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Mappin & Webb

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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 English Mappin & Webb Sterling Silver Salts & Spoons Set in Case 1886
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique set of sterling silver salts and spoons, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1886. Housed in the original hard leather case, containing six circular ribbed salts and four matchi...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Mappin & Webb

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Silver

20th Century Solid Silver Set Of Five Decanter Labels, Mappin & Webb, c.1983
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Late 20th Century set of five solid silver spirit labels, each beautifully modelled and chased imitating a wine leaf and pierced to spell out the drink of choice, suspended on a silv...
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20th Century British Mappin & Webb

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Silver

Silver Plated Art Deco Champagne Bucket / Wine Cooler, Lyford Cay Club Bahamas
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Lisse, NL
Silvered Mappin & Webb cooler, possibly used by JFK or Frank Sinatra. If you are looking for an antique Art Deco cooler for your home or restaurant then this stylish specimen with a unique provenance could be yours to use and enjoy soon. We have owned and sold an Art Deco era cooler before, but never one with such a unique provenance. This incredibly stylish, geometrical design and silver plated brass or bronze one comes with the logo of one of the most luxurious holiday resorts on the planet. The Lyford Cay Club...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Mappin & Webb

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Silver Plate, Brass

20thC Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker, Keith Murray For Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb, Keith Murray
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb 20th Century classic Art Deco silver plated cocktail shaker, dating back to the 1930's. Designed by Keith Murray for Mappin & Webb. This piece has six cocktail menus...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Mappin & Webb

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Silver Plate

A superb quality Mappin & Webb Art Deco Vanity Case and Contents, 1933
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A superb quality vanity case and contents by Mappin and Webb, 1933. In almost unused condition, consisting of three faceted cut glass jars, two faceted cut glass bottles, hand mirror, hair brush, clothes brush, all in silver with top quality pale green guilloche enamel. A tortoiseshell comb with silver cover and a small jewellery box. All without damage. Each piece of silver marked. Each piece with its own compartment housed in the front section of the brown leather case. The case lined in grey silk with two large silk pockets to the inner lid and marked ‘Mappin and Webb Ltd...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Mappin & Webb

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Silver, Enamel

Silver and Onyx Horse Racing Sculpture by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in London, GB
Silver and onyx horse racing sculpture by Mappin and Webb English, 1935 Height 39cm, width 62cm, depth 33cm Commissioned by H.H. Maharaja of Ra...
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Early 20th Century English Mappin & Webb

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Onyx, Silver

Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate English Sheffield Silver Plated Covered Dish
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate English Sheffield Silver Plated Covered Serving Dish. Item features an ornate removable handle, oval form, original hallmark. Circa Early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century Regency Mappin & Webb

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Silver Plate

A Diminutive French Mahogany Mantel Clock, Retailed by Mappin & Webb, 19th Cent.
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Diminutive French Mahogany Mantel Clock, Retailed by Mappin & Webb, London, Late 19th Century. The George III style case in the Gothic taste with carved and brass stop-fluted quart...
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1880s Gothic Revival Antique Mappin & Webb

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Brass

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Mappin & Webb furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Mappin & Webb furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mappin & Webb furniture, although silver editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Mappin & Webb were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Walker & Hall, Royal Doulton, and Hukin & Heath. Prices for Mappin & Webb furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $188 and can go as high as $27,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,902.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Philip Webb made furniture, as well as stained glass, wallpapers and tapestries. He was also a well-known architect, and the country homes he designed throughout England helped to define the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement. You'll find a range of Philip Webb furniture on 1stDibs.

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