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In 1810, Joseph Mappin founded an engraving business in Sheffield, England.  The business was eventually passed down to one of his sons (also named Joseph) who carried it on as a producer of cutlery.  Upon his death in 1841, the firm was managed by his son Frederick Mappin, who brought his brothers into the business, naming the firm Joseph Mappin & Co.

In 1846, the business changed its name to Mappin Brothers.  Its partners were the brothers, Frederick, Edward, Joseph and John Mappin.  In 1850, John left Mappin Brothers to establish a new firm originally trading under the name Mappin & Co, but changing its name in 1863 to Mappin & Webb to avoid confusion between the two firms. 

Mappin Brothers continued to operate until 1902 when it merged with Mappin & Webb to eventually become the premier silversmith of England.