Aug
26
2009

A heart shaped cast silver Mirror, the glass with bevelled edge, the olive velvet faded. The silver decorated with two mermaids at the top, grotesque masks at the bottom a cherub flying on an owl, C-scrolls and foliage, vacant asymmetrical cartouche, London HM 1910
1 comment | tags: Mirror | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Aug
26
2009

A circular Trinket Box, the lid embossed with a classical scene, surrounded by shell motifs, C scrolls and foliage, the base embossed with birds and foliage, London hallmarks for 1889, No 3386 etched in the silver.
1 comment | tags: Trinket Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Aug
26
2009

A Cranberry glass Scent Bottle overlaid with silver, the square shaped bottle with star cut panels, surrounded by silver mount decorated with C-scrolls and flowers, fretwork at each shoulder, the hinged parcel gilded lid embossed with a classical scene, push button mechanism, opening to reveal glass stopper, London HM 1894
1 comment | tags: Perfume Bottle, Scent Bottle | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Scent & Perfume Bottles
Aug
26
2009

A Tea Caddy with scene of lovers in an arbour of quatre foil cartouche shape, with domed lid and finial, London hallmarks for 1900. Christies SK Lot 218, 3rd October 1995.
1 comment | tags: Tea Caddy | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Tea & Coffee Wares
Aug
26
2009

A Scent/Perfume Flask/Bottle of tapering form with screw cap embossed with bows, flowers and C-scrolls. London Hm 1889.
1 comment | tags: Perfume Flask, Scent Bottle | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Scent & Perfume Bottles
Aug
26
2009

A pair of silver Matchbox Holders with central cartouche (one monogrammed), decorated with masks, flowers and foliage,
London 1891
1 comment | tags: Matchbox holders, pair | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER, Matchbox Holders, Vesta Cases & Strikers
Aug
26
2009

A cast silver Photograph Frame, rear with red plush velvet covering.
Christies SK Lot 42, 17th October 1995
1 comment | tags: Photograph Frame | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Aug
26
2009

A pair of Edwardian Trinket Boxes decorated with the wedding scene
LondonHM 1905
Christies SK Lot 124,19th September1995.
1 comment | tags: pair, Trinket Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Aug
26
2009

A Silver playing Card Box.Christies SK Lot 12, 19th September 1995.
London Hm 1899
1 comment | tags: Playing Card Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Aug
26
2009

A cast silver miniature Photograph Frame of heart shape with dragons and putti, London Hm 1889
1 comment | tags: Photograph Frame | posted in Mirrors & Frames