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William Comyns Timepiece
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William Comyns Timepiece

1900 - 1920
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A good size miniature carriage clock with beautiful 'mock' tortoise shell case. The classic Art Nouveau inspired carry handle, hinge, bun feet and bezel are all solid silver. The hallmarks on the handle and hinge tell us that it was made by William Comyns Silversmiths of  London, in 1908. The case is in good condition with a slight crack to the rear door (which has been repaired) The enamel dial is in excellent condition with only a hairline at the 4 o'clock position, delicate hands and Roman numerals. The movement has been fully overhauled and runs for a week once fully wound.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
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Its About Time has dated this Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock to the 1910s.

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A good size miniature carriage clock with beautiful 'mock' tortoise shell case. The classic Art Nouveau inspired carry handle, hinge, bun feet and bezel are all solid silver.
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The hallmarks on the handle and hinge tell us that it was made by William Comyns Silversmiths of  London, in 1908.
Its About Time

The case is in good condition with a slight crack to the rear door (which has been repaired) The enamel dial is in excellent condition with only a hairline at the 4 o'clock position, delicate hands and Roman numerals. The movement has been fully overhauled and runs for a week once fully wound.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Tortoiseshell Carriage Clock to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199837
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Comyns
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Archive I An Edwardian rectangular tortoiseshell timepiece featuring silver bun feet, a silver carrying handle, and a white enamel clock dial with Roman numerals.

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An Edwardian rectangular tortoiseshell timepiece featuring silver bun feet, a silver carrying handle, and a white enamel clock dial with Roman numerals.
William Comyns Timepiece
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An Edwardian rectangular tortoiseshell timepiece featuring silver bun feet, a silver carrying handle, and a white enamel clock dial with Roman numerals.
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An Edwardian tortoiseshell timepiece is a portable domestic clock crafted during the early 20th century, characterised by a natural shell casing fitted with precious metal mounts, typically sterling silver.

These timepieces feature a carved tortoiseshell body, sterling silver or nickel mounts, a glass crystal lens, a white enamel dial, and an internal brass mechanical clock movement.

Authentic pieces carry British sterling silver hallmarks, including the sponsors mark for William Comyns, city assay marks such as London, date letters, and precise silver joinery around the tortoiseshell core.

A small clock works as a focal point on a curated bookshelf, an office desk, or a bedroom nightstand alongside leather-bound books and understated metal accents.

Keep the casing away from direct sunlight, central heating, and excess moisture to prevent warping or drying of the shell, and dust gently using a dry microfibre cloth.
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