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two pairs of binoculars and a case on a white surfacea pair of binoculars sitting on a tray next to a pair of glassesa small tray with a bottle and a pair of binoculars on itan antique silver and tortoise shell inkwell on a traya tortoise shell tray with a picture frame on ita pair of binoculars that are sitting on a tablea black vase with a brown handle on a white surface
Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

76 - William Comyns & Son.
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Estimate €80 - €150
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Description
William Comyns & Son. A rectangular tortoiseshell and silver desk inkwell, with three curved back panels, two of which are cut away, the front featuring a silver relief decoration of festoons imitating fabric, stylised acanthus bases, with a space for the inkwell repeated on the lid, which is embossed with rosette motifs, garlands of stylised leaves, knotted ribbons and musical instruments. Glass inkwell engraved with festoons held in place by knotted ribbons, hinged lid, silver neck, silver feet. English work, London, date letter Q. 1911, bearing the Swan hallmark, Master Silversmith: William Comyns & Son, H. 7.5 cm, L. 23 cm, W. 13.5 cm, gross weight: 354 g. One rounded section with a broken edge that has been poorly re-glued; very minor losses to the embossed ornamentation; the hinge collar of the inkwell is loose. Includes a pair of tortoiseshell-lined binoculars, marked ‘Bautain Bte Optn. ‘De la Reine (et de la Marine)’, L: approx. 12.5 cm, cracks and chips, leather case, signs of wear. The Bautain firm was active from 1810 to the 1850s and was located on Rue de Castiglione in Paris. 2 items.
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About the sale AUTUMN – GREAT SALE
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Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:30 PM
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