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
Lot 895
Bamfords
01/11/23
D’Oyly Carte and Gilbert & Sullivan interest
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
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.
Lot 464
Whittons
19/10/23
A Victorian silver shaving mug. London 1898. By William Comyns. Approx. 260 grams.
Lot 311
Whittons
18/10/23
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
An Arts and Crafts silver buckle, William Comyns, London 1901, each scroll cartouche panel cast with stylised poppies in relief, within reticulated bead and pierced borders, 6cm wide, 2.62oz
Lot 66
Kinghams
05/10/23
A set of four Victorian silver pierced menu holders of musical designs. London 1899. By William Comyns. Approx. 112 grams.
Lot 575
Whittons
07/09/23
A set of four crested Victorian silver menu holders. London 1898. By William Comyns. Approx. 83 grams.
Lot 92
Whittons
18/09/23
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.
Lot 3294,
Tennants
16/09/23
An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell balloon Mantle Clock, hallmarked William Comyns, London 1907, the unsigned white enamel dial with blue Arabic numerals, the front with Neoclassical foliate decoration inlaid with gold and abalone shell, all raised on scrolling silver supports, 20cm high, not running, the tortoiseshell with two areas of damage, one on the front at the ‘8’ hour marker, the other on one corner at the top.
Lot 82
Chilcotts
09/09/23