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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909 ” 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 is a rather beautiful silver and pique tortoiseshell dressing table jar. Made by the celebrated Richard Comyns, it is hallmarked for London 1909. The tortoiseshell pull-off cover intricately inlaid with ribbon-tied garlands within a raised silver bluebell border. Gilt interior. The star-incised glass base exquisitely cut in diamond patterns.

Hallmarks:

R.C for Richard Comyns.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "o" for 1909.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver base in very good condition, no dents.

Snuggly fitted lid.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199492
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR99
Description
This is a rather beautiful silver and pique tortoiseshell dressing table jar. Made by the celebrated Richard Comyns, it is hallmarked for London 1909.
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The tortoiseshell pull-off cover intricately inlaid with ribbon-tied garlands within a raised silver bluebell border.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Gilt interior. The star-incised glass base exquisitely cut in diamond patterns.

fig 1. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands.
fig 1. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909

Hallmarks:

R.C for Richard Comyns.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "o" for 1909.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver base in very good condition, no dents.

Snuggly fitted lid.

fig 2. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands.
fig 2. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909

Dimensions:

Diameter: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2.2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands.
fig 3. Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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.

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
5.5cm (2.17")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Tortoiseshell Jar to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199492
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR99
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Edwardian Silver & Tortoiseshell Cut Glass Vanity Jar by R.comyns, London 1909

Archive II An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. View II
Archive III An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands. View VI
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands.
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL CUT GLASS VANITY JAR BY R.COMYNS, LONDON 1909
Ref: SA1199492
An Edwardian cut glass vanity jar featuring a sterling silver rim and an amber tortoiseshell lid decorated with inlaid silver ribbons and garlands.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVanity Jars
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Tortoiseshell, Cut Glass
  • ColourAmber and Silver
  • MotifsRibbon and garland inlay, Pique work, Cut glass starburst, Beaded silver rim
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 5.5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Edwardian vanity items often reflect neoclassical influences, featuring refined motifs such as ribbons, swags, and bows, alongside delicate craftsmanship using sterling silver and tortoiseshell.

These pieces typically combine heavy-cut lead crystal or glass with sterling silver mounts and genuine hawksbill turtle shell, often enhanced with silver pique inlay or overlaid garlands.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks on the silver mount, which indicate the assay office, makers mark, and date letter corresponding to the Edwardian period.

They can be displayed on open bathroom shelves, dressing tables, or sideboards as reflective decorative accents that add historical texture and metallic contrast to contemporary spaces.

Store them away from direct sunlight to prevent the tortoiseshell from drying out or warping, and clean the silver gently with a non-abrasive polish designed for antique metals.
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