Modern sterling silver fruit bowl. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, ca 1950. Curved sides with twisted fluting and repousse fruits and flowers in well. A bold updating of this maker’s traditional motif. Rests on 4 ball supports. Hallmark includes no. 233 and phrase Hand Decorated. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 9 3/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BP851

Art Deco sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1925. Bowl has molded rim and rests on stepped foot. Soft faceting to bowl and foot. Understated Modernism. Hallmark includes pattern no. 20649 (first produced in 1925) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 27.6 troy ounces. #BP817

English sterling silver dinner service in Rat Tail pattern. This service comprises 83 pieces (all dimensions in inches): Knives: 12 dinner knives (8 3/8) and 12 butter spreaders (6 1/8); Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/8) and 11 salad forks (6 5/8); 12 soup/dessert spoons (6 3/4) and 24 teaspoons (5 5/8).

Butter spreaders have hollow handle and sterling silver blade. Dinner knives have stainless steel blade.

A fine set in a traditional English pattern. London hallmark for Worcester Silver Co.,... Click for details

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver and cut-to-clear glass compotes. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1907. Each: Shallow bowl, short faceted stem, and flat circular foot. Olive glass with cut-to-clear cherries. Sterling silver rim with applied curvilinear molding and leaves as well as geometric piercing. Hallmark includes no. 1434D and date symbol. Very good condition with attractive shading and nice patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 8 in. #BP688

George III sterling silver basket. Made by Nathaniel Smith & Co. in Sheffield in 1791. Solid oval well, open wired gadrooning on sides, spread foot same, and pierced ornamental border. Tapering and molded c-scroll swing handle. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/4 x W 13 1/2 x D 10 3/8 in. Weight: 29 troy ounces. #BP547

Italian 800 silver double picture frame. Two hinged windows with beveled borders engraved with scrolls and flowers set in zigzag borders. With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back. Hallmarked with indistinct maker’s mark (1944-68). Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: Each frame: H 4 1/4 x W 3 1/8 in. Each window: H 3 1/4 x W 2 1/8 in. #BP727

Sterling silver and enamel vanity set. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1920. This set comprises hairbrush and hand mirror. Each: Shield frame with tapering handle. Enameled ornament in form of ribbon-tied rose basket on radiating white surrounded by concentric blue enamel. Frame sides silver. Pretty and old fashioned. Both pieces hallmarked. Mirror hallmark includes no. 4802. Condition: Very good. Mirror has beveled glass and brush has clean bristles.

Dimensions: Brush: H 9 7/8 x W 3... Click for details

Sterling silver dinner service in Acorn pattern. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This service comprises 72 pieces (dimensions in inches): Knives: 12 dinner knives (9); Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/8) and 12 3-tine salad forks (6 1/2); Spoons: 12 dessert/soup spoons (6 3/4), 12 teaspoons (6 1/8), and 12 citrus spoons (5 5/78).

A great starter set in the historic pattern designed by Johan Rohde. Knife blades stainless steel with Danish mark Raadvad. Postwar hallmark. Very good condition.... Click for details

American sterling silver trophy cup, ca 1920. Urn body with beaded rim and knop, flying scroll side handles terminating in volutes, and double-domed foot. Cover also double-domed with golf ball finial. Cup and cover interior gilt. Lots of room for engraving the names of the club tournament winners. Hallmarked Sterling. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x W 8 5/8 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 20.2 troy ounces. #BN289

Set of 12 sterling silver chargers in Lafayette pattern. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1910. Each: Solid well with fancy pierced border: Crosses in shaped frame alternating with flowers surmounted by paterae. Four armorial shields (vacant) and raised guilloche rim. Hallmark includes no. 1892/62, pattern name, and retailer’s name Spaulding & Co. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x D 11 1/2 in. Total weight: 253 troy ounces. #BP790

Victorian sterling silver basket. Made by James Charles Edington in London in 1853. Openwork sides with applied fruits. Set in rim are bearded faces of olden days warrior. Armorial shield cartouche (vacant). Scrolled swing handle and 4 supports terminating in volute scrolls. Cobalt glass liner. An eclectic design that mixes Gothic and Classical. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 7 5/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight (silver only): 10.2 troy ounces. #BP499

Beautiful Chinese export silver bowl, ca 1900. Curved sides and raised spread foot. Raised and naturalistic chrysanthemums on stippled ground and beaded rim. Foot plain. One circular frame and one armorial frame (both vacant). Marked with Chinese characters. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 7 1/8 in. Weight: 14 troy ounces. #BP825