Jun 13 2018

An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion

An Edwardian silver novelty pin cushion in the form of a salon settee, the back decorated in relief with a couple in a landscape with a windmill beyond, London 1902 by William Comyns, length 16cm.

Lot 368,
Toovey’s,
13/06/18


Jun 8 2018

A Photograph Frame

A WOOD AND SILVER-MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, THE MOUNTS WILLIAM COMYNS & SONS, LONDON, 1884
the wood easel frame of spreading ogee form probably later, oval glazed aperture, applied with three mounts pierced with eighteenth century gentlemen and scrolling foliage
23cm high

Lot 587
Matthew Barton
08/06/18


May 30 2018

A Pair of cast silver photograph frames

A Pair of cast silver photograph frames
11 X 14 cm,
LONDON 1889

Lot 165
Mellors and Kirk
30/05/18


May 25 2018

A Victorian silver heart shaped scent bottle

A Victorian silver heart shaped scent bottle by William Comyns London 1896, the front with an embossed angels head, initialled, 8 x 5.5cm

Lot 116
Dee & Atkinson
Driffield
25/05/18


May 22 2018

A Victorian embossed silver heart-shaped clock

A Victorian embossed silver heart-shaped strut clock with engraved dial and Swiss movement, retailed by Percy Edwards of Piccadilly,

William Comyns & Sons, London 1888, 13 cm high

Andrew Smith
Lot 21
22/05/18


May 18 2018

A magnifying glass

A magnifying glass with a chased silver frame and silver ring handle.
Marked RC with Sheffield import marks for 1919.

Lot 217
Boulton and Cooper
Malton
16/05/18


Apr 27 2018

An Art Deco silver box and cover


By Sidney J. Sparrow, an Art Deco silver box and cover,
London 1938,
octagonal panelled form, the pull-off cover with an octagonal finial, length 8.8cm, approx. weight 7oz.
Sidney Sparrow was employed in the workshop of R.E Stone and he went on to teach at Gravesend School of Art and work for William Comyns.

Lot 703
Wooley and Wallis
25/04/18


Apr 24 2018

An Art Deco silver inkstand


A silver ink stand, by R. Comyns, London 1936,
rectangular form, the hinged cover with a reeded border, the cover opens to reveal two glass inkwells and a hinged stationary compartment, on four bracket feet, length 19.7cm.

Lot 318
Wooley and Wallis
24/04/18


Apr 22 2018

An Art Nouveau vase

An Edwardian silver trumpet shaped vase; art nouveau style with weighted base by William Comyns & Sons London 1905 retailed by J C Vickery Regent Street 20cm high

Lot 1160
David Duggleby
Scarborough
21/04/18


Apr 10 2018

A Victorian silver mounted coconut string holder

A Victorian silver mounted coconut string holder, maker William Comyns & Sons, London, 1886: of circular form with reeded base, raised on a circular spreading foot, 11cm. high.

Lot137
Bearnes,Hampton and Littlewood
Exeter
10/04/08