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A Stunning Edwardian William Comyns Silver Double Playing Card Box

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb example of a full size Edwardian playing cards box, in hallmarked silver and with a richly gilded interior. The rectangular box has a hinged lid and was made by the great William Comyns. The front and back is embossed in Rococo decoration and each features a vacant cartouche. Two sets of vintage playing cards are included and each set has rules for Contract Bridge. A wonderful collector's item, usable today. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits. Both decks of cards are complete, including Jokers and rules for Contract Bridge.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Date :- London 1902.

Width :- 7 cms.

Depth :- 4.4 cms.

Height :- 9.7 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA975063
Dealers Internal Reference
13137
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Description
A superb example of a full size Edwardian playing cards box, in hallmarked silver and with a richly gilded interior. The rectangular box has a hinged lid and was made by the great William Comyns. The front and back is embossed in Rococo decoration and each features a vacant cartouche. Two sets of vintage playing cards are included and each set has rules for Contract Bridge. A wonderful collector's item, usable today. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A Stunning Edwardian William Comyns Silver Double Playing Card Box
fig 1. A Stunning Edwardian William Comyns Silver Double Playing Card Box

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, holes or splits. Both decks of cards are complete, including Jokers and rules for Contract Bridge.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William Comyns.

Date :- London 1902.

Width :- 7 cms.

Depth :- 4.4 cms.

Height :- 9.7 cms.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA975063
Dealers Internal Ref
13137
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Specialists in antique silver, glassware and objects of vertu

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