Mappin & Webb is a British company that was established in 1889, but its origins go back to 1775 when Jonathan Mappin opened a silver smithing workshop in Sheffield. The business passed down through generations until it was incorporated as Mappin Brothers Ltd by Jonathan's four great-grandsons. In 1859, William, the eldest brother, left the business and the youngest, John, started his own firm called Mappin & Company. In 1864, John's brother-in-law George Webb joined the business, and they renamed it Mappin, Webb & Co. and then Mappin & Webb Ltd in 1889.

Mappin Brothers Ltd remained with the middle two brothers who expanded the business, and it was eventually sold to John Mappin, who incorporated it into Mappin & Webb Ltd. In 1897, Mappin & Webb received their first Royal Warrant from Queen Victoria, and they launched their acclaimed Campaign watch the following year. more...

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A sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box 1925 Birmingham,…

Sterling Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Box

A sterling silver and tortoiseshell trinket box 1925 Birmingham, with maker's mark for Mappin & Webb. The circular box raised on three petite curvaceous legs, with simple concentric rib designs to the body, the slightly domed tortoiseshell lid delicately…

George V sterling silver trinket box and cover, hallmarked,…

George V Silver Trinket Box, London 1917

George V sterling silver trinket box and cover, hallmarked, London, 1917, Mappin and Webb, of cylindrical form, with engine turned cover and foliate border, total weight 32gm

Three various silver items. Cigarette box, London 1924; Mappin…

Assorted Silver Items, London 1924-96

Three various silver items. Cigarette box, London 1924; Mappin & Webb ladies cigarette case, marked 'Elgin;' and Indian silver box with hinged cover. Engraved floral arabesques, marked 'Ks 96 Silver' verso. Width 98g, total

Sterling silver tortoiseshell & pique work jewellery box by…

Mappin & Webb 1913 Sterling Silver Jewellery Box

Sterling silver tortoiseshell & pique work jewellery box by Mappin & Webb Birmingham 1913

A George V silver tea caddy, plain circular form with gadrooned…

A George V silver tea caddy, plain circular form with gadrooned rims and pull off lid, Mappin & Webb, London 1911, height 8.5 cm. Weight 94 cm.