Early 20th Century Tortoiseshell & Silver Desk Set English, circa 1900

Early 20th century tortoiseshell and silver desk set by maker William Comyns comprising of a stationary box and folder both in excellent conditions. The tortoiseshell has a translucent quality especially on the box lid & the shell has been curved to add to its form both pieces have their red silk interiors are in good condition. The silver overlay with a figurative pastoral scene is in excellent condition.

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Stationary box dimensions;

Height 8” x width 11 1/2” x Depth 5 1/2”

 

Stationary folder;

Length 11 3/4” width 9” Depth 1”.

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