Spanish Rococo silver figure of Virgin Mary and Child, late 18 C. Mary, in loose gown and sumptuous cloak gathered at hip, stands with one arm outstretched and the other supporting Jesus, who holds the orb and cross in his infant palm and raises his other hand in blessing. Domed base chased with scrolls and flowers; gilt coat of arms front center. Base rim engraved with phrase: Por Dona Isavel Contin en la paroqvial de la Almvnia en el ano de 1774. Marks for maker (Juan Altet), city (Barcelona),... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in flat acid-etched surround: Clusters of flowers and leaves between scalloped borders. Top vacant. Open bracket supports. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including no. 432, unidentified maker’s stamp (a 5-point star), and St Louis retailer’s stamp (Mermod, Jaccard & King Co.). Very good condition with strong definition.

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Exotic mixed metal tea caddy. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Sterling silver ginger-jar with squat and tapering sides, short neck, and snug-fitting cover. Copper ornament with irregular scrollwork. Fully marked including pattern no. 11975, director’s letter m, and phrase “Copper and Silver”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BT602

Set of 14 Edwardian Rococo sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1912-3. Each: Shaped well and scrolled and wavy rim. Shoulder has chased garlands alternating with scrolled frames (vacant). Fully marked including no. A6443 and date symbol (13 plates have 1913 and one has 1912). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 6 5/8 in. Total weight: 79 troy ounces. #BR759

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier silver candlesticks, 1829. Each: Baluster with tooled floral bands at top and base, and raised foot. Flared top terminating in flat socket. Graceful and restrained. Marks include year and Viennese maker’s stamp (Wallnöfer). Very good condition with period patina.

Dimensions: H 9 5/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weighted shaft. Total gross weight: 27 troy ounces. #BT499

Large turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass cologne bottle with engraved silver overlay. Globular; short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Dense overlapping and interlaced overlay in form of flower heads and tendrils. Glass is clear. Marked “Sterling Silver Deposit 68”. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. #BT165

Turn-of-the-century Chinese hardstone koro. Bellied bowl on sturdy leg-and-paw supports. Carved foo dog side mounts with loose-mounted rings. Short neck collar and raised and reeded cover are 800 silver. Cover has German marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x W 5 x D 3 1/4 in. #BR748

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver paper knife. Double-sided sterling silver handle with flower heads and buds entwined and overlapping open scrollwork. Blade flat with pointed tip. Marked “Sterling” and numbered B1830. Very good condition.

Length: 12 3/4 in. #BS134

French Art Deco 950 silver coffee and tea set, ca 1930. This set comprises 4 pieces: coffeepot, teapot, creamer, and sugar. Each: faceted body and raised and spread foot. Sugar has horizontal side handles inset with stained wood. All other handles silver-mounted stained-wood scroll bracket. Covers gently raised with stained-wood finial; coffeepot and teapot covers hinged. Creamer and sugar interior gilt. Chic geometric style for a traditional social ritual. Fully marked including Minerva head... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver serving tray. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia. Round; rim everted and applied with scrolls and flowers. Fully marked including maker’s (Fuchs) and retailer’s stamps, and no. 231. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BT520

Edwardian sterling silver baby porringer on plate. Made by Kerr in Newark, ca 1915. Porringer has gently upward tapering sides and solid shaped handle. Plate has deep plain well. Acid-etched menagerie with lions and tigers and bears as well as domestic critters like cats and dogs. Porringer has vacant circular frame for engraving the initials of the sweetest beast of all. Fully marked and numbered 1684. Excellent condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: Porringer: H 1 3/4 x W 6 3/8 x D 4... Click for details

Set of 4 George II cast sterling silver candlesticks. Made by John Cafe in London in 1748. Each: Knopped shaft with leaf flange mounted to inset circle in scroll and leaf quadrilateral foot. Spool socket. Bobeche lobed and detachable with leaf corners. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Total weight: 65 troy ounces. #BT401