Set of 4 down-home sterling silver mint julep cups. Retailed by Bogaert in Lexington, Kentucky. Each: Straight and tapering sides, and reeded rim and base. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Frank W. Smith), retailer’s stamp, and no. 3759. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 14.5 troy ounces. #BX440

Set of 12 fabulous sterling silver place card holders. Each: Two mounted jockeys gallop neck-and-haunch to the finish line, fence in background. A stylized depiction of racing that spares mondain diners the sweaty physicality of pounding horse flesh. A one-of-a-kind gift from the fabled emporium for haut-monde equestrianism. In original cloth-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining gilt-stamped with retailer’s stamp. Marked “Hermès Paris / 925”. Excellent condition.

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Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Shreve, Crump & Low Co. in Boston, ca 1890. Solid and shaped well lobed and tapering sides with leafing, flowering, and scrolling openwork. Gadrooned serpentine rim interspersed with scallop shells. Scroll end handles with graduated beading. Four leaf-mounted splayed supports. Interlaced script monogram engraved in well. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 2232. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 x W 16 1/2 x D 10 1/2 in.... Click for details

Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with concave sides and inset bottom. Cover hinged and raised with scrolled tab and cabled rim. Box interior wood lined. Stylish with plenty of room for engraving. Marked “Sterling 925 / Camusso / Made in Peru”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 8 1/8 x D 5 1/4 in. Gross weight: 18.5 troy ounces. #BX358

Pretty German silver wine cup, 18th century. Gently tapering sides and flat bottom mounted to 3 splayed balls. Chased ornament with loose and fluid flowers and scrolling leaves. Marked. Good condition with nice patina.

Overall dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 3 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 2.8 troy ounces. #BX431

Modern sterling silver still life centerpiece. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. A basket piled with strawberries, pears, apples, grapes, and seed-bursting pomegranates nestled among leaves and curlicue tendrils. Fruits mounted to large leaf. Basket oval and woven with cabled rims and c-scroll end handles. Fully marked including “M. Buccellati”, “Hand Made”, and post-1967 maker’s stamp. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Approximate overall dimensions: H 10 x W 17 x D 14 in.... Click for details

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Barnard & Sons, Ltd in London in 1869. Round with curved bottom and stepped and spread foot. Engraved rinceaux band inset with chased flower heads on stippled ground between beaded borders. Fully marked. Numbered 833 on foot underside. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 5 in. Weight: 6.3 troy ounces. #BX382

Edwardian Classical sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Howard & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Traditional amphora urn: Girdled ovoid bowl on stepped and domed foot. High-looping side handles with triangular leaf mounts. Reeded rims. Traditional elegance with plenty of room for engraving. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 705. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 11 3/4 x W 9 x D 5 7/8 in. Weight: 34.5 troy ounces. #BX226

Acorn sterling silver bowl. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round well, curved and tapering sides, and wide hand-hammered shoulder applied with stylized acorns. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (1945-77) and no. 642. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 6 7/8 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BX381

Pair of Midcentury Modern sterling silver 2-light candelabra. Designed by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) for International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Two arms, each comprising two open quadrilateral scrolls inset at center with volute scroll terminating in buds overhanging sides. Each arm terminates in socket. Sockets tall and tapering with wide flat rim and stylized leaves and beads at bottom. Arms mounted to raised foot with knop comprising alternating rings and beads. Marked “International... Click for details

Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Designed by Alphonse La Paglia (d. 1953) for International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Curved and tapering sides and flared rim. Short open support comprising alternating ring and bead surmounted by two small beads. Raised and round foot. Marked “International / Sterling / La Paglia Designed / 139 14”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 10 in. Weight: 26.8 troy ounces. #BX362

Gilded Age sterling silver loving cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Round and tapering bowl with 3 handles leaf-mounted to bowl and knop. Flared rim and raised foot; both with stepped reeding. Meandering fruiting grapevine with curlicue tendrils and bunches with come concealed by veined and serrated leaves. Four cast boar’s heads with projecting snouts, alert ears, and beady eyes mounted to knop. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps (Bigelow, Kennard & Co.) and... Click for details