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German Rococo silver gilt sleigh. Imported to England in 1899 by Berthold Muller. Ovoid bowl with chased and open scrolls and flowers on leafing-scroll stretchers. Mounted to front is scrolled cartouche (vacant) with irregular leaf surround. A frothy, fantasy vehicle piloted by a cherub exuberantly waving a banner overhead. Hanau maker’s stamp B. Neresheimer & Söhne. English sterling import marks with Chester assay stamp. Very good condition with nice toning.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/2 x L... Click for details

Craftsman sterling silver petal bowl. Made by the Kalo Shop in Chicago. Shallow with curved sides with wide tooled lobes and gently scrolled and scalloped rim. Visible hand hammering. The mark in use from 1929 to 1932: “Sterling / Hand Wrought / The Kalo Shop / Chicago / U.S.A. “, and no. 59. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BX373

Pair of desirable Chrysanthemum sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York.

Each: Oval well, curved and tapering sides, and scalloped rim with applied leaf-and-flower ornament. Domed cover with scalloped rim and imbricated leaf border applied to top. Flower-wrapped ring finial with leaf-mount and bead-and-reel border. Finial twist lock for converting cover to second serving dish. A sumptuous pair—or quartet—in the historic Japonesque pattern.

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Fabulous Japanese silver teapot, ca 1890. Globular with dragons on roiling waves. Dragon handle with talon mounts. Spout same with projecting talons “puncturing” the surface. Raised cover with dragon head finial. A dramatic vessel with fierce, scaly beasts to slay the conventions of tea party gentility. Marked Konoike, a Yokohama maker whose work is in the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x W 10 1/2 x D 5 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 31.5 troy ounces.... Click for details

Rare and unusual Aesthetic sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Beehive-form with lobed rings; tapering neck, c-scroll handle with elongated split mount and bands, and raised and reeded foot. Engraved stylized ornament on neck and bowl. Handle applied with same. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pre-1875 pattern no. 3602, and director’s letter M (1873-91). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 4 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 7.2 troy ounces. #BX501

Modern Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. Ovalish well with tapering and fluted sides and scalloped rim. Visible hand hammering. Fully marked including post-1967 maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 12 3/4 x D 9 7/8 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. #BW784

Set of 6 Modern sterling silver goblets. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Conical bowl on spool support mounted to tapering stem; foot round and gently raised. Easy grip with nice balance. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20168, director’s letter m, and wartime star (1943-5). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/8 x D 3 1/4 in. Total weight: 47 troy ounces. #BX544

Louis XV-pattern sterling silver tea strainer. Made by Whiting Mfg. Co. (part of Gorham) in Providence. Round bowl with twisted fluting and bead-and-reel rim. Handle and rim support have raised scrolls and leaf terminals. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 3666. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 6 x D 2 3/4 in. #BX331

American Craftsman sterling silver tea ball, ca 1920. Short neck and hinged cover with straight sides and gently raised top. All over hand hammering. Chain has finger ring for swishing around the pot to make the most of the precious leaves. Fully marked including Bailey, Banks & Biddle and Merrill Bros stamps, and no. 0132. Very good condition.

Dimensions (without chain): H 1 7/8 x D 1 5/8 in. Weight: 1 troy ounces. #BX332

Set of 16 Chrysanthemum sterling silver butter pats. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain and shaped round well. Shoulder has rinceaux-style flower heads and tendrils. Rim scalloped. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 7228, order no. 3333, and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 19 troy ounces. #BX560

Bamboo-pattern sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. In New York. Solid well and open sides comprising bamboo stalks. A great Midcentury example of Tiffany’s ongoing adaptation of Asian motifs. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 23892, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 9 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 44 troy ounces. #BX505

Pair of turn-of-the-century cast silver busts of ancien regime courtiers. The woman evokes a Baroque beauty from the reign of Louis XIV with an imperious face softened with ringlets, a necklace of walnut-sized pearls around a bare throat, and a low-cut bow-tied bodice. The man belongs to the late 18th century with ribbon-tied wig and face exuding calm and serenity, oblivious to the horror to come. Both appear to be unmarked. Probably German. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Woman: H 5 3/4 x W... Click for details