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 Bros. Diminutive Tauntless with Cut Glass Decanters
By Mappin Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mappin Bros. diminutive tauntless with cut glass decanters, complete with attached key, original 8" x 3" panel cut glass decanters, with brass inset plaque "Mappin Bros. 67 & 68, King William Street...
Metal, Brass
Rare and Magnificent Antique English Travelling Bar, Mappin Brothers, circa 1880
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and quite wonderful find, and fun too. Victorian in era and dating to circa 1880, this travelling trolley or cart is made to travel down the cent...
Crystal, Silver Plate
Mappin & Brothers Crystal And Silver Plated Ice Bucket With Lid
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Beaut...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$2,963Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 21 in W 9 in D 9 in
Stunning English Silver Plate and Cranberry Glass Three-Bottle Tauntless
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English silver plate and cranberry glass three-bottle Tauntless, with tall cranberry glass decanters dripping with applied silver wor...
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English SilverPlate Biscuit Box, circa 1880.
Silver Plate
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your home bar setup with this dazzling vintage cut crystal decanter, a piece that perfectly captures the sophisticated sparkle of the Hollywood Regency era. The vessel featur...
Glass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in Dm 5.5 in
Magnificent English Silver Plated Putti Motif Large Wine Coaster, Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent English silver plated putti motif large wine coaster, attributed to Elkington. With pierced body with 9 frolicking draped babes with baskets of flowers, engine turned bot...
Silver Plate
Lino Sabatinni For Christofle / Gallia, Paris - Ice Bucket, c.1960
By Lino Sabattini, Christofle
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous ice minimalist / modernist silver plated ice bucket, I believe in the Windsor pattern, designed c.1960 by the world famous Lino Sabatinni, the preeminent figure in modern...
Silver Plate
Strawberry ice bucket by Mauro Manetti Firenze circa 1960-70
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Paris, FR
Strawberry-shaped ice bucket signed by Mauro Manetti, made in Italy between 1960 and 1970. A rare model in silvered cast aluminum with a stainless steel interior. The lid, adorned wi...
Metal, Aluminum
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Cut Glass Decanter
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian cut glass decanter having an outstanding quality cut glass decanter with the original stopper Perfect original condition Dimensions: Height 2...
Cut Glass
Silverplate Ice Bucket with Handle
Located in Brescia, IT
This modern style piece can be useful for the bar car or for the outdoor use cause the cover consents to maintain the low temperature.
Silver Plate
$1,600 / set
H 10 in Dm 9.5 in
Pair Estate English Hallmarked Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Coolers Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Estate English Hallmarked Silver Plated Champagne / Wine Coolers, Circa 1950's.
Silver Plate
English Art Deco Cocktail Shaker by Van Buren
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage English cylindrical martini or cocktail shaker of fine plate silver featuring a stylish Art Deco design, with removable cap and strainer. Impr...
Metal, Silver Plate, Copper
Vintage Regency Cut Glass Decanter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold architectural statement on your bar cart with this statuesque vintage cut crystal decanter. A striking example of Hollywood Regency glamour, this piece is defined by its ...
Glass
$425
H 9.5 in W 4 in D 6 in
Mappin & Webb Wine or Champagne Pourer, Imprinted "Club Bottle Holder, " c1880
By Mappin & Webb
Located in valatie, NY
Mappin & Webb Wine or Champagne Pourer, Imprinted "Club Bottle Holder," c1880. It features an extendable tube handle that leads down to a circular gallery. Mappin & Webb was founded...
Silver Plate
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H 9.06 in Dm 5.12 in
Large Victorian 'Campagna' shaped sterling silver goblet by Mappin Brothers 1874
By Mappin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1874 by Mappin Brothers, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is in the 'campagna' shape, and features chased floral and scroll work to...
Sterling Silver
Mappin Bros. Silver Plate Engine Turned Double Jigger and Muddling Cup
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Nantucket, MA
Silver plate double jigger / spirit measure and companion muddling cup. Each with a reserve engraver with a rampant lion and powder horn against an engine turned ground. The measure ...
Silver Plate
20th Century Victorian Solid Silver & Boar Tusk Decanter, London, c.1900
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th century British bell shaped decanter with a cut glass bottom, mounted with a silver capped Boars tooth handle and silver collar. Hallmarked English silver (925 sta...
Silver
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H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 11.5 in
19th Century English Coromandel Tantalus & Smoker's Compendium by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional 19th century Coromandle tantalus by Mappin & Webb. The Tantalus has brass carrying handles and is brass strung, housing three lead crystal hobnail...
Crystal, Silver Plate