George III sterling silver sugar basket, 1783. Conical bowl on knopped stem flowing into raised foot. Rims beaded; c-scroll swing handle same. Pierced flower head borders and paterae joined by engraved swag. Detachable red glass liner. Fully marked including London assay stamp and indistinct maker’s mark; possibly Samuel Wood. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 4 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. H (with handle) 6 1/8 in. Weight (without glass): 4.8 troy ounces. #BT614

French 950 silver tastevin, ca 1920. Curved bowl with tooled grape bunches alternating with scalloped lobes. Raised center inset with 5 frank coin dated 1832, which was issued during the reign of Louis-Philippe (1830-48). Shaped handle mounted to ring and engraved with grape bunch and motto “Le bon vin rejouit le cœur” Marked with Minerva head and maker’s stamp for Marc Parrod, who was active in Dijon from ca 1903-1944. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 1/8 in.... 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. Condition: A few minor edge chips. Otherwise very good.

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

Large turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass cologne bottle with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Globular; short neck and everted rim in collar. Ball stopper. Dense and leafing rinceaux overlay. Large scrolled cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Glass is clear. Marks including maker’s and retailer’s (The Metcalf Co.) stamps and no. 3010. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/8 x D 5 1/8 in. #BT166