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Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns
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Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 November 2026 · Mark Davis Antiques
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Description

Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns dated London 1914. The decanter is in very good condition and has been purchased privately from a family in Devon, England.

Dimensions are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09647380
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
London hallmark with date letter t on the collar: fixes the year to 1914.
Maker's mark W.C beside the hallmarks: the workshop of William Comyns.
Slight tarnishing in the recessed beadwork: undisturbed silver surface.
Moulded floral and scroll patterning on the body: early twentieth-century design.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1235340
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Description
Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns dated London 1914.
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The decanter is in very good condition and has been purchased privately from a family in Devon, England.
Mark Davis Antiques

Dimensions are approximate.

Date of Manufacture

Mark Davis Antiques has dated this Silver Mounted Claret Jug to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09647380
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 112 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
London hallmark with date letter t on the collar: fixes the year to 1914.
Maker's mark W.C beside the hallmarks: the workshop of William Comyns.
Slight tarnishing in the recessed beadwork: undisturbed silver surface.
Moulded floral and scroll patterning on the body: early twentieth-century design.

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.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1235340
Mark Davis Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Mark Davis Antiques Profile Page

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A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. SOLD1 NOV 26
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Archive I A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. SOLD1 NOV 26

Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns

Archive II A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View II
Archive III A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View III
Archive IV A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View IV
Archive V A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base. View V
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Mark Davis Antiques
Telephone 07890 261614
Location
16 Fore Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1NY
United Kingdom
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A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.
Large Silver Decanter by William Comyns
Ref: SA1235340
A tall Victorian cut glass claret jug featuring a sterling silver collar, hinged lid, contoured handle, and polished silver base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecanters & Jugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Glass
  • ColourSilver, Clear
  • MotifsFloral pattern glass etching, Hinged lid with finial, S-scroll handle, Fluted glass body
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This large Victorian decanter combines a clear glass body with sterling silver elements, presenting a polished silver and clear colour scheme. The vessel includes a fluted glass body etched with floral pattern glass motifs, topped by a hinged lid with a finial, and is completed with an S-scroll handle. It stands 27 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. The piece rests on a polished silver base, accompanied by a sterling silver collar that matches the upper hardware. The decanter is well-suited for display on a sideboard top within a gentleman's library setting or similar formal interior space for serving beverages.

FAQs

Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, silver-mounted claret jugs were designed to serve wine while preventing sediment from entering the glass, featuring a combination of fine glasswork and decorative sterling silver mounts.

These vessels traditionally combine hand-blown or cut lead crystal glass with hallmarked sterling silver or silver-plated collars, handles, spouts, and hinged lids.

Authentic pieces generally feature full British hallmarks stamped on the silver collar, handle, or lid, indicating the makers mark, purity grade, assay office, and date letter.

Displaying the piece on a dining room sideboard, a drinks trolley, or a styled bar cabinet adds historical craftsmanship and a reflective metallic accent to contemporary spaces.

Clean the glass interior using warm water and specialised decanter cleaning beads, while polishing the silver exterior with a soft cloth and non-abrasive silver polish to protect the hallmarks and glass joins.
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