A silver vase by William Comyns with etched dedication; ‘Alice, from Arthur Sullivan 9 June 1892’, hallmarked London 1891, together with a 1920s autograph book of D’Oyly Carte company members etc. including Henry Lytton, Marjorie Eyre, Sydney Granville, Eileen Sharp, Winifred Lawson, Malcolm Sargent, etc. plus two late 19th century Gilbert & Sullivan Birthday Books
Lot 340
Gorringes
23/10/23
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A large, unusual and impressive Victorian silver and glass mirror chased with angels, hounds and decorated with C scrolls flowers and foliage London 1899. By William Comyns. Approx. 410 grams.
A George V sterling silver cased timepiece or carriage clock, London 1912 by William Comyns, retailed by TiffanyRectangular form with an arched pediment top, all raised upon four splay bracket feet, hinged back door. Eight day single train movement with horizontal balance wheel escapement. The white enamel circular dial with black Arabic numerals, signed TIFFANY LONDON, glazed. Fully marked underneath and part-marked to the door, the movement stamped MADE IN FRANCE.Height – 12 cm / 4.75 inchesWidth – 8.4 cm / 3.25 inches
Lot 44
Chiswick Auctions
11/10/23
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An Arts and Crafts silver buckle, William Comyns, London 1901, each scroll cartouche panel cast with stylised poppies in relief, within reticulated bead and pierced borders, 6cm wide, 2.62oz
