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Quality English Solid Sterling Silver Box 1910 Arts & Crafts Antique W Comyns
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Quality English Solid Sterling Silver Box 1910 Arts & Crafts Antique W Comyns

1900 - 1920
Sold 31 October 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver box. It is hallmarked for London 1910 with the maker being William Comyns & Sons. It has been superbly made being planished to the lid and sides with the cartouche being engraved with entwined initials. It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.2cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1 inch (2.8cm) tall and weighs 44 grams. A very well made piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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A beautiful English antique solid sterling silver box. It is hallmarked for London 1910 with the maker being William Comyns & Sons.
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It has been superbly made being planished to the lid and sides with the cartouche being engraved with entwined initials.
The Silver Squirrel

It is in super condition being free from dings splits holes and repairs, the inside is clean and gilded. It measures approx. 2 inches (5.2cm) long by 1.5 inches (4cm) wide by 1 inch (2.8cm) tall and weighs 44 grams. A very well made piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Trinket Box to the 1910s.

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SA1102171
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An open rectangular sterling silver box featuring a hand-hammered texture on the exterior and a gilded interior finish.
QUALITY ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER BOX 1910 ARTS & CRAFTS ANTIQUE W COMYNS
Ref: SA1102171
An open rectangular sterling silver box featuring a hand-hammered texture on the exterior and a gilded interior finish.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gilt Wash
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPlanished texture, Gilt interior, Hinged lid

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The Arts and Crafts movement emphasized hand-craftsmanship, traditional techniques, and simple forms, often featuring visible hammered textures that celebrated the artisans labor over industrial perfection.

These pieces were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, frequently utilizing hand-raising and planishing techniques to create textured surfaces, and often incorporating a gilded interior wash known as vermeil.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks stamped on the metal, which include the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver, the town assay office mark, and the date letter corresponding to the year of assay.

An antique silver box adds a touch of historical refinement when placed on a surface like a mantelpiece or side table, contrasting effectively against modern minimalist or traditional decor.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and specialized silver polish designed to preserve the original patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage delicate surfaces.
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