Silver Overlay

Antique magnifying glass, ca 1900. Tapering mother of pearl handle overlaid with silver scrollwork. Circular lens in metal frame. Handle marked “sterling”. Nice condition.

Length: 11 in. Lens diameter: 4 in. #BM975

Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase with silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence, ca 1900. Bellied bowl with conical neck and wide mouth. Glass is gold. Floral silver overlay: a ring of big blooms joined by crisscrossing leaves. Hallmark includes no. 74. Very good condition with subtle shimmering and rich patina.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. BM698

American Art Nouveau iridescent glass vase with silver overlay, ca 1900. Ovoid with ruffled rim. Glass is greenish-purple. Applied to front is symmetrical abstract ornament. A fine turn-of-the-century design. Unmarked. Nice shimmering and patina.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 3 x D 3 in. BM701

American iridescent glass bud vase with silver overlay. Baluster with pinched shoulders and asymmetrical wavy rim. Semi-abstract leaves heightened with engraving laid over shimmering greenish-gold glass. Unmarked. Nice color and patina.

Dimensions: H 3 5/8 x D 2 7/8 in. BM703

Art Nouveau iridescent green glass bud vase with silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence, ca 1900. Ovoid with engraved silver overlay in repeating floral pattern, and 3 thick teardrop drips - an exciting foray into abstraction. The glass is darkish green. Pontil mark. Fully marked and numbered 3418. Good condition with minor silver losses.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 3 1/4 in. #BM694