Jun 22 2012

A silver two piece writing set

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A silver two piece writing set comprising of an inkwell and pounce pot,
Rococo style four footed form with shell and ribbon decoration.
90mm high,
Hallmarks for 1901 and 1902.
Lot 90
The Estate of the Late Miss Margaret Davis
Biddle and Webb,
Birmingham
22/06/12


Feb 3 2012

An Edwardian silver capstan inkwell and watch holder

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An Edwardian silver capstan inkwell and watch holder, by William Comyns, with reeded borders, the hinged lid inset with pocket watch with Roman dial and subsidiary seconds, London, 1908, (lacking well), width 4.5in.

Lot 770
Gorringes
Lewes
2/2/12


Aug 6 2011

A rare Victorian sterling silver multi tool

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A rare Victorian sterling silver multi tool.
London 1897
It has been made with three different tools all identically hallmarked.
The first is a seal bearing the initial H the second a toothpick or needlework instrument and the third a button/glove hook.
It measures 2.25 inches (5.7cms) long and weighs 9 grams.

Ebay
SpiderMonkey
5/8/11


Mar 9 2011

An Edwardian silver inkstand

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An Edwardian silver inkstand
By William Comyns, London, 1904,
of rectangular form, with gadrooned rim, on four claw and ball feet, fitted three mounted cut-glass wells, flanked by two pen depressions, the cover of one with presentation inscription, length 19cm, weight 10.5oz.

Lot No: 301
Antique & Modern Silver including Vesta Cases, 8 Mar 2011
Bonhams, Knowle


Jan 25 2011

A novelty silver stationary clip

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A novelty silver stationary clip, maker’s mark of Charles and Richard Comyns, of rectangular form, canted corners, the sprung hinged cover modelled as two crossed oars,
length 9.3cm.
London 1925

Lot: 249
Wooley & Wallis
Day 1
Silver
25 January 2011


Jul 7 2010

A leather and silver mounted Desk Letter Rack

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A Late Victorian leather and silver mounted Desk Letter Rack, the silver mount with an engraved shield, flanked by putto, scrolls and trellis work, William Comyns, London 1895.

Gildings
26-2-08


Nov 29 2009

A silver and tortoiseshell stationary clip

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A cast silver and tortoiseshell stationary clip.
ebay


Nov 29 2009

A Letter opener and extending pencil

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A Silver Letter opener and extending pencil.

One side with initialed oval cartouche.

Length 20cm
London 1900.
Bonhams(K) Lot 142

5/9/06


Nov 29 2009

A Pierced, Cast and Chased Gallery Inkstand

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A Pierced, Cast and Chased Gallery Inkstand decorated with C scrolls and foliage. With vacant cartouche and 2 Ink holders on 4 bracket feet.

Percys(Silver) 01/06


Nov 28 2009

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver mounted desk inkwell

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An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver mounted desk inkwell,
by William Comyns, London 1904/5,
the outswept gallery with applied bell husk border and swags, the base inlaid with paterae and bell husk swags around the square glass inkwell with silver and tortoiseshell cover, on four silver ogee feet,

width 30cm