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 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
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 Victorian Silver Box, by William Comyns and Sons, London, 1884, Retailed by Asprey and Sons, 166 New Bond Street
oblong, the hinged cover stamped with foliage and flowers populated by birds on a textured ground, centring engraved initials, with a crimped rim, the sides engraved with foliage 12cm wide, 5oz 12dwt, 175gr
Fully marked on side and further part marked on cover. There is some wear to the marks. The bezel further engraved with retailers name. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. The wear is noticeable as a softening to the high points. There is a small repair to the back border near the hinge.
A silver art nouveau openwork box decorated with snowdrops, London 1910, William Comyns. Approx 4″/10cm across & 2″/5cm down, approx weight 2.8 troy oz/90 grams
An Edwardian 9ct gold tortoiseshell hinged trinket box, by William Comyns & Sons, of serpentine form. Inlaid gold giardinetti and swag decoration, with a redded gold applied edge and hinges, London 1909. 107mm x 73mm, 67.75g
the wooden rectangular box covered in green stained shagreen with silver gilt piano hinge and pierced silver mounted corners and thumbpiece, mark of Charles & Richard Comyns, London 1926, 14 x 9.5cm, the cylindrical table-top spirit lighter similarly covered, with friction fitting top and steel fittings, 5cm diameter, 9cm in height
