Aug
18
2011

An Edwardian Silver Pot Pourri Box And Cover, Realistically Modelled with Holly Leaves and Berries.
Detachable Pierced Lid with Embossed Floral Side,
Hallmarked For William Comyns 1909,
Diameter : 2½ Inches.
Gerrards
St Annes
Lancashire
18/08/11
1 comment | tags: Pot Pourri Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER, Pot Pourri Box
Aug
17
2011

A silver and glass posy bowl of circular form, having a hinged top with pierced and embossed grille decorated with laurel bars and flower heads, all enclosed by a rope twist border, a plain clear glass liner and pierced and moulded body, raised on acanthus capped hoof feet, marks for William Comyns & Sons, date letter `m` (no city mark but most probably London 1907). 7cm(h) x 11cm(diam) 142grams (without liner)
Lot 158
Penrith Farmers Kidds
17/08/11
1 comment | tags: bowl, posy bowl | posted in Bowls & Dishes, COMYNS SILVER
Aug
6
2011


A rare Victorian sterling silver multi tool.
London 1897
It has been made with three different tools all identically hallmarked.
The first is a seal bearing the initial H the second a toothpick or needlework instrument and the third a button/glove hook.
It measures 2.25 inches (5.7cms) long and weighs 9 grams.
Ebay
SpiderMonkey
5/8/11
1 comment | tags: button hook, multi tool, seal | posted in Boot Lacer, COMYNS SILVER, Desk & Stationary
Aug
2
2011

A commemorative silver bookmark, the finial with a profile of Roberts and marked Boer War 1899 – 1900.
London 1899
Lot 99
Tamlyn Auctions
Bridgewater
Somerset
2/8/11
1 comment | tags: bookmark, commemorative | posted in Bookmarks, Commemorative, COMYNS SILVER
Aug
1
2011

A Silver Art Nouveau Pot Pourri Box. The lid decorated with lillypads, the base with foliage.
London 1910
3.1″ x 2.25″ x 1″
Weight : 64 grams
Ebay
Kentsfinest
31/07/11
1 comment | tags: Pot Pourri Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER, Pot Pourri Box