Aug 6 2012

A large silver & tortoiseshell table cigar box

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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


Jul 29 2012

A pot pourri box box

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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


Jul 21 2012

A Golfing Trophy

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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


Jul 18 2012

A Carriage Clock

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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


Jul 18 2012

A 9 carat gold & pique blond tortoiseshell box

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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


Jul 12 2012

A set of four victorian salts

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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


Jul 10 2012

A silver & tortoiseshell jewellery box

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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


Jul 5 2012

A Silver pot pourri box

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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


Jul 2 2012

A silver heart-shaped cigar lighter

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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


Jun 22 2012

A silver two piece writing set

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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