Pair of gilt 950 silver 2-light candelabra with carved jade shaft. Made by Cartier in France, ca 1930. Each: Carp shaft in carved jade mounted to stepped and beaded oval base. Set in gaping fish mouth are two leaf-wrapped arms each terminating in single bellied urn socket with leaf-and-dart ornament, detachable bobeche, and beaded wax pan. Stylish Modern Classicism with Japanese influence. Fully marked with French 950 hallmark and maker's stamp. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/8 x W 10 3/4... Click for details

Large South American silver covered tureen, 19th C. Oval and bellied. End bracket handles leaf “wrapped” and mounted. Four leaf-mounted scroll supports. Rim interior cabled. Cover domed with ring-finial in form of drooping flower with leaf-and-flower mount. Visible hand hammering. Sturdy and serviceable with charming naïve ornament. Unmarked. Good condition with attractive period wear and patina.

Dimensions: H 10 3/4 x W 14 x D 10 1/4 in. Weight: 83 troy ounces. #BQ769

American 14k gold diamond ring. Double band with classic brilliant-cut diamond (approx. 0.72 carat) in white-gold mount. Very good condition.

Size: 6 1/2. #1142

Sweet 14k white and yellow gold ring with rose-cut diamond in square mount (0.4 carats). United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.

Size: 7 1/2. #1141

Delightful 18k gold figural pin. Stylized owl with ribbed crown, rose-diamond eyes set in concave disc sockets, sweet wing flaps, and branch-gripped talons. Breast inset with turquoise stone. A symbol of wisdom in the advanced taste. United states, ca 1930. Stamped “750”. Very good condition with great color.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 7/8 x D 1/2 in. #873

French 950 silver serving bowl, ca 1900. Square with concave sides and lobed corners. Overhanging rim has Classical leaf-and-dart border and double-scroll corners. Stylish and restrained. Fully marked with Minerva head and indistinct maker’s mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 9 5/8 x D 9 5/8 in. Weight: 23 troy ounces. #BQ680

Beautiful 14k gold flower brooch comprising petals inset with 33 rubies (approx. 3 carats) on white-gold stem encrusted with pave diamonds. The flower is framed by 3 scrolled yellow gold leaves. United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 1 3/8 in. #675

Beautiful Meiji-era shakudo locket with rose gold mount and chain. Locket is rectangular and hinged with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) Cranes and lilies are on one side. On other is fantasy scene with parasol-holding frog drawn in rickshaw by another frog. Locket has hinged bracket mount and ring bale threaded with chain. Japan, ca 1900. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Locket: H (with bail) 1 7/8 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. Chain: L 18 1/4 in.... Click for details

Fabulous Meiji shakudo locket with delicate gold braid border. Rectangular with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) One side are peacock and bamboo with Mount Fuji in background. On other is flower basket. Gold scroll crown with ring bail. Japan, ca 1900. Condition: Some braid fraying and lifting. Otherwise very good.

Dimensions: H (with bail) 2 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. #1122

Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Circular with well and molded rim. Hallmark includes pattern no. 21253 (first produced in 1928). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 11 1/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BQ639

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval window and flat surround encircled with acid-etched stylized leaf-and-berry branch. A modernized traditional motif. With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back and hinged support. Hallmark includes pattern no. 19798 (first produced in 1920) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 3/4 x W 7 1/8 in. Window: H 8 3/8 x W 5 3/4 in. #BQ697

A fabulous 18K white gold bee brooch inlaid with diamonds and rubies. Made by Sabbadini in Milan, ca. 2000. Signed. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: L 1 3/8 x W 1 x H 1/2 in. #1113