Oct 9 2024

A tortoiseshell and silver framed folding hand mirror

A George V tortoiseshell and silver framed folding hand mirror, the silver elements by William Comyns, London 1913, double-sided with a normal mirror on one side, and a slightly magnified mirror to the other, 30 (open) 18 (closed) x 11.8cms wide.

Lot 239

Anderson and Garland

9/10/2024


May 13 2024

A Silver cigarette box

A SILVER BANK OF ENGLAND PRESENTATION TABLE CIGARETTE BOXWooden lined within, the hinged lid detailed within Presented to Richmond Temple Esq, by The Govrs and Compa of The Bank of England, February 1953, the lid exterior decorated with Britannia and flags, the sides with foliate sprays and with birds and hearts to the front, size 11.4cm x 9cm x 5.5cm, London 1936, maker, maker William Comyns, gross weight 628 grams

Lot 261

Bellmans

13/05/24


Apr 25 2024

An Edwardian silver pot pourri box

An Edwardian silver pot pourri box, in the form of a French style pedestal with pierced hinged cover, the front panel relief decorated with a musical trophy by William Comyns & Sons, London 1901, 7cm high, 4oz

Lot 753

Mallams, Oxford

25/04/24


Mar 20 2024

A set of enamelled menu holders

A cased set of enamelled silver place/menu card holders. William Comyns & Sons, Birmingham, 1913 and 1917. The four card holders enamelled with pairs of violets on a pale blue guilloche enamel ground, each within an oval border with reeded foliate decoration, in fitted retailer’s case signed Charles Packer, London, 2.8cm high

Lot 161

Roseberrys

20/03/24


Feb 27 2024

A Set of six finger bowl stands

A set of six George V silver twin handled finger bowl stands by Charles & Richard Comyns London 1924, all lacking liners, 14cm (5 1/2in) wide, 590g (19 oz)

Lot 141

Bearnes, Hampton and Littlewood

27/02/24


Jan 13 2024

An Edward VII Silver Bowl

An Edward VII Silver Bowl, by William Comyns, London, 1905

in the form of a William III monteith-bowl, tapering cylindrical and on stepped spreading foot, the sides lobed with panels and below a notched rim, with a hammered finish
20.5cm diameter,10.5cm high, 21oz 16dwt, 678gr

Lot 2336

Tenants, Leyburn

13/01/24


Jan 13 2024

A Victorian Silver and Tortoiseshell String-Box

A Victorian Silver and Tortoiseshell String-Box, by William Comyns, London, Date Letter Worn, Probably 1889; tapering and on three ball and claw feet, capped with ribbon-tied husks, the openwork sides pieced and engraved with foliage and flowers, the detachable cover similarly decorated
12.2cm high

Lot 2331

Tenants, Leyburn.

13/01/24


Nov 24 2023

A Cast silver frame

A cast & pierced silver frame by William Comyns – 18cm x 13.5cm – silver weight 142g & has a remade back & glass

London 1896

Lot 888

Acreman St Auctions

Sherborne

24/11/23


Nov 24 2023

An Antique 1906 silver & tortoiseshell ring box

An Antique 1906 silver & tortoiseshell ring box with gold & mother of pearl pique work by William Comyns & Sons and retailed by Edwards & Sons (161 Regent St) – 9cm across & 124g total weight ~ no obvious damage

Lot 850a

Acreman St Auctions

Sherborne


Nov 24 2023

An Edwardian silver shaving mug

An Edwardian silver shaving mug, of cylindrical form with flared base and large central spout opening, the top section being perforated, with curved angled handle, William Comyns, London 1902, height 9cm, diameter of base 10.5cm, weight 206g/6.62ozt approx

Lot 266

Kinghams

24/11/23