William Comyns, London 1911 — An unusual and good silver, gold piqué and tortoiseshell casket

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Estimate: £1,600–£2,000 hammer ≈ $1,952–$2,440
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Sale: Bonhams — Silver and Objects of Vertu, London, Knightsbridge · 18 October 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-491581
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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An Unusual And Good Silver, Gold Piqué And Tortoiseshell Casket, William Comyns, London 1911. Bonhams, 18 Oct 2023, lot 28. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-491581.

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An Unusual And Good Silver, Gold Piqué And Tortoiseshell Casket, William Comyns, London 1911. Bonhams, 18 Oct 2023, lot 28. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-491581.

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James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1893	A Victorian Silver Inkstand	£500–£700
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maker's mark HD, Birmingham 1987	A Modern Silver 'harrods' Stud Box	£400–£600
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