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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

1940 - 1960
Sold 8 February 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Superb Mid-century Solid Silver Owl Cruet Set by Richard Comyns, London 1961 & 1963” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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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 Silver Owl Cruet Set 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. Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright.
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. Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright.
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. Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright.
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 Silver Owl Cruet Set 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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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright. View II
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Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright.
SUPERB MID-CENTURY SOLID SILVER OWL CRUET SET BY RICHARD COMYNS, LONDON 1961 & 1963
Ref: SA1172653
Two detailed sterling silver owl cruet shakers featuring textured feather engravings and amber glass eyes standing upright.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectCruet Sets
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChased feather detailing, Removable heads, Textured talons, Inset glass eyes
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Figural cruet sets, particularly those shaped as animals and birds, gained significant popularity in Victorian times and experienced a revival during the mid-20th century. Silversmiths used these pieces to combine utility with whimsical sculpture, often depicting birds with removable heads for dispensing salt, pepper, or mustard.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting, chasing, and hand-engraving to define feathers and texture. Glass or gemstone inserts were occasionally used for eyes, whilst interior gilding was often applied to salt cellars to prevent corrosion from the contents.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks struck onto the metal, usually including a makers mark (such as Richard Comyns), a standard mark like a lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark for the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the specific year of testing.

These small decorative pieces work effectively as conversation starters on a dining table centre, within a glazed display cabinet, or on a mantelpiece. Pairing them with minimalist modern furnishings allows the detailed craftsmanship of the silver to stand out without visual clutter.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth to remove tarnish while preserving delicate hand-engraving. Items should be stored in low-humidity environments and handled with clean cotton gloves or washed thoroughly after use if containing corrosive condiments like salt.
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