Pair of 800 silver scallop shells. Each: Stippled and pointille flutes and tooled flowers and scrolls. Interior gilt washed. Two ball supports. A traditional form with good heft and texture. Italian hallmark (1944-68). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 3 7/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Heavy total weight: 11 troy ounces. #BQ618

Rare and stylish sterling silver Calla Lily serving spoon. Bound wire shaft with sculptural terminal in flower form with stamen set in petals mounted to overlapping leaves. Shaped and shallow bowl with butler-finished interior and three-leaf mount. Beautiful all-around craftsmanship including engraving on verso of leaves. Marked “Sterling”. This pattern by Whiting, a New York maker that was acquired by Gorham in 1924. It is sometimes attributed to Gorham. Very good condition.

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George V sterling silver salver. Made by Barker Bros in Chester in 1919. Four sides with molded ogee piecrust rim. Four volute-mounted hoof supports. Innovative Georgian revival. Hallmark includes British registry design no. 2594963. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 10 1/4 x D 10 1/4 in. Weight: 21 troy ounces. #BQ635

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: Does Not Open. Otherwise excellent.

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