COMYNS Silver and Goldsmiths
	First established in the UK in 1645, Comyns is one of the oldest and most prestigious gold and silversmiths in the world. Prolific craftsmen, Comyns is renowned for bedroom and desk silver, the manufacture of dressing table pieces and more recently, renowned interpretative works, including those of Paul de-Lamarie, the most highly prized of all silversmiths.
	As a reputable manufacturing retailer, Comyns was responsible for producing work for world-famous retailers, making Comyns one of the 'best kept secrets' of the smithing world.
	Many of its original pieces today command significant prices when auctioned at Christie's, Sotheby's or Phillips. Many of these masterpieces still grace the Great Houses of Great Britain. The mark of William Comyns arrived in Malaysia in 1993, courtesy of Royal Selangor International. The transfer resuscitated one of the last survivors of a once thriving trade in London into the eclectic population of Malaysia.
	Royal Selangor, renowned for its impressive pewter creations for over a century now, has acquired the patterns, tools and heritage of skills from Comyns to reestablish and nurture the traditional spirit of smithing into the artistic and creative hands and minds of Gifted Malaysian Artisans.
	With Comyns, a veritable treasure trove of tools, moulds, sketches and over 35,000 historical patterns, a legacy spanning over three centuries of every imaginable period of design, Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and Neo-Classical, came to rest in Malaysia.
	From traditional methods of casting and hand-chasing to the emulation of various techniques from the past and present, Comyns silver exudes finesse, bearing the guarantee and assurance of quality under the traditional Hallmarking system, The Maker's Mark, International Accepted Legal Standard, The Place of Origin or Assay and The Year of Assay, first introduced at the beginning of the fourteenth century as a recognized method of quality control.
	Comyns Malaysia is a heritage worthy of pride. With its rich and dignified roots, Comyns Malaysia promises a new era in world class gold and silversmithing. Comyns Malaysia aims to strive endlessly for the perfection of its craft, to create designs of superlative beauty and distinction, destined to be cherished antiques of the future.
	Peacock Dignified and charming, the majestic stance of this magnificent creature captures the bird's innate alertness yet regal poise. Some thirty individual feathers are located in the back of the bird, flowing beautifully to the ground, carefully and flawlessly chased, while each separate eye of the feather is an engraved plate of niobium that creates the iridescence of the bird, emulating the beauty of its inspiration. Made in 1997, this timeless work recalls the peacock's traditional role as a symbol of immortality and will surely become a treasured possession for a dedicated collector.
	Heroic Figure Centrepiece Bowl This magnificent centrepiece tells the story of the twin sons of Neptune, God of the Sea, mythological heroes who were warrior guardians of the ocean, protectors of our planet. The masculine bodies of yellow, red and green gold, fabulously embellished with precious stones leads the eye to the majestic centrepiece. The tail fins of the heroes are inlaid with the extremely rare tantalum, which shimmers with a green and purple iridescence.
	The golden warriors support a large hemispherical gold bowl pierced with decorative intertwined floral motifs, and highlighted with 64 premium quality cabochon sapphires. Around the central portion of the bowl, 20 pieces of first grade Afghanistan lapis lazuli give the bowl a sense of strength and dignity. The centrepiece sits upon a sea of marble set on four 18 carat gold lion claws. A masterpiece of timeless elegance and poise, the Heroic Figure is valued at more than USD 300,000 (RM 1.2 million).
	Swan This sterling silver masterpiece is a picture of serenity, appearing to be gliding effortlessly through the water, a frozen moment in time from those halcyon days of peace and tranquility. Delicate, sensuous and above all, tactile, this elegant creature would grace any table as a décor for exquisite flowers, or alternatively as a fabulous serving dish for the most exotic of foods. Whatever occasion this ethereal creature is used for, it will certainly provide hours of endless fascination at the myriad feathers and the wonders of God's creation.
	Malaysian Bowls Ranging from 6 to 14 inches in diameter, Comyns' Malaysian Bowls depict the various identities that compose the beauty that is Malaysia. The Tropical Fish Bowl captures the pulsating thrill of the undersea, the beauty of the myriad life forms below the surface, the brilliantly colored parrot fish, the magnificent Queen Angelfish, the tenacious snappers and yellowtails and a peek of Barramundi cautiously haunting its prey.
	The Hornbill Bowl presents the many postures and poses of the extraordinary and rare Rhinoceros Hornbill (Buceros Rhinoceros). Blending in nicely with its natural surroundings, all meticulously chased by the artisans of Comyns, the bowls make brilliant and elegant gifts that clearly reflect the persona and cultural inclinations of both the giver and the receiver. If you would like to know more about the creations, capabilities or designs of Comyns, please feel free to email us today