Elegant Edwardian sterling silver and crystal vase. Made by Durgin (later part of Gorham) in Concord, NH. Sterling silver base comprising pierced cylinder on urn mount terminating in upward tapering shaft on raised foot with reeded rim. Crystal vessel with wavy petal rim and bellied bowl terminating in cone encased in tapering cylinder. Pretty acid-etched flowers with cut stems and petals. Silver hallmark includes no. 55 and Chicago retailer’s stamp CD Peacock. Very good condition.

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Craftsman hand-hammered sterling silver bowl. Made by Arthur Stone in Gardner, Mass. Curved and tapering sides and stepped inset foot. Hallmark includes silversmith’s initial U for Earl H. Underwood, who was active from 1921-7. Very good condition with nice shimmer.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 9 5/8 in. Weight: 24 troy ounces. #BQ580

Victorian sterling silver salver. Made by Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd in London in 1892. Round with beaded rim and ribbed shoulder. Engraved strapwork wreath with flowers and foliage (center vacant). Three volute-scroll supports. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 16 3/8 in. Weight: 60 troy ounces. #BH191

Midcentury Modern sterling silver pipkin. Curved and tapering sides, v-form lip spout, and stained-wood baluster handle. Hallmark includes pattern no. 22739 and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 4 3/8 in. Gross weight: 6.4 troy ounces. #BQ224

Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Circular well, curved sides, and reeded rim. Hallmark includes pattern no. 22843 and director’s letter M (1947-56). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 12.5 troy ounces. #BH669

Antique European silver strainer, ca 1840. Round bowl with concentric piercing, gadrooned rim, and feathered open loop handle. On handle back is engraved shaded block monogram NP. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 7 3/4 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #AW822

Adams-style sterling silver centerpiece bowl on plateau. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1890.

Bowl: Curved and steeply tapering with turned-down rim and domed foot. Plateau: Octagonal and domed on corner bracket supports. Curvilinear frames and Adams-style ornament in form of garlands, beribboned wreaths, scallop shells, and volute pilasters. Bowl has loose-mounted wreath rings. A sumptuous adaptation of late 18th-century design.

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Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879-1880. This set comprises teapot, creamer, and sugar.

Each: Bellied with short reeded neck and foot ring. Bracket handles (teapot handle stained wood). Teapot has gently raised hinged cover with ball finial and s-form spout. Creamer has discreet lip spout. Allover honeycomb hand hammering applied with lots of period motifs: oversized leaves and lily pads as well as granulated soil; rich and varied... Click for details

American Art Nouveau sterling silver vase, ca 1890. Undulating baluster vase with stem-framed lobes, wavy rim, and domed foot. Chased and repousse floral ornament: Splayed and overlapping irises with swooping leaves. Top in form of open interlaced (woven) leaves. Hallmarked “Sterling” with no. 4213. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 20 3/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 65.2 troy ounces. #BQ465

Hand made sterling silver bowl. Made by Arthur Stone in Gardner, Mass. Curved and tapering sides and stepped foot. A beautiful piece in the Craftsman tradition. Hallmark includes benchman’s initial G for Herman W. Glendenning, who was active from 1920-37. Fine condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BQ478

Art Deco sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1924. Wide mouth, steeply tapering sides, and stepped foot. Interior has acid-etched interlaced arcade inset with flowers and scalloped border. A semi-abstract design that draws on Victorian prototypes. Hallmark includes pattern no. 20448A (first produced in 1924) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x D 11 1/2 in. Weight: 37.2 troy ounces. #BH290

George VI sterling silver gravy boat. Made in London in 1939. Wide-bodied bowl with scalloped rim, helmet mouth, capped-scroll handle, and 3 shell-mounted hoof supports. Traditional Georgian – still vital after more than two centuries. Fully marked with retailer’s stamp (Peter Guille, Ltd). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/8 x D 4 1/8 in. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces. #BQ444