Set of 3 sterling silver nutpicks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Shaft applied with wrapround leafing oak branch and mounted with faceted gilt point. Cast figural terminal in form of bushy-tailed squirrel, clutching nuts with itty-bitty paws. Fully marked including director’s letter m (1869-1875) for Edward C. Moore. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 1 x D 3/8 in. Total weight: 3.5 troy ounces. #BT988

Country chic sterling silver fruit basket. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. Round woven basket with engraved rustication, and roped rim and base. Cover in form of overlapping and overhanging leaves supporting a bunch of cherries. Post-1967 Italian marks. Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 4 7/8 x D 4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BU110

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau quilted glass vase by historic maker Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Tapering sides and short inset neck. Overlay in form of flower heads with whiplash stems and tendrils. A beautiful contrast between the bold and fluid silver ornament and the regular glass diaper pattern. Glass is green. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 x D 4 in. #BT974

Edwardian sterling silver basket. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1910. Solid and round shaped well engraved with interlaced script monogram. Flared sides with pierced diaper ornament. Molded wavy rim with cornucopias. Pierced swing handle with same and oval frame (vacant). Rests on 4 ornamental supports with garland mounts. Hallmark includes no. 10/5665. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 4 7/8 x D 14 in. H (with handle) 11 3/4 in. Weight: 46 troy ounces.... Click for details

Pair of Melrose sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Flanged baluster shaft on domed foot. Two scrolled arms, each terminating in single socket mounted to spool support surmounted in same. Raised scroll and floral borders. Converts to candlestick and low candelabrum. Great all-arounders for every type of dinner party. Fully marked and numbered 1381. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 14 1/4 x W 14 1/2 x D 4 7/8 in. #BT924

Craftsman sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in flat surround with allover hand hammering on front and sides. On top rail is engraved a plain and rectangular cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including pattern no. 17262EE and director’s letter m. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 11 1/2 x W 8 3/4 in. Window: H 10 x W 7 1/4 in.... Click for details

Set of 4 English Georgian sterling silver open salts, 1721-1732. Each: Oval well in spread rectilinear body with chamfered corners. An early version of the perennially popular form. Fully marked including London assay stamp, date letters for 1721, 1724, and 1732, and maker’s stamps. Good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 3 x D 2 1/4 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR754

Set of 6 traditional sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Manchester in Providence. Each: Straight and tapering sides, and reeded rim and foot. Fully marked and numbered 3759. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 23 troy ounces. #BU106

Fairfax sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, ca 1930. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl.

Each: Straight and tapering body with chamfered corners, on straight and chamfered foot. Handles scroll bracket (coffeepot and teapot handles stained wood). Covers gently raised with soft faceting, finials chamfered with bead, and spouts faceted except for creamer, which has u-form spout. Creamer and waste bowl interior... Click for details

Over-the-top Gilded Age sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Shaped and open handle with flowers and scrolls. Cast figure of torch-bearing cupid in an embrace with other arm wrapped around the beloved’s head. The couple is mounted to a shaped multi-foil scallop-shell and leaf terminal. Open trefoil bowl with scrolls and flowers. A wonderful period piece that is guaranteed to liven up the dessert course. Fully marked including director’s letter m. Very... Click for details

Pair of Victorian Georgian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Thomas Bradbury of Sheffield in 1894. Fluted and knopped baluster shaft with leaf flange. Spool socket with detachable square bobeche. Foot raised and stepped with leaf-and-scroll corners. A stylish tribute to 18th-century design. Fully marked including London assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 x W 5 1/4 x D 5 1/4 in. Weighted. #BT939

George III sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Rew in London in 1769. Round and ogee well with engraved armorial in floral surround. Sides tapering, and rim scrolled and gadrooned. Four leaf-capped volute scrolls. Stylish midcentury Georgian. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Large dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 15 in. Weight: 48 troy ounces. #BT951