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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Vintage Silver Plated Bowl with Lid, 1940s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This elegant vintage bowl with lid from the 1940s is silver plated and designed in a charming pumpkin shape. Its sculptural curves and radiant su...
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Vintage Silver Plated Footed Bowl with Lid by Warren Rogers, New York, 1930s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1930s Silver Plated Footed Bowl with Lid by Warren Rogers New York, Bird and Ornate Details, Elegant Decor, Timeless Gift Idea This vintage 1930s silver-plated footed bowl w...
Silver Plate
Vintage Silver Plated Centerpiece with Three Bowls and Egg Shaped Handle, 1940s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage 1940s silver-plated centerpiece bowl features a beautifully organic, wave-like form with three integrated side bowls and a sculptural egg-shaped handle. Its flowing silh...
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Vintage Silver Plated Bowl or Plate, Round Swirl Design, 1960s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1960s Silver Plated Bowl or Plate, Round Swirl Design, Elegant Serving for Fruit or Decor, Retro Table Decor, Timeless Gift Idea This vintage silver-plated bowl or plate fro...
Silver Plate
Vintage Stainless Steel Bowl, Polished Metal with Fine Textured Surface, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage 1980s Stainless Steel Bowl, Polished Metal with Fine Textured Surface, Timeless Elegant Design, Retro Table Decor, Noble Gift Idea This vintage stainless steel bowl...
Stainless Steel
Vintage Stainless Steel Tray with Shell Shape & Golden Details, Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
This vintage tray from 1980s Italy is a polished stainless steel design by Becchetti, shaped like a refined seashell. Golden handles highlight its elegant curves, giving it both a lu...
Stainless Steel
Antique Edwardian Quality Silver Plated Serving Dish by Mappin & Webb
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality silver plated serving dish by Mappin & Webb having three shaped shells with an ornate rope twist handle marked Mappin and Webb A delightful quality item in...
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Mappin & Webb - antique sterling silver centrepiece dish made in 1910
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Mappin & Webb, this attractive, Antique, George V period, Sterling Silver Dish, features pierced decoration to the body, and ornate feet. The dish...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Bowl by Mappin & Webb, 1989, England
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver presentation / fruit bowl made by Mappin & Webb Ltd; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver bowl has a circular form onto a circular domed spreading foot. The body of this presentation / fruit bowl is plain and unembellished. The shaped rim of this Mappin & Webb silver bowl is encompassed with an applied gadroon border accented with four scrolling leaf and shell motifs. The circular spreading foot is encompassed with further gadroon decoration to the rim. Condition This vintage Mappin and Webb...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Presentation Bowl by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver presentation bowl; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent antique Victo...
Sterling Silver
LB Lg Silver Plate Handled Scalloped Footed Bowl Dish Center Piece
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a fine looking silver plate scalloped large bowl with beautiful handles and feet that would make an impressive center bowl with fruit, flowers or any other decorative items o...
Silver Plate
Webster Wilcox 3236C International Silver Plated Scalloped Centerpiece Bowl
By International Silver
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Webster Wilcox 3236C Silver Plated International Silver Co. Ornate Scalloped Centerpiece Fruit Bowl. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 4" H x 13.25" W x 13.25" D.
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