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Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963

1940 - 1960
Description

This fabulous cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned silversmith Richard Comyns in 1961 and 1963. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. They have an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb cruet set by the celebrated Comyns family.

Hallmarks

Fully hallmarked on each tail.

RC for Richard Comyns.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Pepper with date letter "f" for 1911.

Salt with date letter "h" for 1963.

Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant and date letters

Condition

Excellent.

Dimension and Combined weight

Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £60.00

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.Weight: 252 g / 8.7 oz

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1172653
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT77
Description
This fabulous cast silver "owl" pepper and salt set was made by the renowned silversmith Richard Comyns in 1961 and 1963. Each cast body with naturalistic plumage and inset with characterful glass eyes. Both with a hallmarked secure pull-off cover. They have an excellent silver gauge and the quality is wonderful. A superb cruet set by the celebrated Comyns family.
fig 1. SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
fig 1. Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963

Hallmarks

Fully hallmarked on each tail.

RC for Richard Comyns.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Pepper with date letter "f" for 1911.

Salt with date letter "h" for 1963.

Inner covers partially hallmarked with Lion Passant and date letters

fig 2. SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
fig 2. Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963

Condition

Excellent.

Dimension and Combined weight

Height: 6cm / 2.3 inches.

Width: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
fig 3. Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £60.00

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.Weight: 252 g / 8.7 oz

Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1172653
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT77
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963

Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963

Archive II SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View II
Archive III SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View III
Archive IV SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View IV
Archive V SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View V
Archive VI SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View VI
Archive VII SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963 View VII
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SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
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SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
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