Japonesque sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879. Four curved sides and short round ribbed foot. A pair of humming birds with flapping wings go beak-to-beak perched on a leafy branch. A third flies solo. Hand-hammered honeycomb ground. Beautiful craftsmanship in the exotic mode. Fully marked with maker’s stamp, no. 1580, “sterling”, and date code. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 8 1/4 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BS174

German 800 silver tea caddy, ca 1900. Rectangular with gently curved cover and loop handle. Realistic basket weave is perfect for a rarefied organic blend. Cover fits snugly to protect the precious leaves. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 5 3/8 x W 2 3/4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BS154

Traditional Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by Roberts & Belk in Sheffield in 1974. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Rests on 4 padded hoof supports. Fully marked including maker’s and New York retailer’s stamp James Robinson. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 25 troy ounces. #BQ690

Pretty sterling silver picture frame. Made by Bigelow, Kennard & Co. in Boston, ca 1900. Rectangular window surrounded by alternating tooled shells and leaves. With glass, silk lining, and hinged silver wire support. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: Frame: H 4 1/8 x W 3 1/4 in. Window: H 3 1/2 x W 2 1/2 in. #BN629

Edwardian sterling silver salver. Made by Charles Stuart Harris & Sons in London in 1908. Round with solid well. Tapering and pierced shoulder with applied swags, vases, and laurel-wreathed heads. Rim has applied Vitruvian scrollwork. Four supports same. A pretty piece in fashionable Regency Revival. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 12 in. Weight: 30.5 troy ounces. #BQ521

Antique sterling silver and clear glass sugar caster, ca. 1910. Body in clear glass and head in sterling silver. Elephant is seated with straight hind legs and dangling forelegs. Ears are flapped back and trunk is turned up. Fine details, including the cute and stubby toes, sharp tusks, and gleeful gape. Head top pierced. Back has engraved monogram. Hallmarked “sterling silver”. Effaced word (probably Germany). Very good condition.

Dimensions: 5 1/4 x W 2 1/2 x D 4 1/4 in. #BI609

Traditional Georgian-style sterling silver silent butler. Bellied bowl. Cover hinged with gadrooned rim and ornamental thumb rest. Tapering stained-wood handle. Mexican hallmark (1960s-70s). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 9 x D 4 1/2 in. Gross weight: 9 troy ounces. #BQ864

Traditional Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by Roberts & Belk in Sheffield in 1974. Round with undulating scrolled and gadrooned rim. Rests on 4 capped volute scrolls. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 12 1/2 in. Weight: 29 troy ounces. #BQ518

Pair of sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Fluted tapering shaft terminating in raised and fluted star on round and raised foot. Beaded knop at base. Detachable bobeche same. Hallmark includes pattern no. 12221 (first produced in 1895) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 3/4 x D 5 in. Total weight: 21.6 troy ounces. #BQ768

Large American sterling silver pipkin. Globular with double lip spouts. Turned stained-wood baluster handle. Fully marked including maker’ stamp (FB Rogers) and no. 385. Very good condition. Minor wood wear.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 4 7/8 in. Gross weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BQ859

Very large and heavy sterling silver serving tray. Made by International in Meriden, ca 1950. Circular with molded rim and armorial engraved in well center. Fully marked including no. W316. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 21 in. Weight: 119 troy ounces. #BQ460

Twelve Art Nouveau sterling silver bowls. Made by Alvin in Providence, ca 1890. Each: Round well and turned-down and scalloped rim with applied blossom clusters. Single-letter monogram (H) engraved in well center. A pretty set for dessert or fruit. Hallmark includes no. 2922. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 5 1/2 in. Total weight: 38 troy ounces. #BQ822