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Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Box by William Comyns - Art Nouveau
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Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Box by William Comyns - Art Nouveau

19th century
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A fabulous late Victorian sterling silver box with a definite Art Nouveau influence by one of the best silversmith's of this era, William Comyns.

The repousse or embossed decoration contains intertwined stylized floral and foliate motifs with the addition of various birds, Doves I believe; one of Comyns' most famous designs.

The attractive domed lid has similar decoration with birds and a plethora of scrolls, leaves, flowers and birds, all surrounding a central cartouche.

The lid fits perfectly and when opened reveals a gilded interior. Both lid and base are hallmarked for London 1898, together with the maker's initials WC.

Excellent condition, with a base diameter measuring 2 3/4" and the box stands 3" tall.

Item ID: 33128

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A fabulous late Victorian sterling silver box with a definite Art Nouveau influence by one of the best silversmith's of this era, William Comyns.
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The repousse or embossed decoration contains intertwined stylized floral and foliate motifs with the addition of various birds, Doves I believe; one of Comyns' most famous designs.
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fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Box by William Comyns - Art Nouveau
fig 1. Antique Sterling Silver Vanity Box by William Comyns - Art Nouveau

The attractive domed lid has similar decoration with birds and a plethora of scrolls, leaves, flowers and birds, all surrounding a central cartouche.

The lid fits perfectly and when opened reveals a gilded interior. Both lid and base are hallmarked for London 1898, together with the maker's initials WC.

Excellent condition, with a base diameter measuring 2 3/4" and the box stands 3" tall.

Item ID: 33128

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FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA116386
Dealers Internal Ref
33128
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