Pair of American sterling silver and glass swan bowls, ca 1920. Each: Clear glass with plain oval well. Sterling silver mount in form of wings that wraparound the rim and s-scroll neck terminating in pointed bill. Beautiful delineated plumage that continues on glass tail. Graceful table ornaments for your next dinner party. Marked “Sterling 2”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 5 1/8 x D 3 in. #BT619

Victorian Rococo sterling silver dessert set. Made by Martin, Hall & Co., Ltd in Sheffield in 1859. This set comprises 18 knives and 18 forks. Textural handle with strapwork cartouche; terminal scrolled with engraved armorial in cabled oval. Blades and shanks have double-sided engraved leafy scrolls, fruits, and flowers. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet lining; case cover has brass plaque engraved with same armorial.

Fully marked as well as design code registered in 1858. Very good... Click for details

Modern sterling silver box. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides and flat and hinged cover. On cover is engraved map of world with linear shading. Box interior cedar lined. A great gift for someone who is going places. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 20, and phrase “Made in Italy”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10.3 troy ounces. #BT611

English sterling silver trophy cup, ca 1920. Urn with high-looping sides handles and raised foot. Cover domed with vase finial. Smallish. Traditional form. Fully marked including maker (Barker Bros) and assay (Chester) stamps, and worn date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x W 7 1/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 13.5 troy ounces. #BR675

George III English sterling silver snuffbox, 1819. Rectangular with straight engine-turned sides and curved corners; underside also engine-turned. Cover hinged with low-relief hound standing alert amidst verdure, a few gamebirds tucked away in a corner. Interior gilt washed.

Cover interior has engraved script presentation: To Henry Hayward Esqr / as a Memorial of his Valuable / Services, as Treasurer to the / Wantage Book Club, / Presented May 24th 1845.

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Super big and super romantic turn-of-the-century sterling silver heart bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence. Solid well; curved and tapering sides with chased scrolls and ribbon bows, and pierced geometric ornament. Irregular rim with scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Three ball supports. Fully marked and numbered A4314. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 10 1/4 x D 12 in. Weight: 12.8 troy ounces. #BT587

George III sterling silver sugar basket, 1783. Conical bowl on knopped stem flowing into raised foot. Rims beaded; c-scroll swing handle same. Pierced flower head borders and paterae joined by engraved swag. Detachable red glass liner. Fully marked including London assay stamp and indistinct maker’s mark; possibly Samuel Wood. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 4 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. H (with handle) 6 1/8 in. Weight (without glass): 4.8 troy ounces. #BT614

French 950 silver tastevin, ca 1920. Curved bowl with tooled grape bunches alternating with scalloped lobes. Raised center inset with 5 frank coin dated 1832, which was issued during the reign of Louis-Philippe (1830-48). Shaped handle mounted to ring and engraved with grape bunch and motto “Le bon vin rejouit le cœur” Marked with Minerva head and maker’s stamp for Marc Parrod, who was active in Dijon from ca 1903-1944. Very good condition.

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

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in flat acid-etched surround: Clusters of flowers and leaves between scalloped borders. Top vacant. Open bracket supports. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including no. 432, unidentified maker’s stamp (a 5-point star), and St Louis retailer’s stamp (Mermod, Jaccard & King Co.). Very good condition with strong definition.

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Exotic mixed metal tea caddy. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Sterling silver ginger-jar with squat and tapering sides, short neck, and snug-fitting cover. Copper ornament with irregular scrollwork. Fully marked including pattern no. 11975, director’s letter m, and phrase “Copper and Silver”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BT602

Set of 14 Edwardian Rococo sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1912-3. Each: Shaped well and scrolled and wavy rim. Shoulder has chased garlands alternating with scrolled frames (vacant). Fully marked including no. A6443 and date symbol (13 plates have 1913 and one has 1912). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x D 6 5/8 in. Total weight: 79 troy ounces. #BR759

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier silver candlesticks, 1829. Each: Baluster with tooled floral bands at top and base, and raised foot. Flared top terminating in flat socket. Graceful and restrained. Marks include year and Viennese maker’s stamp (Wallnöfer). Very good condition with period patina.

Dimensions: H 9 5/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weighted shaft. Total gross weight: 27 troy ounces. #BT499