Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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.

Creator: Mappin & Webb

Mappin & Webb Silver Cigarette Case with Green Shagreen Cover

$2,000

Mappin & Webb Silver Cigarette Case with Green Shagreen Cover

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Mappin & Webb Silver Cigarette Case with Green Shagreen Cover An elegant silver cigarette case by the renowned British luxury retailer Mappin & Webb, distinguished by its refined gr...

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20th Century English Art Deco Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$367

H 3.35 in W 3.35 in D 0.56 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with engraved floral motifs, curved shape, gold interior and spring lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 59.11 g...

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20th Century European Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$600

H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 0.6 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cigarette case. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Chester. Weight: 48.92 grams. Dimensions: 8cmx1.5cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, 1909 by James Deakin & So...

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Early 20th Century European Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$800

H 3.31 in W 3.31 in D 0.71 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with Art Nouveau flower details and spring on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 71.15 grams. ...

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19th Century European Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver

$19,901

H 8.08 in W 13.59 in D 11.03 in

Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Vanity Box by Mappin & Webb in Coromandel with Sterling Silver dated 1854. The vanity box is of rectangular form extensively veneered in exotic coromandel and edged throughout with brass, incorporating double brass stringing to both the lid and front with a raised escutcheon to the centre. Opening the vanity box reveals a complete fitted interior comprising seventeen glass bottles topped with engraved sterling silver lids hallmarked for James Vickery, London, 1854. The quality of silver mounted fittings reflects the mid nineteenth century standard expected from a luxury retailer such as Mappin & Webb. The front panel folds down to reveal wing compartments which pivot outward through 180 degrees. Within sits a comprehensive mother of pearl handled tool pad incorporating a shoehorn, penknife, thread hook, multiple pairs of scissors, tweezers, file, needle and pricker. Beneath the tool pad is a concealed compartment accessed by depressing the retailer’s plaque positioned along the rear edge of the case. The retailer’s plaque reads: Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 158 to 162 Oxford Street & Mansion House Buildings London. With the wings extended, additional concealed drawers can be accessed by removing the rectangular jars positioned to the rear and depressing the back edge of each compartment base, activating a spring loaded latch mechanism. The underside of the lid houses a removable mirror bordered with gold tooling, designed to stand independently on its bracket. Behind the mirror is a further concealed compartment suitable for storing correspondence or documents. A fully fitted mid nineteenth century coromandel vanity box...

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram

$1,495

H 5 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

18th Century Green Shagreen and Silver Eyeglass Case with Monogram England or France, circa 1760–1780 Dimensions: 5" H × 2.5" W × 0.5" D Interior measures 3"d x 1.25 w A refined G...

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18th Century European Georgian Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$1,350

H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 0.4 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with North African reliefs featuring orishas, palm trees and a framed city wall. Metal: Silver. Origin: N...

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20th Century European Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$1,000

H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 0.48 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with engraved geometric elements surrounding a monogram card and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. W...

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20th Century European Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Brushed silver cigarette case

$428

H 3.47 in W 3.47 in D 0.4 in

Brushed silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Square silver cigarette case with embossed frame with floral motifs on the lid and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 85.6...

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19th Century European Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$1,500

H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 0.48 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with longitudinal bands on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 151.38 grams. Dimensions:...

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19th Century European Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Brushed silver cigarette case

$1,000

H 4.61 in W 4.61 in D 0.4 in

Brushed silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Brushed silver cigarette case, rectangular in shape with beveled corners and edges. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 115.46 grams. Dime...

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19th Century European Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rectangular silver cigarette case

$1,000

H 3.47 in W 3.47 in D 0.83 in

Rectangular silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver cigarette case with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and gold plating on the inside. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingha...

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19th Century European Antique Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Brushed silver cigarette case

$950

H 4.1 in W 4.1 in D 0.4 in

Brushed silver cigarette case

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Brushed silver cigarette case with a concave rectangular shape and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 113.26 grams. Dimensions: 10...

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Early 20th Century European Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Previously Available Items

Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

Sold

H 0.79 in Dm 2.05 in

Mappin & Webb 1928 Birmingham Pill Box In Tortoise Shell And Sterling Silver

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Miami, FL

Round pill box designed by Mappin & Webb. Beautiful and unusual round pill box, created in Birmingham England at the silversmiths atelier of Mappin & Webb, back in the 1928. This bo...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

20th Century British Solid Silver & Leather Cigar Case, Mappin & Webb c.1930

Sold

H 5.52 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in

20th Century British Solid Silver & Leather Cigar Case, Mappin & Webb c.1930

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stylish early-20th century English solid silver mounted on sumptuous leather cigar case, of rounded rectangular form, with a pull off lid and interior sufficient for five mid-size ci...

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20th Century English Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Mappin & Webb snuff boxes and tobacco boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of silver and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mappin & Webb snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes by Mappin & Webb were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 1920s. Prices for Mappin & Webb snuff boxes and tobacco boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $558 and can go as high as $4,296, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,427.

Questions About Mappin & Webb Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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.

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