This superb George V silver wirework sugar basket was made by the celebrated Comyns family and is dated London 1924. The vase-shaped silver body with a wirework middle section interspersed with cast foliage and flowers. The sides with an articulated pierced twist handle and the rim with a wavy gadroon border. Raised on a circular pedestal foot and fitted with the original amethyst glass liner. Hallmarks: C over RC for William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Charles & Richard Comyns) Date letter "i" for 1924. London Assay mark. Lion Passant. Condition: Very good condition. No losses to the pierced decorations. Wirework in very good condition. Foot and handle in excellent condition. Glass in very good condition. Dimensions: Height up to handle: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches. Rim diameter: 7cm / 3 inches. Foot diameter: 5cm / 2 inches. Delivery: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £20 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 01449760 585. Internal Ref: OCT55
EXQUISITE GEORGE SILVER WIREWORK SUGAR BASKET BY WILLIAM COMYNS & SONS, LONDON 1924
Price
£345
| $464 USD | €414 EUR
Item Ref
OCT55
Description
This superb George V silver wirework sugar basket was made by the celebrated Comyns family and is dated London 1924. The vase-shaped silver body with a wirework middle section interspersed with cast foliage and flowers. The sides with an articulated pierced twist handle and the rim with a wavy gadroon border. Raised on a circular pedestal foot and fitted with the original amethyst glass liner. Hallmarks: C over RC for William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Charles & Richard Comyns) Date letter "i" for 1924. London Assay mark. Lion Passant. Condition: Very good condition. No losses to the pierced decorations. Wirework in very good condition. Foot and handle in excellent condition. Glass in very good condition. Dimensions: Height up to handle: 11.5cm / 4.4 inches. Rim diameter: 7cm / 3 inches. Foot diameter: 5cm / 2 inches. Delivery: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £20 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 01449760 585. Internal Ref: OCT55