William Comyns & Sons - Tea spoon (5) - .925 silver
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Five sterling silver tea spoons by William Comyns & Sons, London, hallmarked 1894, solid .925 silver, total weight about 69 g, length 12 cm, with ornate pierced floral handles, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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A refined and rare set of five antique sterling silver tea spoons crafted by the renowned silversmith William Comyns & Sons, London, and fully hallmarked for the year 1894.
These exquisite spoons feature beautifully detailed pierced (openwork) handles with intricate floral and scroll motifs, characteristic of late Victorian decorative silver. The craftsmanship is delicate yet precise, making them highly desirable for collectors and lovers of fine antique tableware.
Each spoon bears clear English hallmarks, confirming London assay, maker’s mark (W.C&S), and date letter for 1894.
Key Features:
• Maker: William Comyns & Sons
• Origin: London, England
• Year: 1894
• Material: Solid sterling silver (.925)
• Quantity: 5 tea spoons
• Total weight: approx. 69 grams
• Design: Ornate pierced handles with floral decoration
• Condition: Very good antique condition with light signs of age and use (minor surface wear consistent with age, no damage or repairs)
Dimensions (approx.):
• Length: 12 cm
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A refined and rare set of five antique sterling silver tea spoons crafted by the renowned silversmith William Comyns & Sons, London, and fully hallmarked for the year 1894.
These exquisite spoons feature beautifully detailed pierced (openwork) handles with intricate floral and scroll motifs, characteristic of late Victorian decorative silver. The craftsmanship is delicate yet precise, making them highly desirable for collectors and lovers of fine antique tableware.
Each spoon bears clear English hallmarks, confirming London assay, maker’s mark (W.C&S), and date letter for 1894.
Key Features:
• Maker: William Comyns & Sons
• Origin: London, England
• Year: 1894
• Material: Solid sterling silver (.925)
• Quantity: 5 tea spoons
• Total weight: approx. 69 grams
• Design: Ornate pierced handles with floral decoration
• Condition: Very good antique condition with light signs of age and use (minor surface wear consistent with age, no damage or repairs)
Dimensions (approx.):
• Length: 12 cm
Securely Shipped from Spain
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
69 g
Silver type
.925 silver
Specific region of origin
London
Number of objects
5
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Manufacturer/brand
William Comyns & Sons
Material
Silver
Colour
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
12 cm
Width
2 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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