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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George VI Sterling Silver Lotus Bowl, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1941
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1941 by Mappin & Webb, this impressive George VI sterling silver bowl features a distinctive lotus-flower form with overlapping petal panels. The vesse...
Sterling Silver
Mappin and Webb Gilt Silver Plate Floral Leaf Design Grape Holder Stand
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The classic design of this grape stand is a blend of the effect of rippling water in its bowl portion with ball feet. The top of the stand has the hook to hold the grape bunch with l...
Silver Plate
Mappin & Webb sterling silver centre piece bowl or fruit bowl made in 1940
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1940 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, George VI period, Sterling Silver Bowl, features cast and applied grape and vine decoration to the body and foot, a...
Sterling Silver
$240Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.12 in W 6.3 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Sugar Bowl Golden Interior, English Silver-Plated Ornate Floral Design
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Japanese Silver-Plated Sugar Bowl with GoldenInterior, Ornate Floral Design Description: This vintage silver-plated sugar bowl features an elegant golden interior and finel...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$461Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.76 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Antique Sterling Silver Bowl Small Fruit Basket Relief Pictori Decorative Object
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique silver bowl small fruit basket with relief, openwork decorative object hallmarked sterling silver oval bon bon dish bowl intricate cut out ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rose Quartz Lotus Bowl 8" Oval
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand crafted bowl, carved from one huge piece of all natural genuine gemstone rose quartz. Of elongated oval shape, on a solid foot, with scalloped edge and ribbed "melon" bo...
Rose Quartz
$5,500
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 7.25 in
Antique Repoussé Sterling Silver Pedestal Bowl Fruit and Flower Motif
By Loring Andrews & Co
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exquisite early 20th century Loring Andrews sterling silver footed bowl features hand chased repoussé decoration consisting of multiple flowers, strawberries and grape clusters ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Antique Silver Pedestal Fruit Bowl or Center Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique silver soldered pedestal fruit bowl or center bowl By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 7.5"H. Good orig...
Silver Plate
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
Tiffany Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow and fluted cone with scalloped rim; three ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and p...
Sterling Silver
Collection of Eight Piece Wooden Fruit & Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Collection of seven pieces of wood carved & painted fruit in a large wooden bowl.The bowl has its original label on the base.Sold as a eight piece collection.
Wood
$19,915
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
Vintage Italian Bread or Fruit Bowl in Filigree Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
An Italian openwork/filigree/pierced basket or bowl for fruit bread or decorative purposes. Its made from solid cast brass that has patinated beautifu...
Brass
Los Castillo Abalone Shell and Brass Fish Platter
By Los Castillo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Los Castillo abalone shell and brass fish platter with gorgeous brass patina
Brass
$10,549 / item
H 0.04 in Dm 10.83 in
Venini Murrine Elliptical Opache Plate in Red and Black by Carlo Scarpa
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Murrine Opache plates, designed by Carlo Scarpa and manufactured by Venini, are available in four different versions. Handmade glass with “murrine” technique. Numbered edition per ye...
Glass
Large Victorian Fluted Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, Mappin & Webb, 1895
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Mappin & Webb, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Bowl, features half fluting and reed b...
Sterling Silver
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H 6.3 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Victorian Antique Naturalistic Silver Plated Bowl by Mappin & Webb, circa 1900
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Victorian, antique silver plated bowl, is in the naturalistic style, and sits on a stand. The bowl measures 6"(15.5cm) tall, by 10"...
Silver Plate