A SILVER BANK OF ENGLAND PRESENTATION TABLE CIGARETTE BOXWooden lined within, the hinged lid detailed within Presented to Richmond Temple Esq, by The Govrs and Compa of The Bank of England, February 1953, the lid exterior decorated with Britannia and flags, the sides with foliate sprays and with birds and hearts to the front, size 11.4cm x 9cm x 5.5cm, London 1936, maker, maker William Comyns, gross weight 628 grams
An Edwardian silver pot pourri box, in the form of a French style pedestal with pierced hinged cover, the front panel relief decorated with a musical trophy by William Comyns & Sons, London 1901, 7cm high, 4oz
An Antique 1906 silver & tortoiseshell ring box with gold & mother of pearl pique work by William Comyns & Sons and retailed by Edwards & Sons (161 Regent St) – 9cm across & 124g total weight ~ no obvious damage
An Edwardian silver shaving mug, of cylindrical form with flared base and large central spout opening, the top section being perforated, with curved angled handle, William Comyns, London 1902, height 9cm, diameter of base 10.5cm, weight 206g/6.62ozt approx
Lot 266
Kinghams
24/11/23
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A George V silver bow front pot pourri/trinket box and cover, the pierced openwork cover cast with merfolk family and sea serpents amongst the waves, 11cm wide, William Comyns, London 1913, 110g
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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