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Pair of Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver Dishes
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Pair of Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver Dishes

19th century
Description

Pair of Victorian William Comyns sterling silver dishes in a shaped rectangular form decorated with a floral and scroll border and different figural scenes of courting couples. Both dishes are in very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1882

Weight: 153g

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Declaration

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Dishes to the 1880s.

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DI-P54293
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Pair of Victorian William Comyns sterling silver dishes in a shaped rectangular form decorated with a floral and scroll border and different figural scenes of courting couples. Both dishes are in very good original condition.

Maker: William Comyns, London

Date: 1882

Weight: 153g

Height
1.3cm (0.51")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
8.9cm (3.50")
Date of Manufacture

Piers Rankin Antique Silver has dated these Victorian Sterling Silver Dishes to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204953
Dealers Internal Ref
DI-P54293
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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A pair of Victorian sterling silver dishes featuring relief-embossed pastoral scenes with ornate scrolled borders.
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Archive I A pair of Victorian sterling silver dishes featuring relief-embossed pastoral scenes with ornate scrolled borders.

Pair of Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver Dishes

Archive II A pair of Victorian sterling silver dishes featuring relief-embossed pastoral scenes with ornate scrolled borders. View II
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Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA
United Kingdom
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Piers Rankin Antique Silver
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Location: c/o Tudor House, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, United Kingdom
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver dishes featuring relief-embossed pastoral scenes with ornate scrolled borders.
Pair of Victorian William Comyns Sterling Silver Dishes
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A pair of Victorian sterling silver dishes featuring relief-embossed pastoral scenes with ornate scrolled borders.
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Victorian repousse silver dishes are decorative metalware trays produced during the late nineteenth century, characterised by raised relief patterns formed by hammering from the reverse side. Frequently depicting pastoral scenes, figures, or intricate scrollwork, they were popular ornamental items in Victorian homes.

These pieces were crafted from sterling silver, an alloy comprising 92.5 percent pure silver combined with copper for strength. Silversmiths used hand-chasing, embossing, and repousse methods to achieve detailed raised figures and border ornamentation.

Authentic British sterling silver from the Victorian period carries hallmark stamps including the lion passant mark for purity, a town mark, a makers mark, and a date letter. Inspecting these stamps with a loupe confirms the silversmith and exact year of manufacture.

Small antique silver dishes function as catchall trays on a bedside table, dressing table accents, or decorative display pieces on a sideboard top. Combining silver with natural timber or stone creates an engaging textural contrast within modern decor schemes.

Clean silver dishes gently using a soft cloth alongside a specialised silver polish formulated for antiques, avoiding harsh abrasive compounds. Storing the items in tarnish-resistant cloth pouches or glass display cabinets helps minimise oxidisation from atmospheric contact.
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