Pretty American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window in flat surround engraved with dense scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Central top rail vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Marked “Sterling” with no. 111 and star inset with K. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: Frame: H 6 3/8 x W 4 3/4 in. Window: H 5 3/8 x W 3 5/8 in. #BR600

Unusual Antique Russian 875 silver sugar tongs. Stepped and rectilinear frame; jaws trapezoidal with raised diaper interior. Marked. Condition: Taut and functional.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 3/4 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BR772

Pair of turn-of-the-century German 800 silver peacocks. Each: Downy body, scaly talons, and erect head with crest. Flamboyant downed tails are hollow for holding treats at your next dinner party. They’re boy birds—a welcome addition to the guest list if you’re short a couple men. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 5/8 x W 5 3/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Total weight: 15 troy ounces. #BR517

Chinese silver miniature rickshaw, ca 1920. A two-wheeled vehicle harnessed to a barefoot runner in straw hat. A fun party decoration. Wheels rotate for piloting around the table after a few drinks. Chinese mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/4 x W 1 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 1 troy ounces. #BR463

Japonesque sterling silver centerpiece. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Classical kylix comprising round and shallow bowl on conical foot. Flat and tapering fan handles with volute scroll mounts and raised blossoming branches. Foot has fretwork border with same as well as cranes and leaves. Rarefied exoticism. Fully marked including pre-1875 pattern no. 3501 and director’s letter M (1873-91). Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 13 x D 9 3/8 in. Weight: 18.5 troy ounces.... Click for details

Six sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Each: Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim and foot. A great Nixon-era set for the silent majority—silent because occupied tossing back the bourbon. Nixon was president from 1969 to 1974. These were made during his second term, which began in 1973. Marks include his initials (RMN) and Roman number II. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 in. Total weight: 27 troy ounces. #BT680

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Wakely & Wheeler in London in 1950. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with reeded rim. Base rim same. Box interior cedar lined. Fully marked and numbered 41. Very good condition with crisp corners.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 4 7/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Gross weight: 10 troy ounces. #BT645

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1907. Solid well with engraved leaves. Open sides with interlaced scroll-and-leaf pattern heightened with engraving. Rim has molded c-scrolls interspersed with scallop shells. Tapering c-scroll swing handle. Foot solid and spread. Fully marked including pattern no. 17094A (first produced in 1907) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 7 1/2 x D 8 3/4 in. H (without handle)... Click for details

Adorable sterling silver teddy bear rattle. A ring handle with loose-mounted fat-pawed chub cub that can turn somersaults. Marked “Tiffany & Co. Sterling 925”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/8 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight: 1 troy ounces. #BR378

George III sterling silver wax jack, 1788. Central pole with ball finial mounted to raised round base with capped c-scroll handle. Wax is threaded through split disc mounted to pincers with scroll handles. Vital lighting equipment from the crepuscular 18th century. Fully marked including London assay stamp and maker’s initials IH. Very good condition. In full working order.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 4 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Gross weight: 6 troy ounces. #BT635

Japonesque sterling silver creamer and sugar. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York.

Each: Urn body on domed foot Handles high looping. Interior gilt washed. Creamer has helmet mouth. Engraved insects (dragonfly and butterfly), flowers, and blossoming branch on allover honeycomb hand-hammered ground. Handles have raised interlocking scrollwork with flowers and Moresque shapes based on Persian, the flatware pattern that was designed by Edward C. Moore and first produced in 1872.

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Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Voluptuous baluster flowing into bellied bowl; short straight neck in silver collar and plain inset foot ring. Open overlay pattern comprising flowers with interlaced and joined tendrils, and stems threaded under base hoops. Glass is dark green. Pontil mark. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x D 3 1/4 in. #BT566