Tag: Richard Comyns

Novelty mustard pots in silver. Various times but 19th and 20th century. All of these having been made in London, England.

Novelty mustard pot in silver modeled as Mr. Punch sitting cross-legged with pipe and goblet, his crown shaped hat forming the hinged cover which is fitted with the original feather handled spoon. Gilt metal liner. 1870. Victorian. Made in London. England by Robert Hennell. Maker’s marks: stamped registration lozenge to the underside. Image © Copyright Toovey’s 2017-2021. Fair use license. via https://www.tooveys.com/lots/459384/a-rare-victorian-silver-novelty-mr-punch-mustard-pot
Silver mustard pot modeled as a Georgian domed lidded beer tankard with s stepped, reeded foot and rim, double scrolled handle and pierced detail thumb. Has the original blue glass liner. 1933. Made in London, England. Richard Comyns of William Comyns and Sons, maker. Maker’s marks: Hallmarked for London, 1933. Image © Antiques Atlas, 2021 and the Fancy Fox. Fair use license. via https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/1930s_novelty_silver_beer_tankard_mustard_pot_/as788a564
Sterling silver penguin figural novelty mustard pot with glass eyes, a gold wash vermeil interior, and an accompanying fish handled spoon. 1961. Made in London, England by William Comyns and Sons. Image © 1986-2021 Invaluable, LLC and Merrill’s Auctioneers and Appraisers. Fair use license. via https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/wm-comyns-sterling-figural-penguin-mustard-pot-61-c-af74604b51#