Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
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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1950s French Industrial Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1890s English Victorian Antique Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Crystal, Sterling Silver
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Cut Steel
1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Cut Steel
1960s English Art Deco Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Steel, Cut Steel
Early 20th Century British Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s English Sporting Art Antique Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver
1910s English Art Nouveau Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1880s North American Antique Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Brass
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Silver, Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Sterling Silver
1910s British Art Deco Vintage Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mappin Brothers Collectibles and Curiosities
Polyester