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 & Webb mid century sterling silver rose bowl made in 1957
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1957 by Mappin & Webb, this striking, Elizabeth II period, Sterling Silver Rose Bowl, is an elegant centrepiece for any ta...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver and Fluted Frosted Glass Ashtray, England, Mid-Cent
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Mappin & Webb Silver and Fluted Frosted Glass Ashtray, England, Mid-Century Modern Style An elegant vintage Mappin & Webb ashtray, craft...
Sterling Silver
Ceramic Vase Made in Czechia, Original Condition, Mid Century
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Made in the 1950s out of cast ceramic, glossy glaze in Bohemia, now Czech Republic.
Ceramic
$19,823
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...
Sterling Silver
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.38 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
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
Mid Century Modern Sterling Silver Base by Buccellati, Italy 1970s
By Buccellati
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern vase done in Sterling Silver. The vase was designed by Mario Buccellati and manufactured by his goldsmith company - Buccel...
Sterling Silver
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
Ships Striking Bell Clock by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Amersham, GB
A very rare limited edition ships striking clock made for Mappin and Webb By Devon Instruments, to a design originally by Charles Frodsham & Co. This clock is a faithful copy of...
Brass, Steel
$2,043
H 8.47 in W 6.19 in D 0.79 in
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
$3,495 / set
H 18 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Convertible Candelabras in Corinthian Column Style
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique convertible candelabras were made by the well known Mappin & Webb of England in approximately 1920 in a Classical Greek Revival style. These candelabras are comp...
Silver Plate
$434Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Mid-Century Murano Glass Ashtray in Frosted Glass with Blue Accents
Located in Milano, IT
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressive sculptures, also massive objects with deep and vivi...
Murano Glass
$8,695Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Exceptional Silver Cigar Box/Smoking Compendium by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A truly exceptional Art Deco Gentleman's smoking compendium, beautiful quality by the highly sought-after silversmith, Mappin & Webb. This impressive piece stands on four original...
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
Mappin & Webb Ltd English Sterling Silver Cow Creamer
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver cow creamer made in 18th century style; an addition to our silverware collection This vintage Elizabeth II sterl...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Edwardian sterling silver vases made by Mappin & Webb in 1901
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome pair of Antique, Edwardian, Sterling Silver Vases, are plain in design, and of larger than usual size. Each vase measures...
Sterling Silver
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H 10.87 in W 9.14 in D 19.57 in
Antique Sterling Silver Trailing Flower Epergne Centrepiece Vase, 1910
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique solid Silver Epergne in an elegant trailing flower design with 7 trumpet Vases arranged as stylised flowers on the branches of the centrepiece. Made in Sheffiel...
Sterling Silver
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H 21.07 in W 11.3 in D 27.6 in
Large Antique Sterling Silver Epergne / Centrepiece Sheffield, 1914
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique solid silver epergne centre piece to ornament any table. Standing on an impressive oval pedestal base supported by four ornate feet, the epergne has a large ova...
Sterling Silver