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

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Estimate: £1,400–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,776–$2,283
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Sale: Bonhams — The Connoisseur's Library Sale, London, Knightsbridge · 13 February 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-388270
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, 13 Feb 2024, lot 850. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-388270.

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An Unusual And Good Silver, Gold Piqué And Tortoiseshell Casket, William Comyns, London 1911. Bonhams, 13 Feb 2024, lot 850. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-388270.

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