William Comyns & Sons was a London-based silversmith company founded in 1848 by William Comyns and was active from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. When William Comyns died in 1916 the company was passed down to his sons who had joined the business in 1885, who continued to run the business.

The company was known for producing high-quality silverware, including tea sets, candelabras, and tableware. They were particularly known for their Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts designs, which were popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

William Comyns & Sons also produced silver-plated items and were known for their high-quality electroplating. The company was awarded numerous medals at international exhibitions for their high-quality craftsmanship and design.

In the 1940s and 1950s, the company's reputation began to decline and the company changed hands intially in 1953, and again more...

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Assorted silver items. Silver chopsticks with bamboo patterned…

Assorted Silver Items Collection: Chopsticks, Shaker, Mustard Pot, Bowl

Assorted silver items. Silver chopsticks with bamboo patterned handles and chain. One letterbox shaped pepper shaker by Levi & Salaman Birmingham 1908. A small hinged lidded mustard pot by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd Birmingham 1942. A lemon strainer with…

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver fruit bowl by William Comyns…

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver fruit bowl, William Comyns & Sons

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver fruit bowl by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, footed circular fluted form with castellated rim, London 1969, approx 743 grams, 19 cm diameter

A sterling silver novelty condiment set, in the form of…

Vintage Owl Condiment Set with Mouse Spoon, London 1959

A sterling silver novelty condiment set, in the form of standing owls, a large mustard with blue glass liner, the spoon with mouse terminal held in the owl' s mouth, glass eyes, together with a smaller salt and pepper, both with one eye absent. Some…

Magnificent English sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked…

Neoclassical English Sterling Silver Sugar Caster, London 1909, W.C

Magnificent English sterling silver sugar caster, hallmarked London, 1909, W.C (William Comyns & Sons), in thick and heavy gauge sterling silver, the body decorated in neoclassical design with pierced fret paneling, engraved cross hatch and acanthus…

A sterling silver presentation porringer with grotesque dragon…

17th Century Style Sterling Silver Porringer with Dragon Handles

A sterling silver presentation porringer with grotesque dragon handles in the 17th century manner, William Comyns & Sons, London 1893, with gadroons and embossed and prick worked borders in the William and Mary style, inscribed below the lip: 'presented…

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver salver, plain circular with…

1967 Queen Elizabeth II Silver Salver by William Comyns & Sons

Queen Elizabeth II sterling silver salver, plain circular with fluted rim, London 1967, maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd, 23 cm D, 370 grams

Edwardian sterling silver soap dish hallmarked London 1905…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Soap Dish with Cherub Choir Decoration

Edwardian sterling silver soap dish hallmarked London 1905 William Comyns & Sons), with raised decoration depicting 'cherub choir' figures after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 9 x 6.5 cm, 108 grams

A George V sterling silver-gilt tray, 1935 London, attrib. To…

Chinoiserie Sterling Silver Tray with Exotic Figural Decoration

A George V sterling silver-gilt tray, 1935 London, attrib. To William Comyns & Sons (Richard Comyns), the fine rectangular tray with canted corners, embossed and chased with Chinoiserie figural decoration in exotic garden setting with pagodas, bird and…

Three Victorian sterling silver dishes, 1892 London, with…

Victorian Sterling Silver Dishes with Floral Pierced Designs

Three Victorian sterling silver dishes, 1892 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns & Sons. Comprising an oval form bonbon dish, the rim cast with C-scrolls and flowerheads, the sides pierced with quatrefoils and repouss with bold scrolls, raised on…

An antique English sterling silver fruit basket. Particularly…

William Comyns Antique Silver Fruit Basket

An antique English sterling silver fruit basket. Particularly well crafted in pierced silver of oval form with two shaped floral work handles and scrolling Rococo revival feet. Made by William Comyns of London, circa 1904, 15 cm high, 38 cm wide, 1212…

An ornately worked William Comyns & Sons hallmarked sterling…

Comyns & Sons Sterling Silver Dish with Hardy Bros Stamp

An ornately worked William Comyns & Sons hallmarked sterling silver dish, c1890, length 25.5 cm, wt 177g) stamped Hardy Bros Sydney to base

Pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver trumpet vases hallmarked…

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Iris Vases, London 1902

Pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver trumpet vases hallmarked London 1902 Hardy Brothers, maker: William Comyns & Sons, with ornate in relief iris decoration, height 17 cm, 480 grams weighted

Edwardian sterling silver and glass basket, hallmarked London,…

Edwardian Silver and Glass Basket with Floral Decoration

Edwardian sterling silver and glass basket, hallmarked London, 1906, W.C (William Comyns), the pierced body decorated with flower heads and foliage flanking bows, with gadrooned lip, surmounted with a foliate themed loop handle, with cobalt blue glass…

Four piece sterling silver cruet set hallmarked London 1939,…

1939 London Sterling Silver Cruet Set

Four piece sterling silver cruet set hallmarked London 1939, maker: William Comyns & Sons Ltd, comprising 2 pepper shakers, and 2 salt cellars, with fitted blue glass interiors, silver weight only 200 grams

A pair of sterling silver iris motif trumpet vases by William…

Sterling Silver Iris Trumpet Vases by Comyns & Sons, London

A pair of sterling silver iris motif trumpet vases by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1905, 16.5 cm high

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver wide form trumpet vases with…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Trumpet Vases with Floral Work

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver wide form trumpet vases with ornate floral work, William Comyns & Sons London c1905, height 20 cm wt: 945g, weighted bases

Silver salts and sugar bowl having rolled stepped lip and base…

Antique Sugar Bowls with Blue Glass Inserts

Silver salts and sugar bowl having rolled stepped lip and base with blue glass insert. By William Comyns & Sons Ltd (Richard Comyns) London. 1934. And a shell and spade footed sugar bowl with blue glass insert. By Harrison Brothers & Howson (George…

A Victorian sterling silver pierced dish by William Comyns &…

Victorian Sterling Silver Pierced Dish by Comyns & Sons

A Victorian sterling silver pierced dish by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1896, 28 cm diameter, 315gms total weight of silver

Edward VII sterling silver menu holder London 1907, makers…

Edward VII Silver Menu Holder with Musical Embossing

Edward VII sterling silver menu holder London 1907, makers William Comyns & Sons, with embossed musical scene decoration.

A Victorian silver basket, maker William Comyns & Sons, London,…

Victorian Silver Basket with Penwork and Foliate Decoration

A Victorian silver basket, maker William Comyns & Sons, London, 1893, with penwork and foliate and C scroll decoration. 28.5 cm wide, 22 cm deep, 13 cm high, 574gm. Inscription to Scobie (Breasley) & May, from All the Simmons Family, 1950-51.

A pair of late Victorian sterling silver reticulated vases,…

Victorian Silver Reticulated Vases with Blue Glass Liners

A pair of late Victorian sterling silver reticulated vases, 1898 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns, conical vases with ruffled rims and domed bases, the bodies richly embossed and chased with rocaille forms, with original blue glass liners,…

Pressed rococo style tray in sterling silver by William Comyns…

1900 Sterling Silver Rococo Tray by Comyns & Sons

Pressed rococo style tray in sterling silver by William Comyns & Sons. Assayed in 1900 London. Weight 264.6 grams. Size: 26 x 18 cm.

A Victorian silver fancy embossed playing card box, of large…

Victorian Silver Playing Card Box with Embossed Mask Design

A Victorian silver fancy embossed playing card box, of large size, decorated with masks, C-scrolls and florals, cedar lined partitioned interior with small loss. London 1894 by William Comyns & Sons. 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 10 cm.

A pair of Victorian silver sweetmeat dishes, oval with repousse…

Victorian Silver Sweetmeat Dishes by Comyns & Sons

A pair of Victorian silver sweetmeat dishes, oval with repousse walls. London 1892/93 by William Comyns & Sons. 25.5 x 19.5 cm. 448gm.

Beaker style mug a Regency style mug, in sterling silver by…

Regency Sterling Silver Beaker Mug by Comyns & Son

Beaker style mug a Regency style mug, in sterling silver by William Comyns and Son London assay 1958. Height: 11.1 cm Weight:163 grams.

William Comyns antique English sterling silver box retailed by…

Antique English Sterling Silver Box by Comyns & Hardy Bros

William Comyns antique English sterling silver box retailed by Hardy Bros Sydney hallmarks London 1906 total weight including liner 380g measures 13.5 cm wide, 5.5 cm high.

A silver box with tortoise shell lid upon scrolled legs, 1907,…

London Silver Box with Tortoise Shell Lid

A silver box with tortoise shell lid upon scrolled legs, 1907, London assay mark, William Comyns & Son 8.5 x 6 x 4 cm

A pair of sterling silver coasters, turned wooden bases with…

Sterling Silver Coasters with Wooden Bases and Pierced Borders

A pair of sterling silver coasters, turned wooden bases with pierced boarders. William Comyns & Sons Ltd. London, 1939. Height 4 cm

four sterling and.800 silver items: three bowls, tiny box, 19th…

Sterling and.800 Silver Bowls and Box Collection

four sterling and.800 silver items: three bowls, tiny box, 19th to 20th century, a Continental spiral lobed pedestal bowl with twin scroll handles, a 1935, London (Jubilee mark) bowl by William Comyns && Sons, a small 1988, Sheffield pedestal bowl by…

An English sterling silver tray, sugar sifter & mustard pot,…

Sterling Silver Tray, Sifter, Mustard Pot with Engraving

An English sterling silver tray, sugar sifter & mustard pot, tray- William Comyns, London, 1924, engraved 'Sorry you've been Troubled' from the B.A.T.S 1939, sugar sifter- Cooper Brothers & Sons, Birmingham, 1911, mustard pot- J Millward Banks, Birmingham…

Two sterling silver pin dishes, well embossed (Birmingham, 1897…

Sterling Silver Pin Dishes with Embossing and Openwork Sides

Two sterling silver pin dishes, well embossed (Birmingham, 1897 - 48.3g) or with openwork sides (William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1927 - 37.8g).

An Edwardian silver salver, scalloped rim with leaf and berry…

Edwardian Silver Salver with Leaf and Berry Decoration

An Edwardian silver salver, scalloped rim with leaf and berry decoration, raised on four ball and claw feet, London 1909 by William Comyns & Sons. 333gm, diameter 20.8 cm.

A sterling silver tray, well embossed with birds, grotesques…

Embossed Sterling Silver Tray with Birds and Grotesques

A sterling silver tray, well embossed with birds, grotesques and scrolls, William Comyns & Sons, London 1900. 26.5 x 18 cm x 1.2 cm. Weight 310g

Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster, mark of William Comyns…

Edwardian Silver Sugar Caster and Cream Jugs

Edwardian sterling silver sugar caster, mark of William Comyns & Sons, London, 1909, together with two silver cream jugs, hallmarked (3), weight 475 grams height 20 cm, total weight 211 grams (jugs)

A pair of George V reticulated silver vases, by William Comyns…

George V Reticulated Silver Vases by Comyns & Sons

A pair of George V reticulated silver vases, by William Comyns & Sons, London 1913 each of shaped rectangular form with chamfered corners, finely pierced with interlocking foliate scrolls, the shoulders applied with ribbon and husk flower patera flanked…

George V sterling silver spirit kettle, circular shape with…

Gadrooned Sterling Silver Spirit Kettle with Rococo Legs

George V sterling silver spirit kettle, circular shape with swing handle, gadrooned rim apllied leaf decoration the heater base with 3 rococco scroll legs London 1930 maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd

A collection of silverware, Victorian and later, comprising…

Victorian and Later Silverware Collection

A collection of silverware, Victorian and later, comprising five bowls, including reticulated, embossed and fluted decoration., maker's marks include Vale Brothers and Sermon, William Comyns and Sons, Lee and Wigfull and others., total weight…

Six decorative spoons, 19th century, including a large Dutch…

19th Century Decorative Silver Spoons

Six decorative spoons, 19th century, including a large Dutch silver spoon with pastoral scene to interior of bowl. With export makers marks., a pair of spoons, each with a classical scene to interior of bowl, unmarked., a sterling silver spoon with shell…

Two sterling silver tankards i, height 13.5. Total weight…

Sterling Silver Tankards, London, 1840 & 1959

Two sterling silver tankards i, height 13.5. Total weight 434gms. Hallmarked William Comyns & Sons Ltd, Sterling Silver, London, 1959. II, height 12.5. Total Weight 255gms. Hallmarked Edward, Edward Junior, John & William Barnard, Sterling Silver, London,…

A sterling silver group, a salt cellar with blue glass inlay,…

Antique Silver Group with Salt Cellar and Glass Container

A sterling silver group, a salt cellar with blue glass inlay, (Martin, hall & Co, Birmingham 1904), a boudoir glass container, embossed lid (W & G Neal, London 1897) and a single flower trumpet vase (weighted, William Comyns & Sons, London 1890). Total…

Victorian sterling silver vase London 1895, makers William…

Victorian Floral Sterling Silver Vase - London 1895

Victorian sterling silver vase London 1895, makers William Comyns & Sons, extensive embossed floral decoration, height 25.5 cm weight 506 grams

A George V sterling silver soup ladle, 1911 London, with…

George V Sterling Silver Soup Ladle by William Comyns

A George V sterling silver soup ladle, 1911 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns, the heavy gauge Hanover pattern ladle with engraved crest to terminal, hallmarked underside, silver weight 265gr, length 32.5 cm

A pair of Edwardian silver 'Reynolds Angels' dishes, of scallop…

Edwardian Silver Reynolds Angels Dishes by William Comyns

A pair of Edwardian silver 'Reynolds Angels' dishes, of scallop form, by William Comyns, London. 11.5 cm high.

Two silver 'Armada' dishes, graduated smaller size, based on…

Graduated Armada Silver Dishes, London 1964 & 1959

Two silver 'Armada' dishes, graduated smaller size, based on the 16th century silver dishes seized from the Spanish/Portuguese Armada treasure Ships. London 1964 and 1959 by Payne & Son and William Comyns & Sons Ltd. total weight 182gms. Both in original…

A pair of Edwardian elaborately silver mounted decorative glass…

Edwardian Silver Mounted Glass Vases

A pair of Edwardian elaborately silver mounted decorative glass vases, the silver stands with scrolling legs and pierced and embossed frames supporting the lobed ovoid glass bodies with moulded floral scroll decoration, the conforming silver top mounts,…

A fine set of four urn-form antique sterling silver vases,…

Antique Sterling Silver Urn Vases with Floral Decoration

A fine set of four urn-form antique sterling silver vases, seated on tripod hoof and rams head feet, chasing to the body with ribboned floral decoration and crimped splayed tops marked London, 1890, William Comyns 20.5 cm high, 1000g

Victorian sterling silver sweetmeat dish, London 1890, makers…

Victorian Silver Sweetmeat Dish by Comyns & Sons

Victorian sterling silver sweetmeat dish, London 1890, makers William Comyns & Sons. Pierced decoration and quad footed. Diameter 13 cm, weight 102 grams

A George VI sterling silver octagonal salver by William Comyns…

George VI Sterling Silver Octagonal Salver by Comyns, London 1945

A George VI sterling silver octagonal salver by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1945, 30.5 cm square, 1340 grams

A George VI sterling silver five piece baluster tea and coffee…

George VI Sterling Silver Tea & Coffee Service by Comyns

A George VI sterling silver five piece baluster tea and coffee service by William Comyns, London 1947, the coffee pot 21 cm high, 2160 grams total weight

A pair of Edwardian silver vases, of trumpet shape, decorated…

Edwardian Silver Iris Vases

A pair of Edwardian silver vases, of trumpet shape, decorated repousse in the japonais manner with irises. London 1905 by William Comyns & Sons. Height 19 cm

George V sterling silver bowl, London 1933, makers William…

George V Sterling Silver Bowl by William Comyns & Son

George V sterling silver bowl, London 1933, makers William Comyns & Son. Tri footed, diameter 13 cm Wt. 190grams

Edwardian sterling silver wedding box, hallmarked London,…

William Comyns Sterling Silver Wedding Box

Edwardian sterling silver wedding box, hallmarked London, William Comyns, 1904, of shaped form, with pierced lid decorated with wedding carriage, cherubs and bells, set on four claw feet, total weight, 2250gms, 7 cm x 18.5 cm x 12 cm

An Edwardian silver swing-handle fruit basket, William Comyns &…

Edwardian Silver Fruit Basket with Swing Handle

An Edwardian silver swing-handle fruit basket, William Comyns & Son Ltd, London, 1907, retailed by Hardy Bros., the flared sides and foot composed of twelve faceted sections with and cast scroll and shell borders, a plain tapering handle, 1140 gms, 39 cm…

William Comyns & Sons Arts & Crafts sterling silver bowl…

Comyns & Sons Sterling Silver Arts & Crafts Bowl

William Comyns & Sons Arts & Crafts sterling silver bowl Edwardian VII two handled circular bowl with 8 embossed arched panels on flared spreading foot, engraved presentation inscription, maker William Comyns & Sons, London, 1908, 20 cm dia

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tortoiseshell tray…

Victorian Sterling Silver Tray with Cherubs & Storks

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian tortoiseshell tray having a pierced border decorated with cherubs, storks & foliate detail. All standing on four claw feet. London, 1890, maker William Comyns & Sons. Condition: good, minor age related wear &…

An antique sterling silver crested tea set, 1900 Sheffield,…

Antique Sterling Silver Crested Tea Set, 1900 Sheffield/London

An antique sterling silver crested tea set, 1900 Sheffield, with maker's mark for James Dixon & Sons and 1903 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns & Sons, a large faceted teapot with a scrolling rim and recessed lid with a cellulose handle and…

A pretty reticulated sterling silver and purple glass swing…

Comyns Sterling Silver Swing Handled Basket

A pretty reticulated sterling silver and purple glass swing handled basket, 1911 London, with maker's mark for William Comyns, the flaring small basket with trailing flowers and ribbons, with a gadrooned rim and rope twist grape vine handle; hallmarked…

A late Victorian sterling silver pin dish of quatrefoil form…

Victorian Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pin Dish

A late Victorian sterling silver pin dish of quatrefoil form with Art Nouveau central repousse embossed depiction of 'A Chorus of Angels' after Sir Joshua Reynolds. Maker: William Comyns, London 1896. 12.5 cm long, 58gm.

Sterling silver bowl by William Comyns, 22 cm long

William Comyns' 22cm Sterling Silver Bowl

Sterling silver bowl by William Comyns, 22 cm long

Sterling silver bon bon dish on 3 feet, hallmarked London 1929,…

1929 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Bon Bon Dish

Sterling silver bon bon dish on 3 feet, hallmarked London 1929, maker William Comyns & Sons (Richard Comyns),w13.5 cm approx, 117 grams approx.

English hallmarked sterling silver novelty owl condiment set…

Sterling Silver Owl Condiment Set

English hallmarked sterling silver novelty owl condiment set comprising an owl salt & pepper with pull off heads and a hinged owl figure with a gilt mouse mustard spoon, all with glass eyes. Pepper. London, 1972, maker Tiffany && Co. Salt. London, 1968,…

An Edward VII sterling silver miniature wheel barrow bon bon…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Wheelbarrow Bon Bon Dish

An Edward VII sterling silver miniature wheel barrow bon bon dish by William Comyns & Sons, London, 1907, 14 cm long, 160grams

An Edwardian silver-mounted miniature prayer book; leather…

Silver Prayer Book, Comyns London 1905

An Edwardian silver-mounted miniature prayer book; leather bound; William Comyns, London 1905

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pierced basket &…

Victorian Silver Basket and Dish Set

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian pierced basket & pierced dish the basket with a floral rim. London, 1892, maker William Comyns & Sons. Length 17 cm weight 165g the dish with floral sprays & bunting. Birmingham, 1893, maker Thomas Hayes…

A Victorian fancy silver basket, oval form, the flared sides…

Victorian Silver Basket with Ornate Design

A Victorian fancy silver basket, oval form, the flared sides with fret cut open and engraved leaf scroll, flower and seed head decoration, the applied decorative cast rim with scrolling leaf, shell and bird designs, the conforming base bracket with four…

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian bottle holder &…

Victorian Silver Bird Holders

English hallmarked sterling silver Victorian bottle holder & vase holder both decorated with birds amongst foliage. The bottle holder is pierced & sits upon four feet. London, 1898, maker William Comyns & Sons. Height 5.8 cm. Weight 78g the vase holder.…

A Victorian silver bowl. Maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd.…

Victorian Silver Pierced Bowl by William Comyns & Sons

A Victorian silver bowl. Maker William Comyns & Sons Ltd. London 1895, the pierced body with C scrolls, within a 'C' scroll and flower head scalloped border, the base pierced flared with conforming decoration, on four flared feet. 313 gm.

A Victorian silver repousse bon bon dish of oval eight lobed…

Victorian Silver Repousse Bon Bon Dish

A Victorian silver repousse bon bon dish of oval eight lobed shape decorated with raised masks and cherubs in a floral scroll background. William Comyns, London, 1894. Length 16.5 cm

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver tray. London 1900, maker…

1900 William Comyns Sterling Silver Tray with Mask Decoration

Victorian hallmarked sterling silver tray. London 1900, maker William Comyns. Embossed mask head and blossom decoration. Length 26 cm weight 297gms

English hallmarked sterling silver amphora vase with two…

Antique Sterling Silver Amphora Vase, London 1899

English hallmarked sterling silver amphora vase with two handles. London, 1899, maker William Comyns & Sons weight 267g

A set of ten sterling silver 'Queen's Beasts' spoons, London,…

"Queen's Beasts" Sterling Silver Spoon Set with Gilt Finials

A set of ten sterling silver 'Queen's Beasts' spoons, London, 1972/4, with maker's mark Rc for William Comyns & Son, the set commemorating the silver wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, with each spoon bearing a gilt finial of one…

A fine quality George V period silver bonbon basket dish with…

George V Silver Bonbon Basket by Comyns & Tiffany

A fine quality George V period silver bonbon basket dish with floral decoration and swing handle. London 1910 by William Comyns for Tiffany & Co. Length 19.5 cm

A pair of Edwardian crystal and silver specimen vases, each…

Edwardian Crystal and Silver Specimen Vases

A pair of Edwardian crystal and silver specimen vases, each with finely cut trumpet form vases with castellated rims mounted in circular spreading bases. London 1900 by William Comyns & Sons. Height 21.5 cm