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 Jewellery Box

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An Edwardian Jewellery Box of shaped oblong form with serpentine front, the mildly domed lid applied with an enamelled coat of arms, foliate scroll moulded edges, raised on shell capped pad feet,
13in wide, London 1903,
William Comyns & Sons, inscribed “Elkington & Co, Manchester” to base.

Lot 296
17/08/2005
Antiques & Fine Art
Andrew Hartley
Victoria Hall
Little Lane
Ilkley
West Yorkshire
LS29 8EA
United Kingdom


Sep 6 2009

An Art Nouveau Jewellery Box

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An Edwardian Art nouveau jewellery box,the lid pierced and cast with pansies, the whole on four ball and claw feet. London 1907.
David Lay Penzance, 24798.


Sep 6 2009

A Trinket Box

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An Edwardian silver jewellery/trinket box modeled as a serpentine commode,velvet lined drawer stylised scrollborder,the top witha scroll cartouche enclosing a park scene with peacocks,on four scroll cabriole legs.
London 1901 ht 8cm


Sep 4 2009

A Jewellery Box

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A Jewellery Box of plain rectangular form, the lid applied with torches and quivers with pine cone finials, four bracket feet.

London Hm1904
Bonhams Chelsea.

Lot 56, 2nd July 1996