Aug
6
2012

A large silver table cigar box of rectangular shape, the lid inset with tortoiseshell and applied corner cartouche.
Hallmark London 1924.
Maker’s mark: Charles and Richard Comyns
24.8cm x 11cm x 5.3cm deep (9 6/8″ x 4.25″ x 2 1/8″)
Gross weight: 800 grams.
Ebay
whitstablebeauty
05/08/12
1 comment | tags: cigar box, Tortoiseshell | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Jul
29
2012

A silverpot pourri box box measuring 2″ (5 cms) across x 1″ (2.5 cms).
London 1908
The box is in superb condition with a beautiful pierced decoration to the lid of three cherubs/angels with arrows.
40 grams
ebay
29/07/12
1 comment | tags: A Pot Pourri Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER, Pot Pourri Box
Jul
21
2012

A Golfing trophy formed as a spoon with two crossed clubs as the handle.
London, 1909
120mm long x 25mm
eheritage
ebay
20/07/12
Total weight – 16g
1 comment | tags: golfing trophy, spoons | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Decorative Spoons
Jul
18
2012

A Square shaped carriage clock, with corresponding square shaped mottled blue enamel arts and crafts dial featuring silvered numerals; on four cast scrolled foliate feet extending up each edge of the case, to a cast C scroll, foliate feature on each corner at the top of the clock.
London 1902
8.5″ High
Purchased from Mr Paul Rolfe via Email.
18/07/12
1 comment | tags: carriage clock | posted in Clocks, COMYNS SILVER
Jul
18
2012

An Edwardian 9 carat gold mounted blond tortoiseshell box, by William Comyns, London 1908, oval form, plain mounts, the hinged cover inlaid with pique decoration and mother-of-pearl, length 8.8cm
Lot 993,
Wooley and Wallis
18/07/12
1 comment | tags: Box, gold, Pique, Tortoiseshell | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Jul
12
2012

A set of four victorian salts of pierced circular form with beaded rims, acanthus cast feet and octagonal cranberry glass liners, 606g (not including glass), London 1896, 10.5cm diameter.
Lot 1530
McTears
Glasgow
12/07/12
1 comment | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Condiment Sets & Salts
Jul
10
2012

A silver & tortoiseshell jewellery box by Charles & Richard Comyns. London 1918.
With a hinged silver & tortoiseshell top, inlaid with silver ribbons & swags; the silver base on 4 cabriole legs.
Original padded velvet lined interior with red leather covering underneath.
3.7 inches (92mm) x 2.95 inches (73mm)
Ebay
KentsFinest
08/07/12
1 comment | tags: Jewellery Box, Tortoiseshell | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Jul
5
2012

A Silver pot pourri box of circular form with a pierced pull-off cover depicting the head of Medusa, the base decorated with ribbons and swags,
London 1911
Diameter: 53mm Weight: 38.5 grams
Ebay
Grace – 1955
05/07/12
1 comment | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER, Pot Pourri Box
Jul
2
2012

A late 19th century silver heart-shaped cigar lighter with dragon handles and arrow lighting stick – H11cm, London 1891, maker William Comyns
Lot 70
Auction: Fine Art and Antiques
Auction House: Hose Rhodes Dickson
Date: 28/06/2012
1 comment | posted in COMYNS SILVER
Jun
22
2012

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
1 comment | tags: Inkstand, inwell, pounce pot, writing set | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Desk & Stationary, Inkwells & Inkstands