From these humble beginnings the business grew steadily. 1841 On Joseph's death, the company was run by his eldest son, Frederick Thorpe Mappin. 1849 The first store to be opened in London was at 17 Fore Street and was soon followed by stores in Moorgate and King William Street. 1858 Following rapid expansion of the Sheffield factory, John Newton Mappin invited his brother-in-law.
George Webb to join him in the business. The first association of Mappin and Webb was forged. Another branch of the family operated at the same time as Mappin Brothers.
1898 The company was registered on 31 December, and took over the business of silversmiths. Of the firm of the same name. 1902 The business of Mappin Brothers was acquired as from 30 September. 1914 Jewellers, goldsmiths, silversmiths and cutlers.
1961 Manufacturers of gold and silverware, electro plate and cutlery, retail jewellers. 1963 Delta Metal Co and Mappin and Webb formed a joint venture, British Silverware. To hold their interests in tableware products (but not retail). Included the acquisition of Walker and Hall. 2008 The company is now based in Regent Street, London, and is an upmarket jeweller.This is the most stunning piece of Art Deco Sterling Silver and Glass i have ever seen. The colour green of the insert is awesome and mint.
The silver holder is awesome. Silver holder is 461.6grams and the glass liner is 734grams - total weight is 1196grams. Sheffield Hallmarks and date letter u for 1937.