Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 425, and phrase “Hand Made”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 5/8 x W 5 3/4 in. Window: H 6 3/4 x W 4 3/4 in. #BT750, BT752 & BT753

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Tall cylindrical neck with flared mouth; globular bowl. Scrolled overlay with asymmetrical cartouche (vacant). Glass is dark green. Faint marks including maker’s stamp and no. V372/4. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 14 x D 5 in. #BT560

Austrian 800 silver box, ca 1910. Oval with double girdle and hinged and raised cover. Four fancy scroll and shell supports. Pointille scrolled bands and engraved stylized flowers. Cover top has cast canine finial in form of recumbent greyhound. Gilt interior. Marks including HS maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 5 3/4 x W 5 1/4 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BU152

Majestic sterling silver swan bowl. Hollow body, scrolled neck, pointed bill, intent glass eyes, and paddling webbed feet. Realistic plumage from scaly to fluffy. A big bird centerpiece to grace your next dinner party. Marked “Buccellati / Italy / Sterling / 925 [in circle]” with post-1967 Italian mark for Ilario Pradella. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x L 13 1/2 x W 7 5/8 in. Weight: 41.5 troy ounces. #BU177

Edwardian Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by Matthew John Jessop in London in 1903. Scrolled rim with scallop shells and leaves. Three claw-and-ball supports. A fancy homage to 18th-century design. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BT954

European Art Deco 835 silver 3-piece coffee set, ca 1925. This set comprises coffeepot, creamer, and sugar. Coffeepot: Ovoid body with high-looping handle, sinuous spout above graduated lobing, and side-hinged cover with stylized acorn finial; foot spread and fluted. Creamer and sugar: round body with same handles and foot. Creamer has helmet mouth. Gorgeous Modern Classicism for a rarified blend. Marked. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: Coffeepot: H 7 5/8 x W 8 1/2 x D 4 in. Creamer: H 3... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century European 18K gold picture frame. Round window bordered by blue enamel and cabochon turquoise beads. At top blue-enamel ribbon crown and at bottom stylized lozenge. Hinged ring support with scrolling leaf mount. Marked. Fine condition. Unglazed.

Dimensions: Frame (overall): H 2 7/8 x W 2 1/4 in. Window: Diameter: 1 1/2 in. Gross weight: 30.6 dwt or 47.6 g. #BT888

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau vase with engraved silver overlay. Tall and tapering neck with four curved sides, bellied bowl, and square and gently curved base. Floral overlay in ribbed frames. Glass clear shading to cranberry red. Marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x D 3 3/8 in. #BU170

Pair of German Biedermeier Classical silver candlesticks, ca 1820. Each: Upward tapering shaft on columnar base on raised foot. Classical ornamental borders with gadrooning, leaf-and-dart, and leaf. On base is applied frieze depicting golden youth engaged in symbolic act with horn of plenty and large krater. Marked “13” (that is 13/16 loths or 812 silver). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. Weighted. #BT940

Set of 8 sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Frank M. Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass. Each: Straight and tapering sides, and reeded rim and foot. Nice and traditional. This maker active until ca 1960. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 50, and phrase “Old Kentucky / Cup / Mint Julep”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 31 troy ounces. #BU165

Swiss Biedermeier silver chafing dish, 19 C. Round with gently curved sides and molded rim. Handle faceted stained wood. Beading. Cover gently raised with naïve-style flower head finial. Marked. Very good condition. Handle has minor chip.

Overall dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 14 x D 8 in. Gross weight: 40 troy ounces. #BT943

George II sterling silver covered urn. Made by John Langlands & John Robertson in Newcastle in 1739. Girdled with leaf-capped double-scroll sides handles and raised foot. Cover domed with acorn finial. Applied vertical strapwork alternating with flutes. Beautiful Georgian Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/4 x W 8 x D 4 1/4 in. Weight: 21 troy ounces. #BU149