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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Silverplate Mappin & Webb large ornate photo frame
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Beautiful and fabulous quality silvered and gilt metal large photo frame.
Silver Plate, Brass
Antique 20thC English Solid Silver "Golfing" Photo Frame, Mappin & Webb c.1916
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century English novelty solid silver photograph frame of rectangular form with a curved top and mounted "golfing" decoration. Fitted with the original silk liner with go...
Silver
Gilded Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal palm leaf photo frame, large model. Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, featuring a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-quality...
Metal
Genuine Cowhide 5" x 7" Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is an Italian-crafted cow-hide and leather photo frame that fits a 5" x 7" photograph below the protective glass shield. The frame measures 10.375" W, 0.375" D, and 12.5" H.
Cowhide, Leather, Glass, Paper
Antique Picture Frame, Verdun 1916, France, 8 x 12 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautifully handcrafted picture frame. Brass with fine embellishments like leaf tendrils and the lettering "Verdun".
Brass
$589 / set
H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Pair Sterling Silver Photo Frame RBB Sheffield 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative pair of sterling silver photo frames with makers mark RBB and hallmarks for Sheffield 1989/ 1990. Beautiful portrait shaped rectangular frames each feature a be...
Sterling Silver
Clear Murano Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 13 inches / width: 10 inches / depth: 2 inches For photo siz...
Brass
Orange Filament Murano Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border and orange filament ribbon / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 10.5 inches / width: 8.3 inches /...
Brass
Antique Silver Photograph Frame. English. Dated 1913
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Elegant silver photo frame Good clear hallmark for Birmingham 1913 Good condition Original velvet back Free UK shipping
Silver
1970s Gucci Metal Photo Frame
By Gucci
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A white metal Gucci photo frame made in the 1970s. It is stamped Gucci on the base, has the Gucci Gs insignia on the front and a Gucci button on the back. The piece is 50 years old a...
Metal
$957
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Dior Large Photo Frame in Lucite Tortoiseshell and Brass, Italy, 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century photo frame crafted entirely in beautiful tortoiseshell-effect lucite and solid brass. This incredibly stylish and elegant piece was produced in Italy during the...
Brass
Antique French Silver Wood Oval Photo Frame, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
Antique French silvered wood oval photo frame, circa 1900. Antique oval frame decorated with foliage scrolls. Frame width: 1.5 cm / 0.59 in. Suitable for photo size 18 x 24 cm (7.08 ...
Silver Leaf
Borsalino Silver Photo Frame, Italy, 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Borsalino silver photo frame, Italy, 1980s It belonged to my grandparents and is in excellent condition. Small signs of the time. External measures 28 cm high by 23 cm wide. It can h...
Silver
Mappin & Webb English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1965
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Mappin & Webb in Birmingham in 1965. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with flat top and scalloped tab. Interior cedar-lined and...
Sterling Silver
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H 11.5 in W 7.25 in D 0.5 in
Antique English Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1919
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame, 1919. Rectangular window in same surround with arched top. Imbricated leaf rim. With glass, silk lining, and leather back and hinge...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Silver Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1917 Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique English Silver Photograph frame, Birmingham 1917 Mappin and Webb. Round Frame, perfectly plain, interior original satin lining stamped Mappin & Webb Ltd Lausanne; velvet gree...
Sterling Silver
Smart Antique Silver Engine-Turned Two-Way Picture Frame, 1909
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart antique English photograph frame by the top-notch silversmith, Mappin & Webb. Made from solid Sterling silver beautifully decorated with an elegant engine-turned design, perfect for any home, from traditional to modern interiors. The backing is made from solid Oak and can be used in either a landscape or portrait configuration. The silver is fully hallmarked for London 1909...
Sterling Silver
Large English Sterling Silver Picture Frame by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A good large photograph frame made from English sterling silver with a solid Oak backing incorporating a two-way easel stand. The is the most sought-after type with the stand allowin...
Sterling Silver
Engine Turned Silver Picture Frame by Mappin & Webb, 1923
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A smart and elegant photograph frame made from English sterling silver with an attractive engine-turned decoration to the front with a small circular vacant cartouche to the top. ...
Sterling Silver
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H 8.08 in W 5.52 in D 0.79 in
Art Deco Engine Turned Sterling Silver Photograph Frame by Mappin & Webb, 1948
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1948 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, sterling silver photograph frame, features engine turned decoration to the frame, and a modern leather easel back. The p...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Sterling Silver Photograph Frame by Mappin & Webb, 1925
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1925 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, sterling silver photograph frame, is plain in style, and features a wooden easel back. The photograph frame measures...
Sterling Silver
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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Edwardian Sterling Silver Wood-Backed Hump-Topped Picture Frame -Mappin & Webbb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large, Edwardian, sterling silver, hump-topped picture frame with wood back, Birmingham, England, 1915, Mappin and Webb - makers. Measures 10 inches high ...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph / Picture Frame, 1913
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart antique English photo frame made from English sterling silver, perfect for a lady or gentleman and perfect for a variety of interiors,...
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Engine Turned Sterling Silver Picture Frame by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A very smart and elegant photograph frame with engine-turned decoration, this frame is the perfect example for either a lady or gentleman and would suit both a traditional or modern ...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Ribbon and Bow, 1905
By Mappin & Webb, E. Mander & Son Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
Pretty as a picture, an Edwardian photograph frame made by sterling silver fully hallmarked for Birmingham 1905. The makers initials are also present for the silversmith, E Mander & ...
Sterling Silver
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H 7.75 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Photograph Frame by Mappin and Webb, 1908
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully shaped photograph frame made from English sterling silver with a solid oak backing with a folding easel stand. The edge is decorated with a linear design punctuated ...
Sterling Silver