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Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns

Name: Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
Brand: William Comyns
Price: 5379.09 CHF
Availability: InStock

$6,677.33

£4,900

€5,724.46

CA$9,171.48

A$10,254.83

CHF 5,379.09

MX$124,210.65

NOK 67,900.41

SEK 64,149.48

DKK 42,727.42

About the Item

Raised on Four Sterling Silver Scrollwork Legs From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns. The Stationery Box in the shape of a miniature Bureau Desk with fretwork silver rail and bow front raised upon for sterling silver scrollwork legs. The Stationery Box is finished with a tortoiseshell front panels intricately decorated with engraved silver pique work depicting scrolling vines and swags of roses flanked by a vertical border engraved with a continuous pattern. The exterior is finished in a deep purple red wrapped leather. The interior of the Stationery Box is lined in a red silk water paper with five varying sized partitions for stationery and letters. The Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box by William Comyns is hallmarked Sterling, Silver, London by William Comyns dated to the Art Nouveau period 1905. William Comyns were a London based silversmith (1858 -1930). The firm was founded by William Comyns who bought Robert Tagg in 1858. He entered his first mark from the original Robert Tagg premises in Soho, London. As the business expanded in 1885 they became William Comyns & Son when his two sons Charles and Richard joined the business. From the 1880s they produced large numbers of silver decorative items which were retailed through leading London retailers, such as Henry Lewis and Howell & James. William Comyns died in 1916, and his son Charles died in 1925 whilst at a sale at Christie’s. They registered as a limited company in 1930 as William Comyns & Sons Ltd with the remaining son, Richard, registered as the permanent governing director. When Richard died in 1953, the company was bought by Bernard Copping. They are now one of the few remaining manufacturing silversmiths in London with premises in London WC2. Tortoiseshell describes a type of decorative material made from the shells of certain species of sea turtles. The shells of these turtles are composed of a hard, glossy substance called keratin, which can be cut and shaped into a variety of decorative items. Tortoiseshell has been used for centuries to make a range of decorative objects, including combs, brush handles, and other small items. It is also sometimes used to make tea caddies, as it is strong, durable, and can be polished to a high shine. The term “tortoiseshell” is used to describe these decorative items, even though they are made from the shells of sea turtles because the term has been used historically to refer to this material. Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness (parts per thousand) of 925. Art Nouveau was an international style of art and architecture, especially the decorative arts. It was inspired by natural forms such as the curves of plants and flowers. Other characteristics of Art Nouveau were a sense of dynamism, movement and the use of modern materials particularly iron, glass and ceramics to create unusual forms. It was popular between 1890 and 1910 during the Belle Époque period and before the First World War. It was a reaction against the academic art, eclecticism and historicism of 19th century architecture and decoration. If you are purchasing Tortoiseshell from outside the UK you must have a CITES certificate in order to import the item into your country. We can obtain these on your behalf at a cost of £50 and these can take up to 30 working days to arrive at our office. Due to the strict exporting rules of these pieces, they may also come with further shipping costs. Please ensure you contact us prior to purchase for a quote.

Creator:
William Comyns (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Width: 10.63 in (27 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Shell,Silver,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Inlay
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1900-1909
Date of Manufacture:
1905
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Northampton, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 501541MEXE1stDibs: LU8027244922362

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