Turn-of-the-century German sterling silver 3-mast galleon nef. Imported to England by Lionel Spiers in London in 1924.

Sides have finely delineated “wood” planks decorated with conch-blowing figures and flowery scrolls. Deck also “wood” with mounted canons and sailors on the lookout. Some clamber up the crow’s nest for a better view of enemy action. The captain is at the wheel. Historically accurate with anchor, lantern, figurehead, and rudder. Cruises along, sails billowing, on 4... Click for details

Traditional sterling silver serving tray. Retailed by Cartier in New York, ca 1950. Round with molded and curvilinear piecrust rim. Long live Georgian! Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 4607. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 12 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 21.5 troy ounces. #BR563

Midcentury Modern sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. In form of abstract wrapped leaf with asymmetrical mouth and irregular seam. Raised round foot. Fully marked including postwar pattern no. 23425. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/2 x W 5 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 21.5 troy ounces. #BT084

Art Deco sterling silver baby cup. Straight sides and c-scroll handle. On exterior, a girl with ringlets and another with a bob lean against stacks of lettered boxes, some with springing jacks. All letters represented, starting with A for adorable, B for bouncing, and C for cuddly—and so on through the alphabet. Room at top and bottom for spelling out a special announcement. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (HR Morss) and no. 999. Morss was active in Attleboro, Mass., from the 1930s to... Click for details

Pair of unusual and delightful German sterling silver spice boxes. Imported to England in 1895 by Berthold Muller in London. Each: Globular body with chased scrolls and paterae in curvilinear frames. Chubby drumstick legs terminating in big, scaly talons. Detachable upper body with dense imbricated feathers, wattle, and “mohawk” style crown. Interior cap pierced with rooster finial. Exuberant tail. Upright and swaggering table ornaments. German maker marks and English import marks. Very... Click for details

Scandinavian Modern sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Kristian M. Hestenes in Bergen, Norway, ca 1950. Straight and tapering cup on spread and stepped foot. Detachable top with curved shoulder and short neck with built-in strainer. Cover has overhanging crimped rim and berry finial. A useful vessel from the glacial North for serving some warming concoction. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 3/8 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight:12.5 troy ounces. #BT080

Antique European Renaissance Revival silver gilt chalice, ca 1850. Bowl on baluster shaft on shaped, domed, and stepped foot. Chased scrolls framing religious imagery. On bowl, the veil of Veronica interspersed with pendant branches. On foot, are the symbols of the Four Evangels. On shaft, winged angel heads. Tactile and sumptuous. Marked. Very good condition with nice age-related toning.

Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 4 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 11.5 troy ounces. #BS963

Pair of very tall American Edwardian Regency sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1920. Tapering shaft on domed foot. Urn socket with detachable bobeche. On shaft two beaded and beribboned oval frames; one frame inset with amphora; the other has engraved interlaced script monogram. Engraved garland on foot. Traditional ornament on Modern, elongated form. Marked “Sterling / R444A”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 21 1/4 x D 5 3/4 in. Weighted. #BT064

Art Deco sterling silver double bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Two separate hearts joined by a narrow bridge. The perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the modern romantic. Fully marked including pattern no. 17796A (first produced in 1910) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 9 3/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Weight: 6.8 troy ounces. #BT078

Rare George III sterling silver teapot on stand. Made by Peter & Ann Bateman in London in 1795. Teapot: Oval body with diagonal spout, hinged and domed cover with wood finial, and capped and high-looping stained wood handle. Stand: Oval with four fluted and tapering supports. Both have bright-cut floral rinceaux and paterae borders, and wreaths inset with coronet and letter M (note: one teapot wreath vacant). Reeding and pointille. Fashionable Neoclassicism by the noted Georgian silversmiths.... Click for details

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.

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Edwardian Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910 Gently upwards tapering sides, scrolled bracket handle, and flat rim. Gilt-washed interior. Two acid-etched frames with little girls from around the world (each in national costume) giving thanks at table. A third frame, bordered by potted rose bushes, is vacant. Below is phrase: “It is very nice to think the world is full of meat and drink / with little children saying grace in every Christian kind of place”.

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