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A Lovely William Comyns Victorian Cast Silver Bonbon Spoon
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A Lovely William Comyns Victorian Cast Silver Bonbon Spoon

19th century
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A lovely William Comyns pierced silver bonbon spoon, from the late Victorian era. This superb example has a fully cast and lightly gilt pierced bowl, featuring flowers, leaves, mythical birds and a central Mermaid figure. The floral motifs are repeated on the shaped and pierced handle. As one would expect from this superior maker, the spoon is of excellent gauge silver and good quality. Bonbon spoons were used for serving, the pierced bowl allowing the powdered sugar to fall through, leaving just the sweetmeat. An eye catching and practical piece. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- 10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or losses.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Date :- London 1892.

Length :- 12.3 cms.

Width :- 5.2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.3cm (4.84")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Bonbon Spoon to the Victorian era.

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SA1211041
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1870
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A lovely William Comyns pierced silver bonbon spoon, from the late Victorian era.
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This superb example has a fully cast and lightly gilt pierced bowl, featuring flowers, leaves, mythical birds and a central Mermaid figure.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The floral motifs are repeated on the shaped and pierced handle. As one would expect from this superior maker, the spoon is of excellent gauge silver and good quality. Bonbon spoons were used for serving, the pierced bowl allowing the powdered sugar to fall through, leaving just the sweetmeat. An eye catching and practical piece. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An ornate Victorian cast sterling silver bonbon spoon featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, foliage, and a cherub motif.
fig 1. A Lovely William Comyns Victorian Cast Silver Bonbon Spoon

Postage and packing :- 10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£20.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or losses.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Date :- London 1892.

Length :- 12.3 cms.

Width :- 5.2 cms.

Depth :- 1 cms.

Height
12.3cm (4.84")
Width
5.2cm (2.05")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Bonbon Spoon to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1211041
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1870
Andrew Cox Antiques
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An ornate Victorian cast sterling silver bonbon spoon featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, foliage, and a cherub motif.
A lovely William Comyns Victorian cast silver bonbon spoon
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An ornate Victorian cast sterling silver bonbon spoon featuring intricate pierced scrollwork, foliage, and a cherub motif.
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  • ObjectServing Spoons
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced scrollwork, Cherub motif, Foliate ornamentation
  • SizeH 12.3 cm (5 in) x W 5.2 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Victorian cast sterling silver bonbon spoon comes from the late Victorian era and is hallmarked for London 1892 by William Comyns. The piece is rendered in silver with light gilt accents and displays elaborate pierced scrollwork across the bowl and handle. Visible decorative elements include a central mermaid figure, foliate ornamentation, flowers, and mythical birds. The full cast construction exhibits an excellent gauge of silver with clear hallmarks and no visible breaks or losses. The spoon measures 12.3 cm high, 5.2 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Bonbon spoons were historically used for serving sweets, allowing powdered sugar to fall through the pierced bowl. Today, the spoon functions effectively as a decorative serving utensil on a sideboard top during afternoon tea or formal dinner service. It integrates easily into traditional dining room settings or collector displays focused on Victorian silverware and decorative metalwork.

A Victorian bonbon spoon is a decorative, often pierced or cast silver utensil designed during the late nineteenth century specifically for serving sweetmeats, confectionery, or small delicacies.

These utensils were typically crafted from hallmarked sterling silver using casting, piercing, and hand-chasing techniques to create intricate openwork patterns.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks, including the makers mark W.C for William Comyns, the lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office mark, and a date letter.

Small silver objects can be displayed in a glass-fronted cabinet, arranged on a dining sideboard alongside glass table accessories, or incorporated into a flatware collection.

Clean silver gently using a non-abrasive silver cloth or specialist polish, avoid harsh chemical dips, and store in a low-humidity environment wrapped in anti-tarnish fabric.
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