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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Antique Victorian Round Silver Platter by Mappin Brothers
By Mappin Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique English Victorian round silver serving tray or platter standing on three feet, featuring beautifully engraved and embossed foliate with a letter "F" at the center / Made in E...
Silver Plate
$899
H 8 in W 13.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Silver Plated Covered Entree Server with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated covered server was made by the well known Barker Ellis Silver Company of England in approximately 1912 and done in a Victorian style. This entree server...
Silver Plate
$1,800
H 4.5 in W 27 in D 20 in
Large Ornate Oval Footed Victorian Silver Plate Tray with Gallery and Handles
By Sheffield, Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional silver plate tray, of oval form having a pierced trim gallery, ornate handles and decorative feet. The center surface is finely and intricately decorated, the workmanship...
Silver Plate
$1,295
H 1.75 in W 27.5 in D 17 in
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Pierced Surround
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique silver plated serving tray is signed by an unknown maker and presumed to have originated from England and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The outside rim is decorated with a leaf and flower motif and accented by the diamond pierced sides, and scroll worked handles. The surface of the tray is engraved with stylized leaves and flowers and the tray is hallmarked on the back and identified as 'Sheffield Reproduction'.
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated Mechanical Biscuit Barrel or Biscuiteer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated mechanical biscuit barrel is completely unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style...
Silver Plate
$995
H 2 in W 25.25 in D 15.5 in
Small Antique Styled English Silver Plated Serving Tray with Ornate Engraving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled silver plated serving tray was made by Dobman of England in approximately 1950 in a Victorian style. The tray is rectan...
Copper
$3,995 / set
H 11.75 in W 19.5 in D 15.25 in
Antique Hand-Crafted & Silver Plated Graduated Meat Dome or Entre Cover Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of antique meat domes are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in a period Victori...
Silver Plate
Antique English Silver Plated "Shell" Cheese Dish
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English silver-plated "shell" cheese dish.
Silver Plate
$1,295
H 2.5 in W 25.5 in D 16 in
Antique Barker-Ellis Ornate Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Oak Leaves
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique oval footed silver plated serving tray was made by the renowned Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. The raised surround of the...
Silver Plate
$2,450
H 9.5 in W 14.25 in D 10 in
Antique English Silver Plated Revolving Breakfast Dome with Figural Ram Accents
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique silver plated revolving breakfast domed server was made in England in cicra 1890 in the period Victorian style. This server features four ornately cast figural rams head...
Metal
$1,195
H 2.25 in W 28.25 in D 17.5 in
Large Antique Oval Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grape & Leaf Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large silver plated oval tray is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is decorated with ...
Silver Plate
$1,195
H 1.75 in W 29.5 in D 18.6 in
Large Barker Ellis Antique Silver Plated Serving Tray with Floral Decoration
By Barker Ellis Silver Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial serving tray was made by the well known Barker-Ellis Silver Co. of England in approximately 1920 in a Victorian style. This rectangular shaped tray is...
Silver Plate
$995
H 1.5 in W 25.75 in D 16.25 in
Antique Sheffield Reproduction Silver Plated Serving Tray with Grapes & Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique serving tray was made by an unkwown maker and presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Victorian style. The tray is done in silver plate and has applied grape and leaf decoration around the outer edges with ornate stylized scrollwork and flowers engraved on the top. The tray is clearly signed "Sheffield Reproduction...
Silver Plate
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H 1.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Edwardian Antique Sterling Silver Tray, Mappin Brothers, Sheffield 1902
By Mappin Brothers
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1902 by Mappin Brothers, this attractive, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Tray, features an engraved centre ...
Sterling Silver