Apr 16 2019

A silver-gilt mounted tortoiseshell clock

A silver-gilt mounted tortoiseshell clock,

by Charles and Richard Comyns, London 1919, retailed by Mappin and Webb, rectangular form, plain mounts with a central hinged carrying handle, on four bun feet, enamel dial, height 11cm.

Provenance: From the Collection of Sir Framjee Dinshaw Maneckji Petit, 3rd Baronet (1901-1983) and Lady Sylla Dinshaw Petit (nee Tata), and then by descent to the current owner.

Lot 185

Wooley and Wallis

16/04/19

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Apr 12 2019

A Sommelier’s “tastevin”

A SILVER SOMMELIER’S “tastevin”with entwined double snake handle, hallmarks for London 1936, maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd, the rim diameter approximately 7.2cm

Lot 185

Mulberrys

Glasgow

12/04/19

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Apr 4 2019

An Edwardian silver basket and cover

An Edwardian silver basket and cover, tapering cylindrical body with wirework flower heads, leaves and vines overlaid, the hinged lid formed as a cartwheel with a flower head finial, blue glass liner, William Comyns, London 1905 (1) 3.93 ozt (122 grams), 8 cms diam, 8 cm high

Lot 1057

Hansons

04/04/19

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