Old fashioned sterling silver sleigh. A fun fantasy vehicle under the uncertain control of a pixie coachman with a jester holding tight to the prow. The sleigh has asymmetrical rim with strapwork and scrolls. The runners glide over a raised cartouche with masks, scrolls, and lattice. Hallmark appears to be American. Nice condition.

Dimensions: H 13 x W 23.25 x D 11.5 in. Weight: 93 troy ounces. BM651

Pair of sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1902. Each: baluster shaft on squarish base with corner paw supports. Central light on baluster with wrap-around and looping arms, each terminating in single light. Each arm reeded with 2 leaf caps. Each socket urn-form with petal rim. Chased and applied flowers and foliage as well as pierced lattice. Sumptuous. Can be converted to candlesticks. Hallmark includes pattern 12249 (first produced in 1895) and... Click for details

Sterling silver desk box.  Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. ca 1950.  Rectangular with curved corners.  Cover hinged and curved. Box interior bottom velvet lined.  Sides and partitions cedar. Cover interior gilt. Handsome in unusual long form.  Hallmark includes no. RS294.  Very good condition. 

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W  10 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Heavy weight: 21.9 troy ounces. #BO545

Sterling silver compote in Wedgwood pattern. Made by International in Meriden, Conn., ca 1920. Stepped and shallow bowl on tapering stem with base knop mounted to stepped foot. Neoclassical ornament, including paterae and amphorae, entwined with flowers and scrolls. An elegant tribute to the historic English porcelain firm. A great piece in this pattern. Hallmark includes pattern name and no. T41. Nice patina and strong definition.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x D 10 in. Weight: 14 troy ounces.... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York in 1887. Baluster body, undulating rim, and c-scroll handle with soft graduated notches. Acid-etched aquatic scene with fish darting among the plants swaying in the whiplash current. Rare and beautiful. Hallmark includes year and no. 84. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 7/8 x W 7 1/4 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 28.2 troy ounces. #BM645

Coin silver baby cup.  Made by Wood & Hughes (later Graff, Washbourne & Dunn) in New York, ca 1860. Baluster bowl with flared rim, raised foot, and double-scroll handle with leaf cap.  Petal-bordered frame (vacant) with leaves and flowers.  Dentil rims. Hallmarked.  Nice condition and rich patina.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 3.5 troy ounces. BO495

Sterling silver and enamel box.  Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1950. Square with hinged cover.  Cover and underside have vertical reeding. Cover also has ornament in red, green, and black enamel: central circular frame with stylized flower pot set between two  vertical bands. Sides plain.  Box and cover interior lightly gilt.  An abstract interpretation of a traditional motif.  Hallmarked.  Nice condition with strong color.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 2 7/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 3.4... Click for details

Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1911.  Round with softly faceted well.  Rim same with reeding.  Hallmark includes pattern no. 18083 (first produced in 1911) and director’s letter m (1907-47).  Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 13 3/8 x D 13 3/8 in. Weight: 33 troy ounces. BO185

Japonesque sterling silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1876. Amphora with tapering sides, stepped foot, flared rim, and vertical side handles terminating in volute scrolls. Fish and marine plants engraved on body. Arms have stylized Modern Victorian ornament. A wonderful application of avant-garde design to a Classical form.

Hallmark includes date letter. Condition: a few firescale spots, which do not detract from the overall beauty.

Dimensions: H 6 7/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight:... Click for details

Hand-hammered and applied sterling silver coffee set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar.

Japonesque marine life heightened with gilt wash applied to honeycomb ground: fish and crabs swim between the swaying water plants. There are also jokey insects. A creepy-crawly alights on the sugar rim and the creamer handle has a bug "cap".

Coffeepot and creamer conical with scroll bracket handle. Sugar has loose ring handles. Creamer and... Click for details

Pair of sterling silver 2-light candelabra in Acorn pattern. Designed by Harald Nielsen for Georg Jensen in Copenhagen.

Each: stylized acorn on rectangular base mounted to stepped and round foot. Two leaf shafts, each terminating in single socket. X-form tendril stretchers with leaf mounts. Desirable pieces in the hard-to-find (for hollowware) Acorn pattern. Postwar hallmark includes pattern no. 619 and designer's initials. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 6 ½ x W 6 7/8 x D... Click for details

Sterling silver picture frame. Made by Fradley in New York, C 1910. Rectangular with groups of fine engraved vertical lines. Rectangular cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Hallmark includes no. 2069T. Nice condition and patina.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 x W 5 1/4 in. Window: H 6 x W 4 1/8 in. BM530