Classical coin silver serving tongs. Made by William Gale & Son in New York. U-form with traditional English double-scroll terminal on each side and scalloped shanks. One side has shaped blade with open rectangles; the other side has 3 tines. Monogram engraved on handle. A fine piece by a historic maker, that underwent many changes in partnerships and names. It was active in this incarnation in the 1850s. Marked. Very good condition. Taut and springy.

Length: 9 1/2 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces.... Click for details

Modern Classical sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Each: Deep well and turned-down molded ogee rim interspersed with stylized scallop shells. Short support flowing into raised foot. Fully marked including pattern no. 14291C and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 7 1/4 in. Total weight: 18 troy ounces. #BT125

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890.

This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad/terrapin forks (6 3/8), 12 seafood forks (6), and 12 ice cream forks (5 5/8); Spoons: 10 teaspoons (5 5/8), 12 round gumbo spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (10 1/8), 12 lunch knives (8 7/8), and 11 butter spreaders (5... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau clear glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Globular body with high-looping handle, upward tapering cylindrical neck, and helmet mouth. Ball stopper with short plug. Dense and scrolling fruiting grapevine overlay. Scrolled asymmetrical cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Handle and mouth in silver collar as is stopper neck. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Mermod, Jaccard), and no. 36150. Very... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1920, This set comprises mug, cereal bowl, and plate. Acid-etched safari with leaping gazelles, striding giraffes, wading hippos, and plodding elephants. A rambling procession featuring the stars of the animal kingdom. Fully marked and numbered 1051H (cup), 1052H (bowl), and plate (1053H). Bowl has retailer’s stamp (JE Caldwell). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Cup: H 2 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Bowl: H 2 x... Click for details

Pair of Martele silver compotes. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1909. Each: Gilt-washed well with gently turned-down and wavy rim. Domed foot with castellated rim. Scattered leaves and flowers chased on hand-hammered ground.

On foot underside engraved interlaced script monogram, the phrase “W.C. Codman / 1909”, and date ‘December 25, / 1913”. William Christmas Codman was an English designer who worked for Gorham beginning in 1891. He oversaw the company’s Martele production from its... Click for details

American Classical coin silver baby cup ca 1850. Drum-form with molded rim and base, and s-scroll handle. Engraved scrolled frames with leafy-scrolls and scallop shells, of which 2 filled with engine-turned ornament, and 1 inset with scrolled trefoil (inset). Flower shoots between frames. Unidentified mark with arm-and-hammer, letter F, and anchor. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 4 1/8 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BT055

Fancy turn-of-the-century sterling silver Classical centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and solid well. Sides have chased flowers and scrolled frames inset with pierced diaper. Wavy rim applied with scallop shells and acanthus leaves. Reeded foot ring with 4 leaf-mounted scroll supports. Fully marked including pattern no. 11798 (first produced in 1893) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 14 in. Weight: 34 troy ounces.... Click for details

Large Edwardian Classical sterling silver box. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. in London in 1910. Spread trapezoid with concave corners. Cover hinged, flat, and tabbed. Raised imbricated leaf-and-berry borders. Box interior velvet lined. Cover interior gilt washed. Underside leather-lined. A dresser-top showpiece for important jewelry or keepsakes. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 12 x D 8 1/2 in. Gross weight: 58 troy ounces. #BR606

Forty-eight piece sterling silver plates and bowls in Winthrop. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. This set comprises 12 dinner plates, 12 dessert plates, 12 bread and butter plates, and 12 bowls.

A rare large multi-course set in the historic pattern comprising laurel-wreath border inset with flower head that was first produced in 1909.

Full marked including director’s letter m and pattern nos. 17630C (dinner plates), 30547 (dessert plates and bowls), and 17655C (bread and butter... Click for details

Art Nouveau sterling silver pen tray. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1890. Tubular well engraved with interlaced script monogram. Dense tooled border with Grotesque masks and the bobbing heads of Lorelai maidens, their tentacular arms plashing in the waves. Fully marked and numbered N214. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 11 1/8 x D 5 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BT065

Art Nouveau sterling silver and glass inkwell. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1890. Clear rectilinear block body with diaper ornament cut to underside. Well has four curved sides and curved bottom. Short neck in sterling silver collar as is hinged and girdled cover. Concave shoulder with corner mounts comprising Classical goddess heads with crown and flowing tresses. Haunting and rarified desk companions. Fully marked and numbered 886. Very good condition.

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