RSA Comyns trade catalogue

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Index

Comyns 1 Our Hallmarks 2 Figurines 4 Homewares 24 Fruits 41 Children’s Gifts 42 Umbrellas 45 Walking Sticks 47 Men’s Accessories 51 Limited Editions 54 Centrepieces 59

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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 ‘z’ representing 2024. Each cycle is differentiated with a different typeface and shield.

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FIGURINES

F 7784 40 Monarch of the Skies 9.25” H20.5cm W12.8cm L19cm

F 7763 40 Golden Eagle 10.25” H24.7cm W10.3cm L21.5cm

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F 8601 40 Tortoise A H3.4cm W5.4cm L8cm

F 7782 40 Peregrine Falcon 9.5” H22.2cm W11cm L18.5cm

F 8608 40 Standing Rabbit 6” H15.7cm D10cm

F 8609 40 Rabbit Family 5.5” H14.5cm D10.6cm

F 7704 40 Rabbit 2.5” H4.4cm W3.9cm L4.5cm

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F 7732 40 Barn Owl H20cm

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F 7752 40 Little Owl 3” H7.5cm W4cm L4cm

F 7754 40 Long-eared Owl 4.5” H12.9cm W6cm L9cm

F 7805 40 Flamingo H17cm

F 7780 40 Robins with Shepherds Purse H17cm

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F 7767 40 Swan & Cygnet 4” H9.7cm W7.9cm L14.2cm

F 7772 40 Little Swan 2.75” H7cm W4.4cm L8cm

F 7721 40 Frog H5.5cm

F 7789 40 Frog H4cm

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F 7818 40 Mallard Duck 1” H3.3cm W5.3cm L5.7cm

F 7790 40 Koala H4cm

F 7812 40 Kangaroo 7” H17.5cm W6.6cm L18.2cm

F 7713 40 Elephant Cow 7” H18.5cm W9.2cm L18cm

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F 7904 40 Barkers, York H11.7cm W6.2cm L8.8cm

F 7901 40 Barkers, Cameron H9cm W9cm L14cm

F 7900 40 Barkers, Wallace H10.3cm W7.2cm L10.4cm

F 7906 40 Barkers, Bertram H10.5cm W8.2cm L13.6cm

F 7902 40 Barkers, Charles H9.4cm W9.1cm L14.6cm

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F 7791 40 Labrador Puppies H4cm

F 7821 40 Terrier in Basket H4.5cm

F 7787 40 Cocker Spaniel H4cm

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F 7905 40 Barkers, Winston H9.7cm W8.7cm L12cm

F 7907 40 Barkers, Amber H13.5cm W9.7cm L8.8cm

F 7908 40 Barkers, Bruce H10cm W14cm L11cm

F 7903 40 Barkers, Bernard H11cm W9.1cm L7.4cm

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F 7771 40 Kittens with Robin 2.75” H7cm W6.7cm L8.5cm

F 7798 40 Kittens Kissing H8.4cm W8.2cm L7.5cm

F 7749 40 Kitten in Basket 1” H2.6cm W4cm L4.2cm

F 7799 40 Kitten with Milk Bottle 3.25” H11.5cm W4.3cm L9.6cm

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F 7911 40 Standing Horse H29cm W21.5cm

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F 7909 40 Horse H5cm

F 7910 40 Galloping Horse H13.5cm

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T 7718 10 Horse 12”, Arabian Stallion H35cm W18.5cm L34.5cm

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T 7705 17 Horse 4” H9.8cm W3cm L13cm

T 7705 18 Horse 6” (Large) H15.8cm W3.5cm L19.5cm

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CHARGING BULL

A symbol of financial optimism and success, the bull stands ready to charge against the status quo and forge its unique path towards a prosperous future. Hand-sculpted by artisans, the sculpture is set on a base moulded in bonded porcelain and coated in fine silver (99.9%) through a process called electro-forming. Its highly polished finish gives the Charging Bull a stately presence.

F 7912 40 Figurine H17cm W12.7cm L33cm ES6957A Wood Base

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DRAGON

The mythology of the Chinese dragon is inseparably intertwined with Chinese culture. Drawn from a rich heritage of Chinese dragon art and architecture, the Comyns dragon figurine pays homage to the iconic serpentine creature that has become synonymous with imperial power, prosperity and good fortune.

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

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F 7735 40 Penguin Figurine with Wood Base, Ocean Figurine H14.5cm W11cm Wood Base H3cm Ø11cm

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F 7736 40 Dolphin Figurine with Wood Base, Ocean Figurine H15cm W11.5cm L17cm Wood Base Ø12.5cm

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F 7746 40 Lone Tiger H13cm W14.1cm L30.2cm

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T 7755 17 Pheasant Pair (1/2 Size) Cock H16cm L36cm Hen H14.5cm L25cm T 7755 16 Pheasant Pair (1/4 Size) Cock H7.3cm W4cm L17cm Hen H6.1cm W3.6cm L11.8cm

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HOMEWARES

C 3458 10 Tabletop Mirror H24cm W18cm

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Z 1086 50 Apostle Spoon Set L12cm

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T 2505 38 Goblet (L), Kemp (Partial Gilt) H14.1cm Ø8cm

T 2506 30 Goblet (Plain), Tudor (Partial Gilt) H17.5cm Ø9.5cm

T 2500 30 Goblet, Tulip (Partial Gilt) H14.9cm Ø7.6cm

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T 2311 30 Stirrup Cup, Greyhound (Partial Gilt) H17cm W5cm L9cm

T 2307 30 Stirrup Cup, Hound (Partial Gilt) H8.8cm W3.5cm L4.5cm

T 2306 30 Stirrup Cup, Fox (Partial Gilt) H7.3cm W4.7cm L7.8cm

T 2308 30 Stirrup Cup, Horse (Partial Gilt) H10.5cm W5cm L4.5cm

T 2312 30 Stirrup Cup, Hare (Partial Gilt) H18cm Ø5.9cm

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T 8902 10 Cockscrew, Wapiti W7.4cm L13.2cm

T 8903 10 Cockscrew, Brown Bear W3.3cm L10.5cm

T 8904 10 Cockscrew, Water Buffalo W7.6cm L10.6cm

T 4650 10 Napkin Rings, Half Round Wire H1.9cm Ø4.8cm

T 4548 10 Hip Flask, Slender H9.8cm W10.5cm L8cm

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T 4712 30 Honey Pot Set, Paul Storr (Partial Gilt) H10.2cm W9.6cm

V 4700 30 Cow Creamer (Partial Gilt) H9.3cm H4.5cm L15cm

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T 4703 32 Condiment Pepper Shaker, Rabbit (Partial Gilt) H5.6cm W3.1cm L6.1cm

T 4711 34 Condiment Set (M), Owl (Partial Gilt) Mustard Pot H10cm Salt/Pepper Shakers H7cm

T 4703 31 Condiment Salt Shaker, Rabbit (Partial Gilt) H4.8cm W3.5cm L5.5cm

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T 4702 32 Condiment Pepper Shaker, Duck (Partial Gilt) H7cm W3.4cm L6.5cm

T 4704 34 Condiment Set, Hare (Partial Gilt) Mustard Pot H10.5cm Salt/Pepper Shakers H8cm W2.5cm L5cm Spoon L6.5cm W1.5cm

T 4702 31 Condiment Salt Shaker, Duck (Partial Gilt) H7cm W3.1cm L6.5cm

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V 3100 10 Chamberstick, Geo II H3.7cm W9cm L11.5cm

C 3100 16 Candlestick 4.5”, Elegance H11.5cm W10.8cm

C 3100 17 Candlestick 8”, Elegance H20cm W11.5cm

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T 3104 10 Candlesticks, Geo II 6.5” (Pair) H17.3cm Ø10.8cm

T 3105 10 Candlesticks, Geo II 8” (Pair) H20.5cm

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T 7777 30 Serving Dish, Crab (Partial Gilt) W22cm L30.5cm

T 7776 30 Serving Dish, Lobster (Partial Gilt) W26cm L38cm

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T 4501 16 Bell (S), Cambridge H10.5cm Ø6cm

T 4502 10 Bell, Elizabethan H17cm Ø7.3cm

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C 3457 10 Photoframe 8R, Emma H34.5cm W28.5cm

C 3453 10 Photoframe 4R, Emma H20cm W15cm

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C 3456 10 Photoframe 8R, Classic H34.5cm W28.5cm

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T 4336 10 Vase, Dragon H20cm Ø12.7cm

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T 7717 10 Grey Hound H15.6cm W14.3cm Ø22cm

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V 4300 18 Bowl 6”, Zodiac H7cm Ø15cm

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FRUITS

M 8612 10 Coconut L11.5cm W8.2cm

M 8611 30 Pineapple (Partial Gilt) L15.3cm W9.8cm

M 8601 28 Banana (Gilt) L18.5cm

M 8602 10 Apple L8.9cm

M 8625 40 Pineapple L7.6cm W4.7cm

M 8600 20 Lemon (Gilt) L9.5cm W6.2cm

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CHILDREN’S GIFTS

T 4500 16 Bell (S), Hare H10.5cm Ø6cm

C 2301 30 Mug, Teddy (Partial Gilt) H13cm W10cm L14.2cm

C 8602 10 Bear Cub, Fredo H3cm W2.8cm L3.2cm

C 8601 10 Duckling, Oscar H2.5cm W3cm L4cm

C 8600 10 Rabbit, Maxine H2.3cm W3cm L4.6cm

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C 6400 10 Coin Box, Teddy H7.2cm W4.7cm Ø4.5cm

C 2300 10 Cup, Baby H5.2cm W6.6cm L8.3cm

F 8602 40 Baby Booties H3.2cm W7cm L6.7cm

T 4602 30 Egg Cup, Beaded (Partial Gilt) H5.3cm W4.5cm

C 6401 30 Tooth Box, Teddy (Partial Gilt) H3cm W3.3cm L3.6cm

C 4600 30 Egg Cup, Teddy (Partial Gilt) H2.8cm Ø4.6cm

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T 2300 36 Cup (S), Tumbler (Partial Gilt) H4.5cm Ø4.5cm

T 2300 37 Cup (M), Tumbler (Partial Gilt) H6.5cm Ø7cm

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UMBRELLAS

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T 4590 60 Toucan T 4586 40 Salmon T 4585 50 Horse

L95cm L95cm L98cm

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WALKING STICKS

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Walking Sticks, Walnut Gloss

S 1340 42 Duck T 4580 42 Dog T 4581 42 Toucan H86.5cm T 4582 42 Flamingo H87.5cm T 4583 42 Salmon H94.5cm T 4584 42 Horse H91.5cm H87.5cm H83.5cm

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Walking Sticks, Walnut Gloss

T 4588 42 Whiteley H93cm T 4587 41 Goodwood H93cm T 4589 43 Hethel H93cm

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MEN’S ACCESSORIES

C 6305 10 Card Holder, Classic C 6500 10 Money Clip, Moon C 6502 10 Money Clip, Fold

C 1600 10 Tie Bar, Stripe C 1602 10 Tie Bar, Plain T 8802 10 Golf Tee, Polished

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C 6308 10 Card Holder C 6307 10 Cigar Holder III

C 6306 10 Cigar Holder II

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LIMITED EDITIONS

FOUR-ANGLED BEAN PITCHER

Inspired by the legume Psophocarpus tetragonolobus, this distinctive finned-shaped pitcher is hand forged from four individual panels into perfect alignment. The integral handgrip mimics whimsical caterpillar-eaten holes. Limited to 100 pieces only.

Z 1107 10 H30.5cm W14cm

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GRACILIS CANDELABRUM

The multi-level candle holders of the Gracilis Candelabrum resemble the pitcher plant (Nepenthes Gracilis), as they rest on entwined tendrils.

Z 1156 10 H24cm W14.5cm

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LIDI MANGGAR BASKET

Crafted from sterling silver rods beaten and shaped into a spiral, this unique fruit basket is inspired by the versatile coconut leaf spine used extensively in Asian handicrafts. Limited to 100 pieces only.

Z 1150 10 H19cm Ø11cm

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BULOH VASE

The Buloh vase is inspired by a traditional fish trap made mainly from bamboo and rattan. The name Buloh is taken from the Malay word for bamboo. The vase takes its shape from fine sterling silver rods neatly joined to form an eye-catching grid frame. The tall rounded vase has a mouth with a funnel-like core that leads into a glass container. Limited to 100 pieces only.

Z 1157 10 H24cm Ø14cm

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RIPPLE SERIES

A tall vase or a generous platter can sometimes say it all. A solitary piece with bold proportions creates quite a statement by itself. This series celebrates the beauty of movement and the unstructured. Inspired by the spontaneity found in glass and clay work, the forms conclude in soft undulating waves. The versatile character of silver speaks volumes.

C 4400 10 Platter 16.5” Ø42cm

C 3301 10 Vase 13” H33.5cm W13.5cm

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CENTREPIECES

FORD MODEL T

Composed of 78 separate components, the car comes complete with its own miniature toolbox and doors which open and close, a windshield that tilts, wheels that rotate and much more.

T 7780 30 Car L36cm W14.5cm Plinth L48.5cm W24.5cm

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1967 GRAND PRIX CARS

The 1967 Grand Prix cars are constructed with utmost precision. Every component, from sculpted engines to intricate silver wiring, is hand-assembled with meticulous attention and care. The cars are mounted on high-gloss finished Macassar ebony wood bases that give them an almost mirror-like reflection.

T 4420 10 Car No. 5 H2.6cm W6cm L12.5cm T 4419 10 Car No. 14 H2.3cm W5cm L10.1cm

T 4417 10 Car No. 2 H3cm W6cm L12.3cm T 4418 10 Car No. 18 H2.7cm W5.8cm L12.4cm

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LUKIN WINE COOLER

Essentially octagonal in shape with Acanthus panels and delicate cross-hatched diaper work, this design has been used by several renowned craftsmen including Pierre Platel, Nicolas Crespin and in this interpretation by William Lukin in 1716.

T 4546 10 H21cm W23cm

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MONTEITH

A popular design from the 17th century, the Monteith punch bowl is decorated with intricate motifs and richly gilded on the interior. The recesses on the rim enable the Monteith to hold ten glasses or goblets.

T 4331 30 Monteith Bowl (Partial Gilt) H23cm W33cm

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PEACOCK

Each sterling silver tail feather is lavished with 24K gold and tipped with an iridescent niobium eyelet.

T 7770 30 H25.5cm L71cm

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PADMA

Padma, which refers to lotus in Sanskrit, comprises four multipurpose bowls. When nested together, they form a captivating centrepiece.

T 4334 19 Bowl 8.3” H6cm Ø21.5cm T 4334 18 Bowl 7” H8.5cm Ø18.5cm

T 4334 16 Bowl 4.5” H12cm Ø12cm T 4334 17 Bowl 5.5” H10.5cm Ø14.5cm

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SWANS

Comyns’ life-sized swan is a spectacular example of its skills in interpretative silversmithing. Assembled from some fifty separate pieces, each feather is individually chased to emphasize and enhance the swan’s contours, resulting in one of the most serene sculptural pieces in the Comyns collection. A centrepiece in its own right, the swan also functions as a serving dish or as a display for flowers.

T 7756 30 Swan, Female (Partial Gilt) H41cm L69cm

T 7763 30 Swan, Male (Partial Gilt) H38cm L69cm

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Royal Selangor (Aust) Pty Ltd Tel +61 3 8797 0750 sales.au@royalselangor.com comyns-silver.com

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