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Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri box or pomander was made by the celebrated William Comyns and is dated London 1910. Pomanders are very sought-after and this is an unusual example. Of circular form, the pierced lid with a tortoiseshell panel decorated with a ribbon-tied harp. The pull-off lid opening to reveal a silver gilt interior.

Hallmarks:

WC for William Comyns.

Date letter "p" for 1910.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions and Weight:

Diameter: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Height: 3 cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Silver in good condition.

Base a little wavy on a very small section..

No loss to the pique work or pierced decorations.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1065653
Dealers Internal Reference
MAY95
Description
This delightful silver and tortoiseshell pot pourri box or pomander was made by the celebrated William Comyns and is dated London 1910. Pomanders are very sought-after and this is an unusual example. Of circular form, the pierced lid with a tortoiseshell panel decorated with a ribbon-tied harp. The pull-off lid opening to reveal a silver gilt interior.
fig 1. RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910
fig 1. Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910

Hallmarks:

WC for William Comyns.

Date letter "p" for 1910.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions and Weight:

Diameter: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Height: 3 cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Silver in good condition.

fig 2. RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910
fig 2. Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910

Base a little wavy on a very small section..

No loss to the pique work or pierced decorations.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 3. RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910
fig 3. Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065653
Dealers Internal Ref
MAY95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910

Rare George V Silver & Tortoiseshell Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns, London 1910

Archive II RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910 View II
Archive III RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910 View III
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Archive V RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910 View V
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RARE GEORGE V SILVER & TORTOISESHELL POT POURRI BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1910
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