William Comyns, London 1906 — An Edwardian silver and tortoiseshell clock

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Estimate: £800–£1,200 hammer ≈ $1,058–$1,586
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Sale: Bonhams — Silver and Objects of Vertu, Online, London, Knightsbridge · 13 May 2025
Record ID: TB-2026-095011
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Edwardian Silver And Tortoiseshell Clock, William Comyns, London 1906. Bonhams, 13 May 2025, lot 32. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-095011.

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An Edwardian Silver And Tortoiseshell Clock, William Comyns, London 1906. Bonhams, 13 May 2025, lot 32. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-095011.

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