Fabulous Edwardian Silver Wirework Basket by William Comyns, London 1909

Name: Fabulous Edwardian Silver Wirework Basket by William Comyns, London 1909
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1092364
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This impressive Edwardian silver sweetmeat basket or sugar vase was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1909. Of medium to large size, the wirework silver body applied with exquisite cast silver ribbon-tied trailing flowers. The sides with an articulated wirework handle with conforming decorations. The rim with gadroon border. The solid silver base fitted with the original pale amethyst glass liner. The liner a rather unusual and sought-after colour. It is a very refined piece of silver, the quality is wonderful and it bears the marks of a very collectable silversmith.

Hallmarks:

W.C for William Comyns.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "o" for 1909.

Condition:

Very good condition.

No losses to the pierced decorations.

Wirework in very good condition.

Foot and handle in excellent condition.

Glass in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 15cm / 6 inches.

Rim diameter: 10cm / 4 inches.

Foot diameter: 6.5cm / 2.4 inches.

Delivery:

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Physical Dimensions

Height

15cm (5.91")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

6.5cm (2.56")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1092364

Dealers Internal Reference

SEPT92

Description

This impressive Edwardian silver sweetmeat basket or sugar vase was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1909.

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Of medium to large size, the wirework silver body applied with exquisite cast silver ribbon-tied trailing flowers.

Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides with an articulated wirework handle with conforming decorations. The rim with gadroon border. The solid silver base fitted with the original pale amethyst glass liner. The liner a rather unusual and sought-after colour. It is a very refined piece of silver, the quality is wonderful and it bears the marks of a very collectable silversmith.