Pair of English sterling silver figural salt & pepper shakers. Each: A squatting reptile with legs gathered close to body. Scaly back, smooth front, and intense glass exophthalmic eyes. Closed mouth set in smirking smile. One has plastic plug; the other has cork plug. London 1967 hallmarks: One made by Richard Comyns; the other by Asprey. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Heavy total gross weight: 6.3 troy ounces. #BQ374

Pair of English sterling silver figural salt & pepper shakers. Each: A squatting reptile with legs gathered close to body. Scaly back, smooth front, and intense glass exophthalmic eyes. Closed mouth set in smirking smile. Plastic plug. London hallmarks: One made by Richard Comyns in 1971; the other by Asprey in 1967. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Heavy total gross weight: 6.8 troy ounces. #BQ375

George VI sterling silver frog shaker. Made by Asprey in London in 1947. A squatting reptile with legs gathered close to body. Scaly back, smooth front, and intense glass exophthalmic eyes. Closed mouth set in smirking smile. A cute solo companion. Plastic plug. Hallmarked. Fine condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 7/8 x D 1 3/8 in. Gross weight: 3.2 troy ounces. #BQ373

Pretty turn-of-the-century sterling silver bowl. Made by Redlich in New York. Plain well with tapering sides and wide rim. Applied flowering rose branch with ripe blooms and young buds. Hallmark includes no. 4682. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 7 1/4 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BQ217

Japonesque sterling silver butter dish. Made by Whiting in New York. Shallow bowl on stepped foot supported by 3 monopodia bird supports with outstretched wings. Cover domed with plain top and footed cup finial. Low-relief frieze on stippled ground with cranes and cattails. Script presentation dated 1873. An elegant piece that is representative of the Japanese vogue in the early 1870s. Hallmark includes no. 369. Fine condition. Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 5 3/4 in. Weight: 21.3 troy... Click for details

Japanese Meiji silver and enamel tea caddy, ca 1900. Drum form with stippled top, short neck, and snug-fitting cover. Applied wisteria heightened with green, purple, and white enamel. A beautiful piece with practical use: Interior plug keeps precious leaves fresh. Signed with Japanese characters and turtle in triangle. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Gross weight: 6 troy ounces. #BN442

Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made in Edinburgh in 1809. Each: Bowl has plain top with engraved armorial and gadrooned bottom. Armorial includes Latin motto Esse quam videri (To be, rather than to seem). Bowl interior gilt. Substantial vessels for special occasions and ceremonies. Hallmarked with maker's initials WM (possibly William Marshall). Good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/2 x D 4 in. Total weight: 19.3 troy ounces. #BQ381

Set of 7 Art Deco sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1929. Each: Four curved sides with molded rim and concave corners. Engraved single letter monogram B. Hallmark includes date symbol and no. 2080. Four have Philadelphia retailer’s stamp Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x W 3 1/8 x D 2 1/4 in. Total weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BQ322

Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1952. Well is solid and oval and sides have pierced scrolls and quatrefoils. Rim has c-scrolls and scallop shells at ends. A pretty piece in the traditional style. Hallmark includes date code and no. 1998. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 8 1/2 x D 5 1/8 in. Weight: 3.7 troy ounces. #BQ283

Traditional silver salver. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, 1880-1890. Circular well engraved allover with diaper pattern bordered by repousse floral garland. Tooled leaf-and-dart rim. Four claw-and-ball feet. Hallmarked “S. Kirk & Son 11 OZ” (that is 11/12 or 916 silver). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W (feet) 9 3/8 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight: 14 troy ounces. #BP287 & BP288

Pair of Art Deco sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Thomas Bradbury in Sheffield. Each: Faceted baluster and raised foot. Pierced domed cover and bell finial. A nice pair that combines traditional form and geometric innovation. Hallmarks include date letters for 1920 and 1921. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x W 1 3/4 x D 1 3/4 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BE690

Victorian sterling silver vase. Made by William Comyns in London in 1892. Conical with crimped gadrooned rim and gadrooned and domed foot. Twisted flutes and garlands and guilloche border. A pretty piece in the tradition of putting the flowers on the outside as well as inside of the vase. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/2 x D 2 7/8 in. Weighted. #BP531