Dec
9
2011

A pair of wall sconces
Charles and Richard Comyns 1915
The back-plate of each cast with two putti supporting a laurel wreath with vacant cartouche, the scrolling leaf-cast branch terminating in a gadrooned wax-pan and socket, each marked on back-plate and wax-pan
9¾ in. (25 cm.) high
83 oz. (2,587 gr.) (2)
Lot 577
Christies King Street
An Iberian Private Collection
9/12/11
1 comment | tags: Wall Sconces | posted in COMYNS SILVER
Dec
8
2011

An Art Nouveau novelty easel combination desk timepiece, barometer and thermometer, 5.5cm circular enamel dial and register, Roman numerals, blued steel hands, 8-day movement, the shaped case with arched cresting, embossed with stylised flowers on sinuous stems, 26cm wide, William Comyns, London 1908
Lot 1110
8/12/11
Bamfords
Derby
1 comment | tags: barometer, desk timepiece, Thermometer | posted in Clocks, COMYNS SILVER, Thermometers
Dec
8
2011

A Victorian novelty table lighter, formed as a Neo-Classical pedestal with halberd tapers, the sides embossed with idealised warriors, square base, 8.5cm high, William Comyns, London 1896
Lot 1092
8/12/11
Bamfords
1 comment | tags: lighter, Table Lighter | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Table Lighter
Dec
8
2011

A George V eight piece condiment set, by William Comyns & Sons Ltd., London 1928, comprising:
A drum-shaped mustard pot; a pair of baluster pepperettes; a pair of cauldron pattern table salts; and three spoons, various, in velvet lined case, with Ogden of London & Harrogate label, 15.75oz
Lot 1031
8/12/11
Anderson & Garland
Newcastle
1 comment | tags: Condiment Sets & Salts | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Condiment Sets & Salts
Dec
6
2011

A Pair of victorian Photograph frames
London, 1900
With Classical figures on either side holding swags, two reclining naked and winged female figures on top and at base a frieze of Classical warriors and chariots, original blackened wood backs
8 7/8 in. high (22.5 cm.)
Lot152
Christies
6/12/11
1 comment | tags: photograph frames | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Dec
6
2011

An Edwardian silver box, by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1908, the base with Art Nouveau style floral decoration, the pull-off cover with holly decoration and tortoiseshell backing, 8cm long.
Lot 189
Sworders
6/12/11
1 comment | tags: Box | posted in Boxes & Jewellery Caskets, COMYNS SILVER
Nov
30
2011

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and gilt mantel clock
W Comyns, London 1904, the tortoiseshell case with inlaid rose gold and mother of pearl flower and with intertwined silver gilt borders raised on open scroll bracket feet.
13cm high
Lot 397
Lyon & Turnbull
30/11/11
1 comment | tags: clock, mantel clock, Pique, Tortoiseshell | posted in Clocks, COMYNS SILVER
Nov
28
2011

A Cast and pierced silver pistol grip hand mirror decorated with Knights, Putti, flowers foliage and C scrolls.
London 1888
11″ x 5″
Ebay
MCON (USA seller)
25/11/11
1 comment | tags: Hand Mirror, Mirror | posted in COMYNS SILVER, Mirrors & Frames
Nov
28
2011

A Victorian Silver & Glass dinner bell.
London 1902.
Height: 18 cm
Width: 9.5 cm
Weight: 222g
Ebay
Pushkin-Antique
27/11/11
1 comment | posted in Bells, COMYNS SILVER
Nov
28
2011

A hobnail cut condiment bottle contained within a silver holder,
hallmarked London 1900.
Ebay
Davescollect
27/11/11
1 comment | tags: condiment holder | posted in Bottle Holders, COMYNS SILVER, Condiment Sets & Salts