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Edwardian William Comyns Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box
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Edwardian William Comyns Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 December 2025 · Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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A very elegant Edwardian William Comyns sterling silver jewellery or trinket box in an oval form with hinged lid, applied garland and figural plaque. Original turquoise velvet interior with four ring sections. The oval plain body stands on four cast floral scroll feet. Very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1905

Weight: 192g including loaded base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174973
Dealers Internal Reference
SBOX-P69548
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Description
A very elegant Edwardian William Comyns sterling silver jewellery or trinket box in an oval form with hinged lid, applied garland and figural plaque. Original turquoise velvet interior with four ring sections. The oval plain body stands on four cast floral scroll feet. Very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1905

Weight: 192g including loaded base.

Height
6.3cm (2.48")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated this Silver Trinket Box to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174973
Dealers Internal Ref
SBOX-P69548
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017

Piers rankin antique silver is a premier silver dealer est. Over 35 years. Dealing with trade and private clients. Worldwide shipping.

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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Edwardian William Comyns Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box

Archive II An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View II
Archive III An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View III
Archive IV An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View IV
Archive V An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View V
Archive VI An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid. View VIII
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver
Telephone 07850 329370
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2017
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid.
Edwardian William Comyns Sterling Silver Jewellery or Trinket Box
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An oval Edwardian sterling silver trinket box on four small legs, featuring an embossed neoclassical medallion and floral swags on the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Caskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsNeoclassical medallions, Floral swags, Cabriole feet, Embossed detailing
  • SizeH 6.3 cm (2 in) x W 11.4 cm (4 in) x D 8.9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Edwardian silver often draws inspiration from earlier periods such as the Neoclassical and Louis XVI revivals, featuring light, elegant motifs like swags, ribbons, and classical medallions.

These boxes are crafted from solid sterling silver, frequently featuring velvet or silk linings and occasionally incorporating wooden bases for structural support.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include the makers mark, the town mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, and a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era.

Positioning the piece on a dressing table, mantelpiece, or bedside table adds a layer of polished metallic texture that contrasts effectively with contemporary clean lines.

Clean the silver gently with a specialist microfibre cloth and non-abrasive polish only when necessary, avoiding harsh dips that can strip the natural oxidisation from detailed recesses.
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