Nov 28 2009

A novelty silver tobacco box in the form of a paint tin

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A silver tobacco box in the form of a paint tin,
William Comyns,
London, 1906

Sothebys (Amsterdam)
19-12-05


Nov 28 2009

A set of four menu holders

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A set of four menu holders.

Ebay
11/05


Nov 28 2009

A fine silver and tortoiseshell rectangular jewellery box

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A fine silver and tortoiseshell rectangular jewellery box, the hinged lid inlaid with pique work, a central rococo cartouche and sprays of flowers to the corners, the serpentine moulded border to a silver mount with thumbpiece, revealing a cream silk padded interior, on cast open scroll foliage feet to the corners 8in. (20cm.) wide.
Retailed by Z. Borraclough & Sons. Leeds. Maker William Comyns. London, 1912

Southern Counties Auctioneers
Lot 112 07-12-05


Nov 28 2009

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver mounted desk inkwell

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An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver mounted desk inkwell,
by William Comyns, London 1904/5,
the outswept gallery with applied bell husk border and swags, the base inlaid with paterae and bell husk swags around the square glass inkwell with silver and tortoiseshell cover, on four silver ogee feet,

width 30cm


Nov 28 2009

A Victorian silver table bell

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A Victorian silver table bell,
by William Comyns, London 1881,
applied with spiral flutes, the plain baluster handle applied with a knot finial, height 17.5cm., weight 3.5oz.
Lot No: 46

Bonhams 8-11-05


Nov 28 2009

An Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver bowl

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An Edwardian Art Nouveau Silver bowl
Dia 5.75”

Gorringes
Lewes
29-11-05


Nov 28 2009

A novelty pin cushion

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A novelty pin cushion

Billy’s
Pasarel Ltd
Israel
02-12-05


Nov 28 2009

A Silver fretwork basket

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A Silver fretwork basket with undulating rim on 4 cast scroll feet.

Andrew Hartley
Ilkley
10/05


Nov 28 2009

A plain silver Sugar Caster

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A plain silver Sugar caster.
With crest
“Semper….”

Ebay
9/10/05


Nov 28 2009

A Jewellery casket

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An Edwardian silver jewel casket,
by William Comyns, London 1904,
the rectangular cover relief-decorated with a couple in 18th century dress, with bombé sides and a restored interior, width 20cm.

 

Bonhams 6/9/05
Lot 70