Midcentury Modern sterling silver double picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Hinged diptych. Each window rectangular in flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back. Fully marked including maker’s (Hickok Matthews) and retailer’s stamps, phrase “Hand Made”, and no. 422. Hickock Matthews is better known by the original name Lebkuecher. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Each frame: H 5 1/4 x W 3 7/8 in. Each window: H 4 3/8 x W 3 in. #BT747

Edwardian sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Alvin in Providence, ca 1910. Heart-shaped. Sides have pierced quatrefoils and lines, and base dentil rim. Cover hinged and curved with beaded rim. Underside open. Velvet liner. Fully marked and numbered 793. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 5 1/2 x D 5 1/4 in. Gross weight: 5 troy ounces. #BS843

Historically poignant sterling silver and enameled cigarette case, ca 1910. Rectangular and hinged. On cover is Napoleon in 1814 after Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891), who portrays his subject before the fall. The dash and glamor of the young Bonaparte have been replaced by a stout middle-aged man with a nascent potbelly. A compassionate study in waning power and solitude. The original, which was undertaken in 1862 for one of the emperor’s nephews, is in the collection of the... Click for details

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Round solid bowl with tapering c-scroll swing handle and stepped foot. Rim molded with shallow scalloping. Sides interior have acid-etched pattern with scroll-inset diaper and lunettes in linear frames. Well plain. Fully marked including pattern no. 18794D (first produced in 1914) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 2 7/8 x D 10 1/2 in. H (with handle) 9 in.... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Tall and tapering neck with inset mouth, and bellied bowl. Overlay in form of dense, entwined, and whiplash tendrils with scattered flower heads. Glass is dark green. Pontil mark. Marked and numbered 131. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/4 x D 5 1/4 in. #BU111

Classic sterling silver Tulip necklace. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Abstract flower heads with two beads at base joined by flat oval links. A beautiful design by Harald Nielsen, who apprenticed with Jensen in 1909, and rose to the position of artistic director. Postwar marks include no. 66. Very good condition and patina.

Overall length: 15 1/2 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BU113

Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120

Large and bountiful turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Mauser in New York. Oval with flared ovoid mouth and c-scroll open swing handle. Open weave sides with vine-form rim fruiting grape bunches applied to sides. Handle same. Hallmarked. Number 692. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 14 1/2 x W 16 x D 11 1/4 in. Weight: 47.5 troy ounces. #BQ699

Midcentury Modern sterling silver double picture frame. Two rectangular windows, each in plain and flat surround, hinged together. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Hickok-Matthews) and no. 107/2. Hickok-Matthews is better known by the original name Lebkuecher. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Each frame: H 10 3/8 x W 8 1/4 in. Each window: H 9 x W 7 in. #BT975

Stylish and heavy sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1890. Curved sides with c-scroll side handles. Raised foot with 4 leaf supports. Body and foot encircled with fruiting grapevines. Handles have applied leaves with grape bunch mounts. Dense ornament with room at top and bottom for engraving. Fully marked including no. 270, and maker's and retailer's (Rand & Crane) stamps, and volume (7 pints). Nice condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 12 1/4 x D... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass trivet with engraved silver overlay. Central open ring surrounded by lush and fluid leaves and flowers in scrolling rinceaux pattern. Rectilinear cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Sides plain. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 10 in. #BU121

English sterling silver tray, 1914. Square with molded rim. Sides gently curved and corners double scrolled. Fully marked including worn maker’s stamp and Sheffield assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 6 1/8 x D 6 1/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT937