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English Georgian Neoclassical Epergne by Thomas Pitts 1774
BX835

George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774.

Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to... Click for details

Sale Price: $22,750.00
Listed Price $35,000.00
Antique English Victorian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Epergne 1895
BX756

Victorian Neoclassical sterling silver epergne. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1895. Central oval frame with pendant leaf garland threaded through fixed rings and supporting oval medallions with amphorae applied to stippled ground. Frame rests on 4 leaf-capped and scrolled supports terminating in pierced leaf feet. Shaft is reeded and has applied leaf garland with paterae mounts, and supports large boat-form basket. Eight leaf-capped and scrolled arms, each terminating in single... Click for details

Sale Price: $13,000.00
Listed Price $20,000.00
Antique English 3-Basket Epergne Centerpiece by James Dixon 1905
BX080

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver epergne. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1905. Large round and shallow basket set in round mount with shell-and-scroll apron surmounting fluted and knopped baluster on raised and bellied base. Two scrolling and whiplash arms, each supporting ring inset with smaller same basket. Four scrolling stretchers mounted to central pendant knops and same supports on quatrefoil feet. Pierced loose and fluid leaves and scrollwork. Gadrooned rims. Fully... Click for details

Sale Price: $9,425.00
Listed Price $14,500.00
Antique Tiffany American Classical Sterling Silver Loving Cup
BX016

Fin-de-siecle Classical sterling silver loving cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Urn-form with bellied bottom. Three leaf-capped and mounted scroll handles. In relief are men and women, nude with legs merging into leafing scrolls, their embraces abetted by cherubic cup bearers. Subdued eroticism on stippled ground with fruiting grapevines. Reeded foot with stylized egg-and-dart rim and three leaf-and-scroll mounted paw supports. Gilt-washed interior.

At top engraved presentation:... Click for details

Sale Price: $8,125.00
Listed Price $12,500.00
Cartier Traditional Georgian Sterling Silver Centerpiece Bowl
BW796

Traditional Georgian sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Curved sides and raised foot. Cast lion’s head mounts with loose rings. Cast gadrooned rims. Old fashioned and substantial with plenty of room for engraving. Perfect for presentation or display. Fully marked including maker’s (Tuttle) and retailer’s stamps, and maker’s presidential date code for Lyndon Baine Johnson (1963-1969). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 12 1/2 x D 11 1/4 in. Heavy weight:... Click for details

Sale Price: $3,500.00
Listed Price $5,000.00
New York Classical Centerpiece Compote by John Wendt for Ball, Black
BW520

Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black in New York, ca 1870. Round and curved bowl mounted to open support comprising three leafing oak shoots with acorns inset with cast figure of standing boy holding a ball in each hand with one arm raised. Domed foot. Reeding and beading.

A fashionable centerpiece evocative of youth and growth. The figure suggests the influence of the Dancing Faun, the ancient statue in the Uffizi in Florence that was a grand tour icon. The... Click for details

Sale Price: $3,465.00
Listed Price $4,950.00
Antique English Georgian Regency Classical Wine Cooler Centerpiece
BV889

English Georgian Regency sterling silver bowl. Made by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard in London, ca 1830. Bellied bowl with chased and stippled leaf and flower bowl. Concave neck and turned-down leaf-and-dart rim. Leaf-capped and -wrapped side handles with oak branch mounts. Short knopped support with egg-and-dart and leaf-and dart borders on lobed and stippled foot with applied leaves. Plain and square base. Opulent Classical centerpiece for flowers or wine. Marks worn. Excellent condition... Click for details

Sale Price: $6,300.00
Listed Price $9,000.00
Beautiful German Silver Swan Centerpiece Bowl with Rare Glass Liner
BV888

Beautiful German sterling silver swan bowl with rare glass liner. A nice-sized bird with twisting s-scroll neck, closed bill, and direct expression. Gently protuberant haunches and webbed feet in glide mode. Fine delineation of feathers from scaly neck to downy wing plumes. Liner is frosted with scalloped rim. Silver marked “Sterling 925 Fine / Germany” with stamp for Israel Freeman & Son Ltd in London. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 10 1/2 x D 6 in. Weight (silver only): 32... Click for details

Sale Price: $3,850.00
Listed Price $5,500.00
Antique Gorham Martelé Centerpiece Bowl with Pixie Fairies
BR738

Art Nouveau Martelé silver centerpiece. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1920. Bellied on raised and scrolled and curling foot. Rim wide and turned down with chased vegetation with serrated leaves, and chased and applied flowers (lily of the valley) that spill over the scrolled rim. More lily of the valley (chased) on bowl exterior. Foot has chased meandering tendrils. Three gilt and cast figures of winged pixie fairies gripping sides with elongated and tapering bodies that terminate in leaf... Click for details

Sale Price: $9,750.00
Listed Price $15,000.00
Large Antique German Baroque Silver 3-Mast Galleon Nef Wine Trolly
BR579

German 800 silver wine trolly nef, ca 1920. A 3-mast galleon with billowing sales and complicated rigging. Gun ports open and cannons ready to fire. Lots of deck action, too with fighting swordsman and fallen sailors. Holds a special cargo because wood-style hull is a wine trolly. Figurehead spigot with threaded plug, and dolphin side mounts with rotating wheels for cruising across the table. Gives new meaning to the expression “getting sloshed”. Memorable dinner party... Click for details

Sale Price: $19,500.00
Listed Price $30,000.00
German Art Nouveau Silver & Malachite Showstopper Centerpiece
BR552

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau 800 silver and malachite centerpiece bowl. Made by Bruckmann & Söhne in Germany. Shallow bowl with curved sides and wavy rim. Sides exterior have cabochon malachite medallions alternating with plain silver ones. Bowl center has open ball-topped baluster. Bowl rests on four tapering columns with round solid base. Chased fluid leafy scrollwork, as well as leaf-and-dart border on base. An exuberant show-stopper. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 18... Click for details

Sale Price: $4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
Large Antique French Rococo Revival Silver Centerpiece Plateau
BS831

Large French Rococo Revival 950 silver oval centerpiece plateau, ca 1890. Curvilinear cartouche with 6 leaf-mounted scroll supports. Beaded oval on strapwork armorial with ribbon and quiver, and interlaced script monogram. Mirrored top. Note: Larger and more ovalish than appears in images. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 31 3/4 x D 20 1/2 in. #BS831

Sale Price: $11,375.00
Listed Price $17,500.00
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