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Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919
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Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 January 2023 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919 ” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This fabulous silver and pique tortoiseshell large jewellery box is hallmarked for London 1919 and bears the marks of the renowned William Comyns & Sons. It truly is a statement piece measuring over 5 inches diameter. The silver rimmed tortoiseshell hinged cover inlaid with ribbon-tied garlands. The base raised on three cast silver leaf-capped paw feet. The interior lined with the original cream coloured velvet. The underside lined with red leather.

Hallmarks:

C&R.C for William Comyns & Sons Ltd

London Assay Mark.

Date letters "d" for 1919.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver sides in very good condition, a minor ding.

Snuggly fitted lid.

Good set of marks.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 15cm / 5.4 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 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 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA952988
Dealers Internal Reference
JAN94
Description
This fabulous silver and pique tortoiseshell large jewellery box is hallmarked for London 1919 and bears the marks of the renowned William Comyns & Sons. It truly is a statement piece measuring over 5 inches diameter. The silver rimmed tortoiseshell hinged cover inlaid with ribbon-tied garlands. The base raised on three cast silver leaf-capped paw feet. The interior lined with the original cream coloured velvet. The underside lined with red leather.
fig 1. VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
fig 1. Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919

Hallmarks:

C&R.C for William Comyns & Sons Ltd

London Assay Mark.

Date letters "d" for 1919.

Lion Passant.

Condition:

Very good.

Tortoiseshell in good glossy condition.

Silver sides in very good condition, a minor ding.

fig 2. VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
fig 2. Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919

Snuggly fitted lid.

Good set of marks.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 15cm / 5.4 inches.

Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

fig 3. VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
fig 3. Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA952988
Dealers Internal Ref
JAN94
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919 SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Very Large Silver Pique Tortoiseshell Jewellery Box by William Comyns, London 1919

Archive II VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919 View II
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Archive X VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919 View X
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
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VERY LARGE SILVER PIQUE TORTOISESHELL JEWELLERY BOX BY WILLIAM COMYNS, LONDON 1919
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)
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