George II sterling silver gravy boat. Bellied bowl with scrolled helmet mouth and leaf-capped double-scroll flying handle. Rests on 3 hoofs with volute scroll mounts. A great piece of sturdy, working Georgian. Worn hallmarks with London date letter from 1739-55. Good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 7 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BN215

Pair of European shagreen and silver candlesticks, ca 1880. Each: Column on raised square base covered with green-tinted shagreen. Silver Corinthian capital with detachable and wavy clear glass bobeche and beaded and square silver socket. Column encircled with scaly snake. On base silver mounts including paterae and scrolls as well as dolphins at corners. Unmarked.

Condition: Uneven sunning with one candlestick noticeably more faded. The faded candlestick has largely intact shagreen apart... Click for details

George III sterling silver salver. Made in London in 1766. Round with 3 ball-and-claw supports. Fancy gadrooned rim with soft ogee arches and raised garland. Well center has ornamented interlaced monogram. Hallmarked RR for salver maker Robert Rew. Very good condition with attractive period wear and patina.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 13 in. Weight: 31.5 troy ounces. #BN356

Sterling silver corkscrew with stag’s horn handle. Made by John Hasselbring in Brooklyn, ca 1900. Easy-grip corrugated horn with silver end mounts. Each mount vacant for engraving. Great period barware by a historic New York maker. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x W 6 1/4 in. #BQ106

Pair of Neoclassical sterling silver sweet meat bowls. Made by Howard & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Each: Boat-form bowl with volute scrolls on oval foot mounted to rectangular base. Engraved bands of lines, arches, and waves. Reeded bowl and foot rims. Austere English-style elegance. Hallmarks include no. 676. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 6 5/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 12.3 troy ounces. #BP950

Edwardian sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Bellied with turned-down rim decorated with garlands and ribbon as well as applied scrolls and shells. Interior gilt with radiating flutes. Four volute scroll supports with fancy leaf-and-shell mounts. Hallmark includes no. A1753. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x D 12 in. Heavy weight: 46 troy ounces. #BP915

American Colonial sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany in New York. Bowl has curved sides and straight circular foot. Spare historic design that works equally well in Modern interiors. Hallmark includes pattern no. 19750, director’s letter M (1947-56), and phrase: “Reproduction / Original by / Joseph Conyers / Boston / about 1700.” Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 9 in. Weight: 23.9 troy ounces. #BP981

Sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Arthur Stone in Gardner, Mass. Curved sides and stepped foot. Beautiful craftsmanship and traditional form. Hallmark includes initial T for Herbert A. Taylor, who worked for Stone from 1908-37. Good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 8 1/8 in. Weight: 16.5 troy ounces. #BP908

Sterling silver bowl with bold ornament. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1884. Round with curved sides and foot ring. Double narrow gadroons alternating with single wide gadroon. At rim chased and repousse band of stylized and imbricated chevrons (or leaves). This pattern sometimes called Wave Edge. Hallmark includes pattern no. 8060 (first produced in 1884) and director’s letter M (1873-91). Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 18.5 troy ounces. #BP920

Victorian sterling silver cigarette cup and lighter. Made by Louis Dee in London in 1883. Round cup with solid well and partitions. Sides have open rectangles. Flying scroll handle and conical lighter. Rests on 3 discs. Functional and advanced design. Hallmarked. On underside Parisian retailer's name Love & Harvey. Very good condition with threaded wick.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 8 x D 4 in. Gross weight: 13.4 troy ounces. #BP148

Nostalgic glass vanity jar with enameled sterling silver cover. Made in London in 1934. Oval jar with straight and fluted sides. Cover has motoring scene: A Victorian lady and two gentlemen tootle along in a turn-of-the-century automobile. A sweet look back. Hallmark includes George V’s silver jubilee mark. Indistinct maker’s mark – possibly Thomas Dalton Pannett & Son, Ltd. Fine condition with strong color.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 3 x D 2 in. #BN321

Sterling silver porringer. Made by Towle in Newburyport. Crimped bowl and solid handle with pierced oval. Beaded bowl and handle rims as well as beaded volute scrolls on handle. Jazzed-up tradition. Hallmark includes no. 105 and retailer’s name Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BP866