Our History Founded in 1774 by Jonathan Mappin, Mappin & Webb is one of the UK's leading retailers of fine jewellery and silverware. Today, it is renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design to produce exquisite jewellery, elegant silverware, watches and glassware. Jonathan Mappin opened his first small silversmith workshop in Sheffield in 1774 and the following year the Mappin mark was entered at the assay office. Over the next fifteen years Jonathan Mappin's reputation for producing high quality silver spread throughout Sheffield. From these humble beginnings the business grew steadily and soon the next generation were expanding the business further. The first store to be opened in London was in 1849 at 17 Fore Street and was soon followed by stores in Moorgate and King William Street. In 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 & Webb was forged. Mappin & Webb's reputation spread as the business became a leading name within its field.  A testament to its success came in 1897 with the granting of Royal Warrants. Today Mappin & Webb is silversmith to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and to His Royal Highness Prince Charles. Mappin & Webb takes great pride in its rich heritage and outstanding reputation, successfully combining all the positive qualities from its past with an innovative approach to design and craftsmanship today. This approach is visible in the wide range of merchandise that we offer. In 2006 Mappin & Webb became part of a much larger group which now includes 12 Watches of Switzerland stores and 160 Goldsmiths stores nationwide, making the group the largest prestigious jewellers in the UK.  You can now shop on-line for watches, fine jewellery, gifts and diamond rings by visiting our new website at www.goldsmiths.co.uk