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Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2"
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Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2"

19th century
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Sold 1 January 1900 · Puckerings
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About as grand as they get, this is superb large paper knife or page turner ready to grace the smartest of desk-tops.

The blade is made from a stunning piece of tortoise shell with exquisite markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown, all showcased by a bright and glossy patina.

The handle is made by one of my very favourite London silversmith's, William Comyns. The front has an embossed scene of a young Victorian lady seated under a tree in a rural surrounding. The reverse side has a delightful embossed foliate design with a bird. The handle terminates with what looks like an inverted crown shape.

The silver is hallmarked for London 1888. Excellent condition, measuring an impressive 15 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 34082

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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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Description
About as grand as they get, this is superb large paper knife or page turner ready to grace the smartest of desk-tops.
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The blade is made from a stunning piece of tortoise shell with exquisite markings and colours ranging from golden champagne to rich chocolate brown, all showcased by a bright and glossy patina.
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fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2
fig 1. Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2"

The handle is made by one of my very favourite London silversmith's, William Comyns. The front has an embossed scene of a young Victorian lady seated under a tree in a rural surrounding. The reverse side has a delightful embossed foliate design with a bird. The handle terminates with what looks like an inverted crown shape.

The silver is hallmarked for London 1888. Excellent condition, measuring an impressive 15 1/2" in length.

Item ID: 34082

FREE Worldwide Registered Airmail Directly From London, England

Date of Manufacture

Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1880s.

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SA160624
Dealers Internal Ref
34082
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Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2
Magnificent Antique English Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Paper Knife by William Comyns - 15 1/2"
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