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Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Inkstand by William Comyns, London 1892
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Inkstand by William Comyns, London 1892

19th century
Description

This stunning silver and tortoiseshell inkstand was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1892. The heart-shaped tortoiseshell base mounted with an exquisite silver border. The centre fitted with a silver receptacle and detachable cut glass silver lidded inkwell. Both hinged lid and receptacle fully hallmarked. The glass inkwell fitting snuggly into the base. The heart-shape frame with delightful loop handle with pierced cast flower thumb-piece.

Hallmarks:

W.C for William Comyns

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "R" for 1892

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

Width: 10cm / 4 inches.

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout.

Glass inkwell in very good condition.

Tortoiseshell base in a little matt but no damage.

A fabulous and very decorative item.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA590617
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC86
Description
This stunning silver and tortoiseshell inkstand was made by the renowned William Comyns and is dated London 1892. The heart-shaped tortoiseshell base mounted with an exquisite silver border. The centre fitted with a silver receptacle and detachable cut glass silver lidded inkwell. Both hinged lid and receptacle fully hallmarked. The glass inkwell fitting snuggly into the base. The heart-shape frame with delightful loop handle with pierced cast flower thumb-piece.
fig 1. VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892
fig 1. Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Inkstand by William Comyns, London 1892

Hallmarks:

W.C for William Comyns

London Assay mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "R" for 1892

Dimensions:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

Width: 10cm / 4 inches.

Height: 8cm / 3 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout.

fig 2. VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892
fig 2. Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Inkstand by William Comyns, London 1892

Glass inkwell in very good condition.

Tortoiseshell base in a little matt but no damage.

A fabulous and very decorative item.

Postage UK: £8.00 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

fig 3. VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892
fig 3. Victorian Silver & Tortoiseshell Heart Shaped Inkstand by William Comyns, London 1892

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 01449 760 585.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA590617
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892

VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892

Archive II VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892 View II
Archive III VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892 View III
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Archive V VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892 View V
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Archive VIII VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892 View VIII
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VICTORIAN SILVER & TORTOISESHELL HEART SHAPED INKSTAND BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1892
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