A silver table bell,
by Charles and Richard Comyns, London 1920,
tapering circular form, the handle modelled as a crest, possibly that of Whitehead, height 10.2cm, approx. weight 13oz.
Lot 550,
Wooley and Wallis
17/07/19
An Edwardian small silver oval box, by William Comyns, London 1906, the cover with a pierced foliate border enclosing a group of cherubs heads, 5.3 cm long, 38 g gross
Lot 114
Cooper and Tanner
10/07/19
An Edwardian silver cased carriage clock, The white enamel dial with roman numerals; the case decorated with cherubs amongst flowers and foliage. 5″ (12.5)
London 1905
Lot 99
Capes Dunn
Stockport
08/07/19
A large pair of George V sterling silver revivalist candlesticks, London 1935 by Richard Comyns
In the 17th century manner, with spreading octagonal bases with embossed canthus leaf decoration and applied acanthus prunts. Leading to an octagonal platform with cast and applied canthus prunts and a square section knop with acanthus detail and ovolo edge, leading to a quatrefoil section column with attached quatrefoil sconce. Hollow, fully marked underneath. (2)
Height – 30 cm / 11.75 inches
Weight – 1796 grams / 57.74 ozt
Lot 522
Chiswick Auctions
26/06/19
Dear Mr Murdoch,
Thank you for your recent bidding in our June 26th Silver and Vertu sale, I see from your bidding history that Comyns items must appeal to you in particular.
Just a note to say that I have been going through a few books and I stumbled upon where this unusual design of stick is from:
The pair of 1675 by a maker I.B with a crescent below is in the collection of Harthill Church in Yorkshire, they are illustrated in ‘Catalogue of Silver Treasures from English Churches – An Exhibition of Ecclesiastical Plate of Domestic Origin at Christie’s, 8 King Street, St. James’s, S.W.1, January 5 to 30, 1955’ number 125.
Kind Regards,
John Rogers
A pair of George V sterling silver-gilt salts, London 1913 by William Comyns & Sons
In the Neoclassical taste. Each of oval form with openwork sides with rope twist rims and scallop shells within an acanthus scroll cartouche adjoined by swags, each raised on four legs with classical paw feet. Each with a fitted clear glass liner with star cut base. (2)
Length – 8.1 cm / 3.2 inches
Weight – 173 grams / 5.56 ozt
Lot 480
Chiswick Auctions
26/06/19
An Edwardian silver table lighter in the form of a Roman oil lamp, William Comyns, London 1908, with foliate border and spout, foliate capped flying scroll handle, 5½in. (14cm.) long, weight 6 tr.oz.
Lot 149
Martel Maides
Guernsey 26/06/19
A VICTORIAN EMBOSSED BOMBE SILVER AND HARDSTONE SNUFF BOX the lid inset with serpentine, 6cm l, by William Comyns & Sons, London 1891, 2ozs 8dwts
Lot 213
Mellors and Kirk
26/06/19
A pair of late Victorian silver gilt sauceboats of novelty “sleigh” form, William Comyns, London, 1897, lantern finials and cherub handles, 20cms wide, 871g
Lot 2267
Bellmans
20/06/19
A pair of 1930’s silver pedestal table salts. Engraved with ‘Armorers and Brasiers Company 1938’ and a coat of arms.
William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London, 1938,
height 74mm, 16.5 oz
Gorringes
Lot 512
28/05/19
A VICTORIAN SILVER SHAVING MUG WILLIAM COMYNS & SONS LONDON 1896 gadroon bordered cylindrical die-stamped with birds flowers and foliage hinged lid turned ivory handle gilt interior 9.5cm 287gr (9oz 4dwt) all in