Dec
9
2011

A pair of wall sconces
Charles and Richard Comyns 1915
The back-plate of each cast with two putti supporting a laurel wreath with vacant cartouche, the scrolling leaf-cast branch terminating in a gadrooned wax-pan and socket, each marked on back-plate and wax-pan
9¾ in. (25 cm.) high
83 oz. (2,587 gr.) (2)
Lot 577
Christies King Street
An Iberian Private Collection
9/12/11
1 comment | tags: Wall Sconces | posted in COMYNS SILVER
Dec
8
2011

An Art Nouveau novelty easel combination desk timepiece, barometer and thermometer, 5.5cm circular enamel dial and register, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, 8-day movement, the shaped case with arched cresting, embossed with stylised flowers on sinuous stems, 26cm wide, William Comyns, London 1908
Lot 1110
8/12/11
Bamfords
Derby
1 comment | tags: barometer, desk timepiece, Thermometer | posted in Clocks, COMYNS SILVER, Thermometers
Dec
8
2011

A Victorian novelty table lighter, formed as a Neo-Classical pedestal with halberd tapers, the sides embossed with idealised warriors, square base, 8.5cm high, William Comyns, London 1896
Lot 1092
8/12/11
Bamfords
1 comment | tags: lighter, Table Lighter | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Table Lighter
Dec
8
2011

A George V eight piece condiment set, by William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London 1928, comprising:
A drum-shaped mustard pot; a pair of baluster pepperettes; a pair of cauldron pattern table salts; and three spoons, various, in velvet lined case, with Ogden of London & Harrogate label, 15.75oz
Lot 1031
8/12/11
Anderson & Garland
Newcastle
1 comment | tags: Condiment Sets & Salts | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Condiment Sets & Salts
Dec
6
2011

A Pair of victorian Photograph frames
London, 1900
With Classical figures on either side holding swags, two reclining naked and winged female figures on top and at base a frieze of Classical warriors and chariots, original blackened wood backs
8 7/8 in. high (22.5 cm.)
Lot152
Christies
6/12/11
1 comment | tags: photograph frames | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Dec
6
2011

An Edwardian silver box, by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1908, the base with Art Nouveau style floral decoration, the pull-off cover with holly decoration and tortoiseshell backing, 8cm long.
Lot 189
Sworders
6/12/11
1 comment | tags: Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER