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Large William Comyns Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box
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Large William Comyns Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 10 July 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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An exceptionally large Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box by William Comyns with a hinged embossed lid, Reynolds Angels and floral and scroll border and original blue velvet lining. Plain body standing on four cast scroll and Acanthus leaf legs. In very good original condition. (1905). The photos show a second (smaller) box to give an idea of scale.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1905

Weight: 935g

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
22.8cm (8.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1008125
Dealers Internal Reference
SBOX-P09886
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Description
An exceptionally large Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box by William Comyns with a hinged embossed lid, Reynolds Angels and floral and scroll border and original blue velvet lining. Plain body standing on four cast scroll and Acanthus leaf legs. In very good original condition. (1905). The photos show a second (smaller) box to give an idea of scale.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1905

Weight: 935g

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
22.8cm (8.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Edwardian Sterling Silver Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1008125
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P09886
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large William Comyns Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box

Archive II An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs. View XI
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Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs.
Large William Comyns Edwardian Sterling Silver Jewellery Box
Ref: SA1008125
An ornate Edwardian sterling silver trinket box featuring repousse cherub faces on the lid and scrollwork borders, raised on four cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Box
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsRepousse cherubs, Rococo scrollwork, Cabriole legs, Embossed border
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 22.8 cm (9 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Care involves minimal intervention using a soft, non-abrasive cloth specifically formulated for silver to preserve the natural patination in recessed areas, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the underlying metal and historic linings.

An antique silver box functions effectively as a focal decorative accessory on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or console table, providing a contrasting metallic texture against contemporary neutral surfaces or rich wood finishes.

Authenticity is verified by examining the British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include the makers mark (such as WC for William Comyns), the lion passant indicating sterling standard, the city assay office mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the period.

These boxes are typically fabricated from solid sterling silver, often shaped using hammer-formed repousse and chasing techniques to create high-relief surface decoration, supported on cast feet and lined internally with materials such as velvet, silk, or wood.

Edwardian silver, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, frequently draws inspiration from earlier Georgian and Continental motifs, including elaborate rococo scrolls, repousse cherubs, and florid floral ornamentation.
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