Y AN EDWARDIAN SILVER AND INLAID TORTOISESHELL BALLOON-SHAPED MANTEL TIMEPIECETHE CASE MARKED FOR WILLIAM COMYNS AND SONS, LONDON 1909The circular French eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung balance, the 2.25 inch circular white enamel dial with vertical Arabic hour numerals and blued steel trefoil hands set within a convex glazed moulded bezel incorporating canted insert to interior, the waisted case of silver-framed balloon form with pointed arch top over silver repeating oval motif bordered front inset with tortoiseshell inlaid in engraved gold, silver, mother of pearl and abalone with a pedestal urn beneath a canopy issuing floral trails below the dial, the sides with curved tortoiseshell panels inset within the silver frame and the rear with circular hinged door for the movement, on delicate openwork scroll cast feet with shaped apron between, the case Hallmarked for London 1909, Makers W.C. within an oval.16.5cm (6.5ins) high, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 6cm (2.375ins) deep.The Comyns family business of silversmiths was established by William Comyns who succeeded Richard Tagg in 1858. The firm initially traded form Soho but quickly expanded taking on premises in Beak Street off Regent Street. In 1885 William's two sons Charles and Richard joined the business who then succeeded their father on his death in 1916. Charles died in 1925 and the firm was incorporated as William Comyns and Sons Limited in 1930 before being bought by Richard Copping on Richards death in 1953. The Comyns family mainly specialised in producing small decorative wares for all price brackets often produced using mechanical methods such as die stamping. The makers mark on the current lot is recorded online (at silvermakersmarks.co.uk) as being registered in November 1890 and was in use until 1915.注意: Y - This lot contains endangered species and may be subject to CITES regulations. Prospective bidders are advised to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import the lot into another country. A buyer’s inability to import or delay in obtaining a licence cannot justify delay in payment or cancellation of sale.