Sep
6
2009

An Edwardian rock crystal glass and silver pot-pourri holder in the form of a trug or basket. The cast
silver mounts with pierced and scroll decoration with vine leaf handle.
London Hm 1909.
Rupert Toovey & Co Lot 556 16/4/98
1 comment | tags: pot-pourri basket, Rock Crystal Glass, trug | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Pot Pourri Box, Rock Crystal Glass
Sep
6
2009

A silver chatelaine in the 18C style of cast silver, pierced with cherub and scroll decoration and seven masked link chains,fitted with a tape measure,penknife.pincushion,whistle,mirror,scent bottle and scissors.
Rupert Toovey & Co. Lot 482
16/4/98.
The fittings with Birmingham HM for George Unite.
London Hm 1901
1 comment | tags: Chatelaine, Chatelaines | posted in Chatelaines, COMYNS SILVER
Sep
5
2009

A large two handled bowl of squat circular form with a ribbed border and a row of applied fretwork straps around the lower body.
Christies Lot 41 31/3/97. 22cm dia. 48oz. London Hm 1912
1 comment | tags: bowl | posted in Bowls & Dishes, COMYNS SILVER
Sep
5
2009

A tortoiseshell and silver gilt mounted notepad holder,the two central panels decorated in low relief with a girl on a swing and a dutch windmill and figural scene.Christies Lot 178 31/3/98.
London Hm 1899
1 comment | tags: notepad holder, Tortoiseshell | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Desk & Stationary
Sep
5
2009

A late Victorian scent bottle holder ,the silver case of pocketwatch form embossed with the judgement of soloman.The interior having glass bottle and stopper.
Phillips lot 62 27/3/98 London HM 1898.
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Sep
5
2009

A fine and large mirror of stamped upright rectangular form, embossed and chased with cherubs satyrs,lizards,dragons,birds,mermaids and foliate decoration,vacant cartouche and mahogany Easel back.
Ht 70cm
Bonhams Knightsbridge Lot 114 10/3/98.
London HM 1891.
1 comment | tags: Mirror | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Sep
5
2009

A plain silver vase of flared trumpet form with a decorated base of stylised gothic foliate motifs.
22cm high.
24oz.
Phillips Lot 65 27/2/98.
London HM 1912.
1 comment | tags: Vase | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Vases
Sep
5
2009

A silver tripod vase,the bulbous body with flowering stems and crocus and lilly motifs on three cast silver legs; each decorated with a leaf motif.
London HM 1900.
Ht 30ccm.
26 oz
Sothebys
The Roger Collection. Lot 842
28,29,30,January. 1998
1 comment | tags: Vase | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Vases
Sep
5
2009

A pair of crescent shaped table posy holders the die stamped sides featuring birds and foliage.The base with crimped pie crust edges,with G coat of arms.West & Son,Dublin Retailers mark on both.Stamped LK on one.
London HM 1891.
Bonhams Lots Rd
14/1/98. Lot 51.
1 comment | tags: posy holders, table | posted in Bowls & Dishes, COMYNS SILVER, Posy-Holder
Sep
5
2009

A small tortoiseshell salver with a raised cast silver border, featuring cherubs, Pheasants flowers and foliage on three feet,with a silver mount at the centre, decorated with insects, C scrolls,flowers and foliage.
London HM 1889.
1 comment | tags: tortoiseshell salver | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Trays, Plates & Salvers