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

Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window and flat surround engraved with fluid scrollwork and flowers. At top shaped cartouche (vacant). With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For vertical (portrait) display. Fully marked including stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker active ca 1904-1915. Also, Berry & Whitmore retailer’s stamp and no. 500. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 1/2 x W 5 3/8 in. Window: H 6 1/2 x W 4 1/4 in. #BS248

Large turn-of-the-century Classical sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Gorham in Providence. Wide and shaped open bowl with loose scrollwork and central strapwork cartouche (vacant). S-scroll handle with mask terminal. Fully marked including no. A1836. Fine condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: Overall length 9 1/2 in. Bowl width 5 5/8 in. Weight: 9 troy ounces. #BR159

Early sterling silver 5-piece coffee set. Made by John C. Moore for Tiffany, Young & Ellis in New York. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, sugar, hot milk pot, and waste bowl.

Each: Ovoid body with scroll bracket handle except for waste bowl, which is round). Handles scroll bracket. Covers domed. Rims beaded. Embossed ornament with loose and scattered blossoms and asymmetrical scrolled cartouches (on one side is year 1852; on other script initials EM). Fresh early Victorian design with... Click for details

Art Deco American sterling silver 3-piece baby set. This set comprises cup, bowl, underplate. Acid-etched animal motif with zoo animals: bears, lions, and elephants as well as seals, hyenas, and badgers separated by fence pickets with species name. Cup and bowl have ornamental frame for engraving the name of the rarest species of all. Fully marked including maker's stamp and no. W622. The maker was McChesney, who were active in New York 1921-1926. Excellent condition with strong definition and... Click for details

Regency Revival sterling silver basket bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1889. Square with solid well and concave corners. Pierced gallery interspersed with vases in rondels and fluid scroll motif. Short inset foot with same corners and decorated with swag and paterae between beeded borders. Fully marked including date symbol and no. 1376. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/8 x W 5 3/8 x D 5 1/4 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BM351 & BM352

Set of 12 sterling silver goblets in Maintenon pattern. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1929. Each: conical bowl on cylindrical stem terminating in raised foot. Curvilinear frames inset with foliage and flowers, as well as 2 2 beaded scroll cartouches (one vacant, the other engraved with interlaced script monogram). Interior gilt-washed. Hallmark includes no. A10250/1. Some goblets have date symbol for 1929. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 84 troy... Click for details

Pair of Edwardian sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1908. Each: Shaped well, tapering sides with pierced leaf-and-berry band, and crimped and molded rim. Four ball supports. Interlaced script monogram engraved in well. Fully marked including pattern no. 17103 (first produced in 1908) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Total weight: 2.3 troy ounces. #BM376

Victorian Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Edward John Wells in London in 1880. Ovoid body with fluted leaf-and-dart on shoulder. Ribbed scroll-bracket handle with leaf cap and mount. Wide and round mouth with shaped spout. Cabled rim. Very much in the advanced taste. Fully marked including stamp for London retailer Watherston. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 8 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BR143

Wonderfully sumptuous sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Plain well with pierced and chased turned-down rim with flowers and trellis. Irregularly scrolled rim interspersed with leaves and flowers. Foot ring has 6 leafy-scroll mounted paw supports. Unembarrassed Gilded Age magnificence. Fully marked including pattern no. 11229 (first produced in 1892) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 x D 20.5 in.... Click for details