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Antique English Sterling Silver Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns
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Antique English Sterling Silver Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Puckerings
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A wonderful quality pot-pourri box made from English sterling silver by the well renowned London silversmith, William Comyns. The base of the box has an embossed or repousse Art Nouveau inspired garland running around it's circumference. The cast top is of course pierced or reticulated with a floral, foliate and scroll decoration. the lid fits well.

Both top and base are clearly hallmarked for London 1909, Edwardian in era. Excellent condition, the lid measuring 3 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 1 1/4". Weight: 85.8 Grams / 2.76 Troy Ounces.

Item ID:36723

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Physical Dimensions
Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Declaration

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Potpourri Box to the Edwardian era.

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SA1216784
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36723
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Description
A wonderful quality pot-pourri box made from English sterling silver by the well renowned London silversmith, William Comyns.
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The base of the box has an embossed or repousse Art Nouveau inspired garland running around it's circumference.
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The cast top is of course pierced or reticulated with a floral, foliate and scroll decoration. the lid fits well.

fig 1. A heart-shaped sterling silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and foliage motifs across the lid.
fig 1. Antique English Sterling Silver Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns

Both top and base are clearly hallmarked for London 1909, Edwardian in era. Excellent condition, the lid measuring 3 1/4" x 2 7/8" x 1 1/4". Weight: 85.8 Grams / 2.76 Troy Ounces.

Item ID:36723

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly from London, England

Height
3.2cm (1.26")
Width
7.3cm (2.87")
Depth
8.3cm (3.27")
Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this Sterling Silver Potpourri Box to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216784
Dealers Internal Ref
36723
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Archive I A heart-shaped sterling silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and foliage motifs across the lid.

Antique English Sterling Silver Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns

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A heart-shaped sterling silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and foliage motifs across the lid.
Antique English Sterling Silver Pot Pourri Box by William Comyns
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A heart-shaped sterling silver pot pourri box featuring intricate pierced scrollwork and foliage motifs across the lid.
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  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced filigree, Scrollwork foliage, Heart shape, Repousse detailing
  • SizeH 3.2 cm (1 in) x W 7.3 cm (3 in) x D 8.3 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian English sterling silver pot pourri box carries clear London hallmarks for 1909 and bears the maker mark of William Comyns. The heart-shaped box has a cast, pierced reticulated lid decorated with floral, foliate, and scroll motifs, alongside a base featuring an embossed repousse Art Nouveau inspired garland running around its circumference. The piece exhibits a reflective silver colour with contrasting dark recesses in the pierced ornamentation. It measures 3.2 cm high, 7.3 cm wide, and 8.3 cm deep. Placed in a modern interior, this trinket box serves as an elegant accessory on a bedside table to hold small keepsakes or scented botanicals. The solid silver construction and detailed ornamentation reflect traditional silversmithing techniques of the early twentieth century. The well-fitting lid allows easy access to the interior while maintaining the continuous decorative flow of the floral and foliate scrollwork across the top surface.

FAQs

Popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, silver pot pourri boxes were designed to hold fragrant dried flowers, herbs, and spices to diffuse natural aromas throughout dressing rooms and parlours.

These boxes were typically crafted from solid sterling silver using repousse, chasing, and fretwork techniques to create intricate pierced lids that allowed fragrance to escape while displaying detailed metalwork.

Authentic British pieces feature official hallmark stamps, including the lion passant for sterling silver, an assay office symbol, a date letter, and an official makers mark.

Placed on a bedside table, dressing table, or bathroom counter, a silver pot pourri box functions well as an accent for holding small jewellery or as a decorative vanity focal point.

Gently clean silver items using a soft, lint-free cloth and a specialised silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that could wear down delicate filigree or hallmarks.
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