Stunning Aynsley Sterling silver Cup And Saucer C1905 William Comyns. This is a superb Miniature bone china aynsley cup and Saucer with a solid silver hallmarked cup holder with cherubs and floral decoration with a ornate possibly dragon handle. Cup and Saucer in Excellent condition, no chips, cracks or restoration. This beautiful cabinet cup and Saucer is stamped in green to bases. Please see all photos to appreciate this stunning antique aynsley cup and Saucer and solid silver holder. Clear hallmarks. The company was founded in 1775 by John Aynsley in Lane End,Longton, Staffordshire. In 1861 his grandsonJohn Aynsleybuilt the historic Portland Works on Sutherland Road,Longton, Staffordshire. The company's profitability made it a desirable acquisition. In June 1970Spodeput in a bid, this was then topped in July by Denbyware. Discussions then followed withWaterford Glassand a 1 million bid was agreed. In 1970 John Aynsley and Sons was taken over by Waterford and renamed Aynsley China Ltd. In 1987 Waterford sold the company in order to focus the group's fine china sales on the worldwide Wedgwood brand. In May 1997, Aynsley China was acquired by TheBelleek PotteryGroup in Ireland. The company closed its Stoke-on-Trent factory in September 2014. William Comyns, one of the most remarkable London silversmiths established his company at the end of 1858, after finishing his apprenticeship with George J. Richards. He bought the premises of Robert Tagg in 2 Carlise Street, Soho, London, where he entered his first mark (W.C into a four tipped oval) in 1859.13 Jul 2020

The firm, which had become famous for its fine Victorian and Edwardian decorative silver pieces, expanded rapidly and bought new premises in Beak Street and Regent Street. In 1885 William's sons Charles and Richard joined the company and its name was changed to William Comyns & Sons. 

The Comyns delicate polished silverware and centrepieces were retailed through the world’s finest silver retailers, including Tiffany & Co., The Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company and such firms as Henry Lewis and Howell & James in London.