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Pair of Antique Silver English Georgian Neoclassical Tureens 1785
BY312

Pair of George III sterling silver tureens. Made by William Pitts in London in 1785. Each: Ovoid body with upturned ends on oval foot; high looping tapering and leaf-mounted end handles. Cover raised with leaf-capped vasiform finial in pointille and pendant flower surround as well as engraved armorial. Beading. Elegant Georgian Neoclassicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 x W 9 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Total weight: 42.4 troy ounces. #BY312

$3,500.00
Listed Price $5,000.00
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Bird & Butterfly Copper Tray 1882
BY284

Japonesque mixed metal copper tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Lobed and rectangular with curved sides. Applied copper and silver ornament: Tree with blossoming branches and sinuous irregular trunk rooted in granulated soil; above a butterfly and bird. Ground engraved with wild grass in foreground and hills in background. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. B75, and date letter. Good condition with some spotting to copper.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 12 x D 9 1/8 in. #BY284

$1,750.00
Listed Price $2,500.00
Fancy Gorham American Victorian Sterling Silver Cake Plate
BY105

Fancy Victorian sterling silver cake plate. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Round and deep well engraved with leafing scrolls and flowers; center vacant. Applied and cast wide and open rim with same. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 111S. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 12 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 29 troy ounces. #BY105

$1,750.00
Listed Price $2,500.00
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
BY281

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Solid oval well with chased scalloped border. Sides tapering open diaper and applied pendant flowers. Dim has applied scallop shells alternating with could c-scrolls. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11547 (first produced in 1893), and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 10 3/4 x D 8 5/8 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BY281

$1,925.00
Listed Price $2,750.00
Set of 3 Marius Hammer Plique à Jour Viking Longboat Open Salts
BY198

Set of 3 plique à jour enamel and gilt 930 silver open salts. Made by Marius Hammer in Norway, ca 1910. Each: Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating guilloche enamel; each in different color (blue, red, and purple). Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors. Beautiful pieces by this maker, who contributed to the revival of Norwegian art and... Click for details

$4,550.00
Listed Price $6,500.00
David Andersen Plique à Jour Viking Dragonhead Longboat Bowl
BY199

Plique à jour enamel and gilt sterling silver bowl. Made by David Andersen in Norway, ca 1925. Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating green guilloche enamel. Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors. Fully marked including maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x L 4 7/8 x W 1 1/2 in. #BY199

$2,275.00
Listed Price $3,250.00
English Georgian Sterling Silver Shell Salver Tray by Coker 1765
BY060

George III sterling silver salver. Made by Ebenezer Coker in London in 1765. Round with molded scrolled rim interspersed with alternating large and small shells. Armorial with lion rampant in lozenge frame with leafing and flowering branch surround. Three hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. #BY060

$1,925.00
Listed Price $2,750.00
Gorham Japonesque Mixed Metal Hand Hammered Napkin Ring 1882
BY282

Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground, smoking while a small dog approaches from behind, interrupting the opium-induced serenity. Above is a darting butterfly. Engraved name “Edward Hegeler”. Hegeler (1835-1910) was a German-born American industrialist and publisher. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 675, and date letter. Very good... Click for details

$556.50
Listed Price $795.00
Pretty Tiffany Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Basket
BY224

Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Deep and ovoid with reeded and lobed rim. Cast and open fruiting and leafing vine swing handle with central oval cartouche (vacant). Sides open and engraved with same. Well solid. Four leaf-mounted scroll supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16202, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 x W 13 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 28 troy ounces. #BY224

$3,150.00
Listed Price $4,500.00
Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Beaded Tray
BY064

Neoclassical sterling silver tray, ca 1950. Round with beaded and curvilinear ogee rim. Nice heft with plenty of room for engraving. Marked “Silver / 925 [in oval]”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 23 troy ounces. #BY064

$1,750.00
Listed Price $2,500.00
English Georgian Armorial Piecrust Shell Salver by Abercromby 1741
BY071

George II sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Abercromby in London in 1741. Round with molded and scrolled piecrust rim with alternating big and small shells. Well has engraved armorial in leaf and flower surround. Four hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 14 in. Weight: 36.3 troy ounces. #BY071

$4,200.00
Listed Price $6,000.00
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
BX519

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Flared rim and curved and fluted sides below chased swag border; stepped and inset foot. Reeding. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 48319, and director’s letter m. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 10 in. Heavy weight: 34.5 troy ounces. #BX519

$2,450.00
Listed Price $3,500.00
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