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Cosmos sterling silver coffee set on tray. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Gently curved and half-fluted bodies. Coffeepot and creamer have reeded stained-wood high-looping handles with silver bead and tendril split-mount. Coffeepot and sugar have raised cover with lobed bead finial mounted to chased patera. Visible hand hammering. A Danish Modern Classical pattern first produced in 1915. Illustrated in: Drucker, Georg Jensen, 1997, p. 218... Click for details

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

Large and Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1923. Round with well, gently tapering shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20221 (first produced in 1923) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 15 in. Weight: 36 troy ounces. #BW544

American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York, ca 1920. Bowl has curved sides and straight circular foot. Spare historic design that works equally well in Modern interiors. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 19750, and director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965) as well as phrase: “Reproduction / Original by / Joseph Conyers / Boston / about 1700”. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 9 in. Weight: 24.5 troy ounces. #BW301

Edwardian Regency sterling silver tea tray. Made by William B. Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1920. Shaped well with curved sides and chamfered corners. Tapering shoulder and molded rim. Scroll bracket handles mounted to ends. Engraved ornament including garland between pointille borders on shoulder. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 641. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 x W 28 x D 17 1/2 in. Weight: 112 troy ounces. #BW455

Novelty sterling silver candlesnuffer. Made by Richard Dimes Company in South Boston, ca 1950. Bell-form bowl with gadrooned rim and vasiform finial mounted to twisted and rectilinear shaft. Mounted to terminal is cutout squirrel. A tamed and friendly beast emblematic of thrift. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 50. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x L 8 3/4 x D 1 1/2 in. Weight: 1 troy ounce. #BV914

Pair of Dutch Classical 934 silver boxes, 1863. One box is round and the other rectangular. Stepped and hinged covers and gadrooned rims. Marked. Very good condition. Dimensions: Round: H 3 1/2 x D 5 1/8 in. Rectangular: H 3 1/2 x W 5 7/8 x D 4 in.;

With: Dutch Classical 833 silver tray, 1840. Rectangular well, turned out shoulder, and gadrooned rim. Rests on 4 corner ball supports. Marked. Very good condition. Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 11 3/8 x D 8 1/4 in.

Total weight: 42.5 troy ounces.... Click for details

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Round well and turned-down rim with chased and applied ornament: Scrolled-cartouches between flower bunches and irregularly scrolled rim. A fresh and pretty centerpiece wrought in precious metal. With original silver-plated liner with loose-mounted rings and brass frog. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 18749 (first produced in 1914), and director’s letter m. Liner same with phrase... Click for details

Pair of Edwardian Regency sterling silver compotes. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1909. Each: Round and shallow well bordered by engraved scrolls, leaves, and flowers; center vacant. Baluster shaft with base knop and raised foot. Bowl and foot shoulders have tubular piercing overlaid with swags, and open heraldic shields inset with flowers. Rims scrolled and interspersed with leaves. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Bailey, Banks & Biddle) stamps, patent... Click for details

Two pairs of Edwardian Regency sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York, ca 1909. Each: Ovoid body with engraved scrolled frames inset with flowers and leaves. One frame engraved with interlaced script monogram. Short neck and pierced and domed cover with vasiform finial. Foot raised with tubular piercing overlaid with swags, and open heraldic shields inset with flowers. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 5542/47, and patent year 1909. Very... Click for details

Elizabeth II sterling silver grape shears. Made by Israel Freeman & Son, Ltd in Sheffield in 1963. Double-sided fruiting grapevine handle and finger rings with foxes on hindlegs looking longingly at the out-of-reach bunches. A charming allusion to Aesop’s sour grapes fable. Bottom blade serrated. Fully marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BW494

George IV sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Charles Fox II in London in 1833. Rectilinear with chamfered corners, reeded base, and stepped top. Push-and-slide panel at bottom. Neck short and straight, and cover domed with ball finial. Chased and engraved scallop shells, leaves, and flowers. Elegant late Georgian Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 5/8 in. Heavy weight: 14 troy ounces. #BW613