Comyns Dragon Collection

Wisdom, Fortune, Power Celebrating the Year of the Dragon

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About Comyns 1 Our Hallmarks 2 History of Dragon 4 Dragon Figurine 6 Dragon Ball 7 Dragon Vase 8 Dragon Necklace 9 Dragon Bowls 10

COMYNS

COMYNS IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS ENGLISH SILVERSMITHS. AT COMYNS, WE SPECIALISE IN FINE SILVERWARE AND ARE RENOWNED FOR OUR INTERPRETIVE WORKS, PARTICULARLY THOSE OF PAUL DE LAMERIE - ONE OF THE LEADING SILVERSMITHS OF 18TH CENTURY ENGLAND.

Our rich heritage of craftsmanship is embodied in our archive which contains more than 35,000 historical moulds, tools, patterns and drawings - spanning significant decorative arts movements such as the Baroque, Rococo, Neo-Classical and Art Nouveau.

From grand centrepieces to elegant tableware, each piece from Comyns combines the best of classic and modern design.

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OUR HALLMARKS

INSTITUTED IN THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY, THE PRACTICE OF IMPRESSING SYMBOLS ON GOLD AND SILVER OBJECTS WAS INITIATED AS A METHOD OF QUALITY CONTROL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION.

MAKER’S MARK

The Maker’s Mark is a personal sign of the silversmith and can be likened to an artist’s signature on a painting.

STERLING SILVER MARK

The metal content is confirmed with the symbol ‘925’, which is the internationally accepted standard for sterling silver comprising 925 parts per thousand, or 92.5 percent of silver in the alloy.

ASSAY OFFICE MARK

Each assay office has its own mark. The cougar’s head is the mark of the Kuala Lumpur Assay Office of Malaysia.

DATE LETTER

The date letter or year of assay is used to date an article, each year is represented by a different letter, with ‘y’ representing 2023. Each cycle is differentiated with a different typeface and shield.

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The mythology of the Chinese dragon is inseparably intertwined with Chinese culture.

Drawn from a rich heritage of Chinese dragon art and architecture, the Dragon collection pays homage to the iconic creature that has become synonymous with wisdom, power, prosperity, and good fortune.

All pieces are hallmarked to guarantee the fineness and quality of silver.

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Dragon Figurine

Dragon Ball

From the sinuous grace of its meticulously sculpted body to its wavy lion-like mane and deer-like antlers, the majestic dragon figurine evokes imperial authority and wisdom which stretches back to the earliest Chinese emperors, Yandi and Huang Di, who were considered the ancestors of the Chinese people.

Two intricately sculpted 24K gilt dragons soar across a sky filled with auspicious cloud patterns, symbolising the celestial realm. Together, the dragons are locked in a perpetual chase after the elusive fiery pearl of wisdom.

Holding a precious pearl in its protective grip, this filled figurine features an antique finishing and comes with a detachable wooden base.

Comes with a dark mahogany-stained rubberwood base. Space is available for personalisation.

F 7916 40 Figurine H18cm W13cm L29.5cm Wood Base H5cm W16.2cm L33cm

F 7917 40 Ball Ø19cm Wood Base Ø12.5cm

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Dragon Vase

Dragon Necklace

A bold gold-plated dragon flies high in the sky, clutching a lustrous freshwater cabochon pearl, symbolic of wisdom acquired through experience.

Dragons symbolise auspiciousness, strength, and power. This Dragon Necklace takes a circular design decorated with dragon scales. The scales protectively surround a 24K gilt amulet in the centre.

The mythical, awe-inspiring nature of the dragon is captured through the meticulous art of chasing – from its antlered head to the overlapping fan-shaped scales on its sinuous body. Comes with a wooden base with red velvet inlay and a transparent cover.

The Chinese character for dragon is imprinted on the back of the pendant.

C 1110 10 Pendant Ø2.8cm Chain 18”

T 4336 10 H20cm Ø12.7cm

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Dragon Bowl 4.25”

Dragon Bowl 6”

The Dragon Bowl is intricately decorated with oriental dragon motifs. It is often paired with the bamboo chopstick set.

Open bowls with gold elements are believed to attract wealth and abundance when placed at home or in the office.

The bowl’s interior is gilded in 24K gold. Presented with a wooden base with a red velvet inlay and transparent cover.

The bowl is embellished with a dragon motif, produced through the fine art of chasing. Interior gilt with 24K gold.

T 4333 30 H7cm Ø12.2cm

M 4306 36 H12cm Ø15.7cm

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Comyns (M) Sdn Bhd 4 Jalan Usahawan 6, Setapak Jaya 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel +60 3 4145 6331 Fax +60 3 4024 6511 comyns-silver.com

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