Set of 12 sterling silver ashtrays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Rectangular with tapering sides and concave ovalish cradle. The individual size that makes smoking look stylish. Dangerous table accessories. Fully marked. Six have director’s letter m (1907-47) and 6 have director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). In latter group, 2 have pattern no. 59001. All other ashtrays have pattern no. 19099. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Heavy total weight: 27... Click for details

Pair of gift-quality repousse sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Jacobi & Jenkins in Baltimore, who were active from 1894-1908. Each: Baluster with floral repousse on stippled ground. Three leaf-mounted volute supports. Cover bell-form with stippled vertical leaves and piercing. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 2 1/8 in. Total weight: 6 troy ounces. #BR464

Classical coin silver baby cup, ca 1850. Octagonal with gently tapering sides and plain facets alternating with ornamented ones engraved with vertical scrolls and flowers. Leaf-and-dart rims. Leaf-capped s-scroll handle. A pretty, girly design by by Tifft & Whiting who were active in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, ca 1840-53. Fully marked with maker’s stamp and phrase “Pure Silver Coin”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 5/8 x W 3 7/8 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces.... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver drinks set for one. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1930. This set comprises carafe, cup, and tray in the faceted geometric style.

Carafe has curved sides with girdle, leaf-capped s-scroll handle, stepped foot. Onion-dome stopper with ball finial and cork plug. Interior has glass insulation. Cup has curved sides and stepped foot. Tray round with deep well and molded rim. For the nightstand or desk.

Fully marked. Cup and tray stamped “Tiffany & Co. /... Click for details

Classical coin silver baby cup, Drum-form with ribbing and beading. Engraved quivers, flowers, and leaves forming cartouche (vacant). Scroll-bracket handle. Marked “G. W & H” for Gale, Woods & Hughes, a New York maker active ca 1833-45. Good condition with attractive period wear. Engraved ornament is nicely “sunk”.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BS878

Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by John L. Westervelt in New York, ca 1860. Straight and gently tapering sides, capped s-scroll handle, and beaded rims. Two rondels interspersed with fleurs de lys and inset with male and female Renaissance profiles. Large round cartouche with strapwork border (vacant). A beautiful example of the Medallion motif that Westervelt also used on his flatware. Marked “J. L. W.” Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 1/8 x D 2... Click for details

Modern sterling silver bowl. Hand-made by Arthur Stone in Gardner, Mass. Squarish with 4 fluidly curved and tapering sides, and flat rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and craftsman’s initial C for either David Carlson (fl. 1909-19) or Magnus Carlberg (fl. 1922-32). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 7 3/4 x D 7 3/4 in. Weight: 13 troy ounces. #BR419

American Greek Revival sterling silver compote, ca 1865. Oval helmet bowl on short knopped stem flowing into round foot support by 4 leaf-capped scrolled shield supports. Leaf-capped scroll bracket handle with cast herm in figure of piping cherub. Handle mounted to end with flying volute scroll. Bowl exterior has chased leaf border on stippled ground terminating in applied volutes. Loose and feathery leaves and flowers engraved on bowl and foot.

Lively Classicism attributed to JR Wendt, a New... Click for details

George V sterling silver salver. Made by Hamilton & Inches in Edinburgh in 1919. Round with crisply molded curvilinear Georgian piecrust rim. Three leaf-capped volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 12 troy ounces. #BS869

Chinese silver centerpiece bowl, ca 1900. Curved sides and raised and spread foot. One front bamboo, birds, blossoming prunus branch, and robed and bearded sage: Modish motifs on stippled ground. On back large and shaped tubular frame (vacant). Handwork and hammering. Marked with Chinese characters. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 10 1/4 in. Weight: 36.4 troy ounces. #BR435

Turn-of-the-century European silver bell. Tulip-bowl with twisted gadrooning. Figural handle depicting an old-fashioned countryman holding two live fowl. Here’s dinner—eventually. Substantial and tactile with melodious ting-a-ling. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 1 7/8 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BN700

Pair of sterling silver swans. Made by Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1920. Each: Fine feathering with downy plumed wings and scaly neck as well as closed bill and penetrating eyes. Hollow gilt-washed bodies to be filled with treats. Stately birds to grace your next dinner party. Fully marked including Durgin and Gorham stamps and no. 33. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x W 4 1/2 x D 8 in. Total weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BQ997