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Antique Sterling Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket Relief Pictori Decorative Object
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mappin & Webb Ltd Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Cigarette Box
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cigarette box in the Art Deco style; an addition to the ornamental silverware collection. This exc...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Lalique Signed Large Centre Piece, France, circa 1940
By Lalique
Located in Rijssen, NL
Luxury at its finest, high-end crystal bowl made and signed by Lalique. This rare Lalique centerpiece is decorated with daisy's. This round shaped centerpiece bowl has understated e...
Art Glass
$5,500
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Antique Repoussé Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl Fruit and Flower Motif
By Loring Andrews & Co
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exquisite early 20th century Loring Andrews sterling silver footed bowl features hand chased repoussé decoration consisting of multiple flowers, strawberries and grape clusters ...
Sterling Silver
$875
H 1 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Repousse Engraved Floral Decorative Dish
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Nouveau sterling decorative dish was realized in the United States circa 1900. It features repousse stylized floral motifs, apparently morning glory flowers and abst...
Sterling Silver
A very rare Edwardian 9ct gold dish by Mappin & Webb - London 1903 - 142.4g
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1903 by Mappin & Webb, this very pretty, Edwardian, Antique 9ct Gold Dish, features pierced sides, and a cast and applied border. The dish measures 1.5"(3.5...
Gold
Large Victorian Fluted Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, Mappin & Webb, 1895
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, features half fluting and reed b...
Sterling Silver
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Victorian Antique Naturalistic Silver Plated Bowl by Mappin & Webb, circa 1900
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Victorian, antique silver plated bowl, is in the naturalistic style, and sits on a stand. The bowl measures 6"(15.5cm) tall, by 10"...
Silver Plate