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Suffolk, UK
Antique Matches Keepsake Box - William Comyns Silver
REF: P1-16 / LA417659
£150
€175
$189
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Description
This is a large, very rare 19th century antique William Comyns, club or hotel bar matchbox in red Morocco leather, finished with two typically flamboyant corner embellishments from this world-renowned silversmith. Great for keeping those special memories in!
measurements
Height:
75 mm
Width:
300 mm
Depth:
185 mm
Weight:
722 mg
declaration
Larkin & Gallow has clarified that the Antique Matches Keepsake Box - William Comyns Silver (LA417659) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1898
condition
The outer sleeve is in good condition, with the usual signs of a having led a purposeful life. The inner box and match strike panel maintain their integrity and reflect having been used.
Please do make time to review all of the pictures to gain a full appreciation of the item and its condition. Should you have any other questions in respect of either the item or its condition, please contact us and we will be pleased to assist wherever possible.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
1898
location
This Antique Matches Keepsake Box - William Comyns Silver is located in Suffolk, United Kingdom
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