Novelty sterling silver and mixed metal letter opener with Native American motif. Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston, ca 1910. Cast handle in form of Indian chief head with noble and austere face and full feather headdress. Flat, tapering, and hand-hammered blade in style of stained hide. A fully developed specimen of a popular motif that suggests the work of Joseph Heinrich, a turn-of-the-century maker active in New York and France. Fully marked with retailer’s stamp, no. 20, and... Click for details

Beautiful gift-quality sterling silver perfume bottle. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1873. Cylindrical with sloping shoulder and tall neck. Threaded and cork-lined cover. At bottom viniagrette with hinged cover and hinged and pierced grill. Engraved stylized foliate ornament and interlaced script monograms. A handy accessory for the aesthetically overwhelmed neuropath. Fully marked including date letter and no. 140. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/4 x D 7/8 in. Weight: 1.5 troy... Click for details

Classical sterling silver baby gift. Made by Buccellati in Milan. Round and curved bowl with inset foot and scallop shell handle. A stylish baby gift. Marked “Buccellati / Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 6 1/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BS598

Set of 12 parcel gilt sterling silver dessert knives in Japanese pattern. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Flat handle with reeding that terminates in flower stems on terminal. On terminal front reverse-gilt bird. On terminal back interlaced script monogram. Blade has engraved stylized ornament (all blades different).

Pristine early pieces in pattern that was in production from 1871 to before 1904. It was revived as Audubon in the 1950s. The designer was Edward C. Moore, who was a... Click for details

Edwardian cut-glass and sterling silver decanter. Made in Birmingham in 1910. Waisted cylinder with allover ferns, facets, and stars. Sterling silver bracket handle, neck collar, and stepped and hinged cover with bud finial and spout. Fully marked including worn maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x W 5 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in. #BR132

Pretty Art Nouveau sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Rectangular with straight sides and concave corners. Cover hinged and gently curved. Dense and bold ornament in form of flowers, leaves, and bows engraved on sides and cover. Cover has central strapwork cartouche that awaits the monogram of a special lady. Box and cover interior velvet lined. Underside leather lined. Fully marked including date symbol and no. 1139B. Fine condition with strong definition and... Click for details

Large traditional sterling silver centerpiece Revere bowl. Curved sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. The traditional form supersized. Perfect for punch. Lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including Watson maker's stamp, no. B269, and phrase “Exemplar / Paul Revere / 1768”. This maker active until 1955. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x D 15 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 94.5 troy ounces. #BR145

Victorian sterling silver and glass inkwell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1889. Drum form with curved shoulder and zipper-cut twisted flutes. Short neck with sterling silver collar and hinged ball cover with allover floral repousse. Sterling silver base collar with chased floral garland. A pretty yesteryear artefact. Fully marked including date symbol and no. S633. Very good condition with beautiful patina.

Dimensions: H 4 5/8 x D 2 3/4 in. #BS206 & BS207

Large American sterling silver novelty paper clip in form of Indian chief head, ca 1900. Front has feathered headdress and stern visage. Back plain. Adds a touch of adventure to bill paying night. Stamped “Sterling”. Very good condition with taut spring and fine detail.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 7 x D 4 1/8 in. Weight: 8.5 troy ounces. #BS607

Antique American sterling silver magnifying glass, ca 1900. Long tapering handle with allover floral repousse. Circular mono plate (vacant) at handle end. Circular lens in stainless steel frame. A great desk accessory. Hallmarked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 13 7/8 x D 4 in. #BL909

Handsome Art Deco sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular window and flat surround with wraparound lines and plain rectilinear corners (vacant). Rectangular cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps and no. N12402/67. The maker was McChesney, who was active in New York 1921-6. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 13 3/8... Click for details

Sweet nostalgic sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Peter John Doherty in Birmingham in 1973. Rectangular with straight sides and tooled rims. Cover is hinged and has enameled olden-days scene of Georgian inn with a comely lass serving ale to horsemen in tricorn hats. Box interior velvet lined. Fully marked. Very good condition with strong intact color.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 5 1/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BM833