Fancy Regent sterling silver asparagus fork. Made by Durgin in Concord, New Hampshire. Scrolled and pierced handle with engraved flowers and scallop shell terminal. Flat shank with concave sides, wide and blunt tines joined by pierced ovals, and same ornament. A beautiful early piece in this pattern, which was first produced in 1901. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and Gorham stamp. Gorham acquired Durgin in the early 20th century. Very good condition with nice patina.

Length: 10 in.... Click for details

Beautiful repousse sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Manchester in Providence, ca 1910. Curved and tapering body, leaf-capped high-looping handle, and helmet mouth. Allover loose flowers on stippled ground. Plain stepped foot. Fully marked including no. 969 and volume (4 1/2 pints). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x W 9 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 26 troy ounces. #BR171

Wonderful & witty sterling silver vase. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Curved and ovoid body with narrow wavy mouth. Double-sided fishbowl with fish gliding and diving amidst sea plants and conch shells. In relief with finely delineated details that include fins and scales as well as textured (that is, hand-hammered) sandy terrain. The swaying sea grasses shade into engraving. Post-1967 Italian hallmark with maker’s (Fratelli Cacchione) and retailer’s stamps. Very good condition.... Click for details

Large and pretty Edwardian crystal vanity jar with sterling silver and enamel cover, ca 1910. Truncated cone with acid-etched flowers and leaves and star cut to underside. Cover curved with pink roses on radiating white ground. Cover sides sterling silver. Cover marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x D 5 1/2 in. #BP423

Super fancy sterling silver bowl. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Meriden, Conn., ca 1900. Lobed well and wavy rim with applied scrolls and leaves. Tactile with nice heft. Fully marked and numbered C2875. Very good condition apart from a few minor dents.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x D 12 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 20 troy ounces. #BQ931

Charming sterling silver basket with blackberry motif. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain and solid well. Curved and open sides comprising fruiting blackberry branches heightened with engraving. Open and scrolled rim with more succulent fruit in relief. C-scroll swing handle same with scrolled frame (vacant). Foot ring. A great high-low design suggestive of rustic pleasures expressed in precious metal. Hallmark includes pattern no. 16201 (first produced in 1904) and director’s letter C... Click for details

Official sterling silver mint julep cup for Kentucky Derby. Straight and tapering sides with tooled floral border at vase. Gilt horseshoe applied to front. Marked: Official / Kentucky Derby / Mint Julep Cup / Sterling / BWK. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BS689

Renaissance-Revival sterling silver tray. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1890. Round and deep well with chased leaf-and-dart border. Wide and pierced rinceaux rim entwined with gryphons and flowers, and interspersed with raised Classical masks. Dense and tactile. Fully marked including year. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 13 3/4 in. Heavy weight: 41.5 troy ounces. #BN410

Art Nouveau sterling silver serving bowl. Made by Redlich in New York, ca 1890. Shaped rectilinear well and wide wavy pierced-trellis rim with flowers. Fresh and pretty. Fully marked including maker’s and Boston retailer’s stamp Smith, Patterson & Co., and no. 3750. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 15 1/8 x D 11 in. Weight: 35 troy ounces. #BR130

George V sterling silver monteith. Made by Samuel Walton Smith in London in 1912. Round and girdled bowl on stepped foot. Molded curvilinear rim with scallop shells and applied pendant flowers. Shaped and open side handles loose-mounted to winged and bearded face. Fully marked including London retailer’s stamp Widdowson & Veale and no. 9165. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 5/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 38.5 troy ounces. #BS671

American brilliant-cut glass jar with sterling silver cover. Cylindrical with fans, stars, diaper, and facets. Cover curved with vacant center bordered by repousse flowers and scrolls. Cover marked including stamp for Hamilton & Diesinger, a Philadelphia maker active in the 1890s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. #BS193

Striking Art Nouveau Classical sterling silver centerpiece compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1915. Curved well and wide and tapering shoulder with molded rim. Knop on raised foot. Acid-etched ornament. In well vacant center radiating stop fluting. On shoulder loose and fluid scroll band with flower volutes and leaves. Foot same. Fully marked including pattern no. 18935A (first produced in 1915) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Excellent condition with strong... Click for details