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Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924
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Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924

1900 - 1920
Description

This superb George V silver wirework sugar basket was made by the celebrated Comyns family and is dated London 1924. The vase-shaped silver body with a wirework middle section interspersed with cast foliage and flowers. The sides with an articulated pierced twist handle and the rim with a wavy gadroon border. Raised on a circular pedestal foot and fitted with the original amethyst glass liner.

Hallmarks:

C over RC for William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Charles & Richard Comyns)

Date letter "i" for 1924.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good condition.

No losses to the pierced decorations.

Wirework in very good condition.

Foot and handle in excellent condition.

Glass in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches.

Rim diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.

Foot diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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 01449760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Sugar Basket to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09700076
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 102 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
London date letter i on the base: 1924.
Maker's mark C over RC: William Comyns and Sons.
Lion passant mark: sterling silver standard.
Deep amethyst glass liner: shaped neatly to fit the wirework frame.
Twisted wire swing handle: pinned joints showing light natural wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1242868
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT55
Description
This superb George V silver wirework sugar basket was made by the celebrated Comyns family and is dated London 1924.
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The vase-shaped silver body with a wirework middle section interspersed with cast foliage and flowers.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The sides with an articulated pierced twist handle and the rim with a wavy gadroon border. Raised on a circular pedestal foot and fitted with the original amethyst glass liner.

fig 1. A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.
fig 1. Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924

Hallmarks:

C over RC for William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Charles & Richard Comyns)

Date letter "i" for 1924.

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good condition.

No losses to the pierced decorations.

Wirework in very good condition.

fig 2. A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.
fig 2. Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924

Foot and handle in excellent condition.

Glass in very good condition.

Dimensions:

Height up to handle: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches.

Rim diameter: 7cm / 3 inches.

Foot diameter: 5cm / 2 inches.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.
fig 3. Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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 01449760 585.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Amethyst Sugar Basket to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09700076
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 102 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
London date letter i on the base: 1924.
Maker's mark C over RC: William Comyns and Sons.
Lion passant mark: sterling silver standard.
Deep amethyst glass liner: shaped neatly to fit the wirework frame.
Twisted wire swing handle: pinned joints showing light natural wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242868
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT55
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.

Exquisite George Silver Wirework Sugar Basket by William Comyns & Sons, London 1924

Archive II A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View II
Archive III A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View III
Archive IV A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View IV
Archive V A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View V
Archive VI A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View VI
Archive VII A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 147
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A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.
EXQUISITE GEORGE SILVER WIREWORK SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM COMYNS & SONS, LONDON 1924
Ref: SA1242868
A sterling silver wirework sugar basket featuring a twisted swing handle, cast vine leaf motifs, and a removable purple glass liner.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSugar Baskets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorge V
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Amethyst Glass
  • ColourSilver and Purple
  • MotifsTwisted swing handle, vine leaves, floral motifs, wirework frame

This George V sterling silver sugar basket originates from the 1920s in an English country house style. The piece comprises a vase-shaped wirework frame supporting a removable amethyst glass liner, a circular pedestal foot, and an articulated twisted swing handle with a wavy gadroon border. Cast vine leaves and floral motifs adorn the openwork silver body alongside hallmarks on the metal. The object stands 11.5 cm in height with a 7 cm rim diameter and a 5 cm foot diameter. Placed on a sideboard top, it serves as a functional display vessel or serving piece within a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

Silver sugar baskets emerged during the mid-to-late eighteenth century in Britain as refined sugar became more accessible. They were designed to hold crushed sugar loaves or sweetmeats, often featuring openwork or wirework frames paired with blue or ruby glass liners to protect the metal from acidity and display contrasting colour.

These pieces typically consist of a solid sterling silver frame, often featuring pierced, cast, or wirework construction, accompanied by a hand-blown coloured glass liner, such as cobalt blue, ruby red, or amethyst purple.

Authentic British sterling silver from the 1920s carries a complete set of hallmarks stamped into the metal: the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling purity, the town mark (such as a leopards head for London), and a specific date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

A silver sugar basket with a coloured glass liner functions as a decorative accent on a dining table, sideboard, or tray. It can serve as an ornamental catch-all, a container for small items, or as an isolated display piece in a glass cabinet.

Clean the silver frame gently using a soft, non-abrasive cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding harsh chemicals. The glass liner should be removed and washed separately in warm, soapy water before thoroughly drying prior to reassembly.
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