Classical sterling silver bird bath compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow bowl with turned-down rim and raised foot. Two cast bird figures with voluminous plumage and flamboyant crowns perch on bowl rim, ready to cluck and flap and flutter. Stylized and raised ornament on rim, including leaf-and-dart and dentil. Fully marked with pre-1875 pattern no. 3739 and directors’ letter M (1873-91). Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 11 1/4 x D 9 3/8... Click for details

German Gothic parcel gilt silver tankard, ca 1870. Traditional form with c-scroll handle, leaf-capped and scrolled thumb rest, hinged and domed beehive cover, and four large splayed ball supports. Low-relief frieze depicting king surrounded by spear-bearing infantry. In background is stone fortress. Balls have chased strapwork. An inspired evocation of olden-days Teutonic warriors. Good heft for swinging back a yeasty brew. Fully marked including alloy 13 lot (that is, 812 silver). Excellent... Click for details

Stylish Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Rectilinear with curved corners and curved and tapering well. Curved and inset end handles terminating in tubes. Rests on two tubular supports. Fully marked and numbered 952. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 13 1/4 x D 6 7/8 in. Weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BQ856

Austrian Neoclassical 800 silver gravy boat on stand with ladle, ca 1920. Boat: Helmet mouth with high-looping scroll handle, stepped oval foot, gilt-washed interior, and reeded rim with leaves and berries. Stand: Shaped oval with same rim. Ladle has wide and gilt-washed oval bowl. Elegant with nice heft. All pieces fully marked. Boat and stand have Schwarz & Steiner maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat on stand: H 6 7/8 x W 9 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Ladle: L 7 1/4 in. Total... Click for details

Regency Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Sloping rim and hinged and overlapping double covers with cutout scrolled rims. Stationary bracket handle. Fretwork rims. Handle same with beaded borders. Engraved on sides are floral garlands and oval frames with interlaced monogram. Covers have armorial frames (vacant) and flowers, and stylized floral border. Partitioned interior for holding two... Click for details

Chinese silver vase, ca 1900. Classical amphora with domed foot, concave neck, and flared mouth. Branch-style scroll handles mounted to neck. Oval frames with bamboo, blossoming prunus branches, and perched birds including one severe owl. Leaf-and-dart at base. Marked with Chinese characters. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 13 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 31 troy ounces. #BQ918

Big and beautiful sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Jenkins & Jenkins, Inc. (previously Jacobi & Jenkins) in Baltimore. Globular with leaf-capped s-scroll handle and wide round mouth with lip spout. Scattered and overlapping flowers in repousse on stippled ground. Presentation dated 1909 engraved on underside. Fully marked with maker’s stamp (1908-ca 1915) and no. 284. Fine condition with beautiful period patina.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x W 9 x D 6 1/2 in. Weight: 35 troy ounces.... Click for details

German Baroque-style parcel gilt 800 silver beaker, ca 1900. Tapering sides and curved bottom with 3 leaf-mounted pomegranate supports bursting with seeds. Chased and fluid rinceaux floral ornament on stippled ground. Interior gilt. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces. #BQ911

Pair of Classical sterling silver covered vegetable dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York.

Each: Oval bowl with curved sides and scalloped rim. Applied stylized volute-scroll flower border and beaded oval frames (vacant). Ends have pierced scrolls and rosettes. Domed cover with bead-and-reel border. Shaped and reeded ring handle leaf-mounted to raised oval with egg-and-dart border. Handle twist-locks for converting cover to second serving dish. Fully marked including pattern no. 14762... Click for details

Georgian style salver tray. Made by Fisher in Jersey City. Four curved sides and curvilinear concave corners. Molded rim. Four volute scroll supports. Fully marked and numbered 2832. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 12 x 12 in. Weight: 33 troy ounces. #BQ719

Pair of beautiful sterling silver jam compotes. Made by Joseph & John Angell in London in 1845-48. Each: Shaped oval bowl on solid stem terminating in domed foot. Domed cover with solid leaf-mounted strawberry finial. Allover pierced scrollwork. Scrolled rims interspersed with flowers (bowl) and shells (foot). Support has chased and engraved leaves. Scrolled frames (vacant). Detachable red glass liner. Fancy pieces from the early Victorian era. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x... Click for details

Pretty sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Frank M. Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1940. Boat: Curved sides, high looping scroll handle, and short splayed foot. Ruffly asymmetrical rim with scrolls and leaves. Stand: Curved with foot ring. Rim has applied scrolls and leaves. Hallmarked and numbered 2287. Good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 1/4 x W 7 x D 4 in. Stand: H 1 x W 8 x D 5 1/4 in. Total weight: 10 troy ounces. #BQ575