Victorian Sterling Silver Trinket Dish from William Comyns & Sons, London, 1899

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A fine late Victorian English sterling silver trinket dish by the celebrated William Comyns & Sons, fully hallmarked in London … Read more A fine late Victorian English sterling silver trinket dish by the celebrated William Comyns & Sons, fully hallmarked in London for 1899. Crafted in solid silver, the piece represents an elegant example of late 19th-century British decorative silver from one of the period’s most respected London workshops. The dish is conceived as a small decorative and functional object, its refined form and polished silver surface giving it an understated elegance. The natural lustre of the sterling silver enhances the contours of the piece while allowing the quality of the craftsmanship to remain the principal visual feature. Originally intended for holding small personal objects, jewellery or other treasured items, the dish is equally suitable today as a decorative accessory for a dressing table, writing desk, bedside table or display cabinet . William Comyns & Sons became particularly associated with finely crafted decorative silver during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The combination of this recognised maker, solid sterling silver construction and precise 1899 London date gives the piece strong collecting appeal. The listing confirms the William Comyns & Sons attribution, Victorian style, solid-silver composition and 1850–1899 period. A charming example of late Victorian English silver, combining practical versatility with the craftsmanship and pedigree of an important London silversmith. Maker: William Comyns & Sons Origin: London, England Date: 1899 Period: Victorian / Late 19th Century Material: Solid sterling silver Hallmarked ; London 1899 Maker's mark for ; William Comyns ( the marks are slightly rubbed but still legible ) Dimensions ; Rim 124 x 102 mm Height 27 mm Net weight of the silver content ; 49.1 grams See less