Mappin & Webb 1858

occupation:: Jeweller, Silversmith

Nationality:: British

born in:: Sheffield, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

The first workshop was opened in Sheffield in 1774 by Jonathan Mappin. Success led to shops opening in London from 1849. In 1858 John Newton Mappin asked his brother-in-law, George Webb, to join the business therefore forming Mappin & Webb. In 1902 they took over Mappin Brothers and became a PLC in 1908.