Georgian-style sterling silver tray. Made by Lunt in Greenfield, Mass. Four curved sides and curvilinear concave corners. Molded rim. A nice traditional serving piece. Fully marked and numbered S3S. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 10 x 10 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. #BQ717

Classical sterling silver bird bath compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow bowl with turned-down rim and raised foot. Two cast bird figures with voluminous plumage and flamboyant crowns perch on bowl rim, ready to cluck and flap and flutter. Stylized and raised ornament on rim, including leaf-and-dart and dentil. Fully marked with pre-1875 pattern no. 3739 and directors’ letter M (1873-91). Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 11 1/4 x D 9 3/8... Click for details

Romantic sterling silver heart frame. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Flat surround with engraved scrolls and flowers. Shaped cartouche (vacant) at top. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Fully marked including Gorham stamp and second maker’s stamp (Lebkuecher). Numbered 1950E. Fine condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 8 1/4 x W 7 1/4 in. Window: H 6 1/4 x W 5 1/2 in. #BS197

German Gothic parcel gilt silver tankard, ca 1870. Traditional form with c-scroll handle, leaf-capped and scrolled thumb rest, hinged and domed beehive cover, and four large splayed ball supports. Low-relief frieze depicting king surrounded by spear-bearing infantry. In background is stone fortress. Balls have chased strapwork. An inspired evocation of olden-days Teutonic warriors. Good heft for swinging back a yeasty brew. Fully marked including alloy 13 lot (that is, 812 silver). Excellent... Click for details

Rare and elegant Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Two vertical rectangular windows in rectangular surround acid-etched with stylized leaf bands and scrollwork. With glass, silk lining, and silver hinged support. For portraits of two very special people. Fully marked including pattern no. 13581 and director’s letter C (1902-7). Fine condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 6 3/8 x W 9 in. Each window: H 5 3/8 x W 3 7/8 in. #BS502

Stylish Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Rectilinear with curved corners and curved and tapering well. Curved and inset end handles terminating in tubes. Rests on two tubular supports. Fully marked and numbered 952. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 13 1/4 x D 6 7/8 in. Weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BQ856

Pair of Biwa flower clip earrings by Seaman Schepps. Each: Five keshi freshwater pearl petals surrounding a faceted sapphire (approx. 1 ct) bordered by brilliant-cut diamonds. Mount 18k gold. Signed “Seaman Schepps 750”. United States, mid-20th century. Excellent condition.

Approximate diameter: 1 1/4 in. #1152

Austrian Neoclassical 800 silver gravy boat on stand with ladle, ca 1920. Boat: Helmet mouth with high-looping scroll handle, stepped oval foot, gilt-washed interior, and reeded rim with leaves and berries. Stand: Shaped oval with same rim. Ladle has wide and gilt-washed oval bowl. Elegant with nice heft. All pieces fully marked. Boat and stand have Schwarz & Steiner maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat on stand: H 6 7/8 x W 9 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Ladle: L 7 1/4 in. Total... Click for details

Regency Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Sloping rim and hinged and overlapping double covers with cutout scrolled rims. Stationary bracket handle. Fretwork rims. Handle same with beaded borders. Engraved on sides are floral garlands and oval frames with interlaced monogram. Covers have armorial frames (vacant) and flowers, and stylized floral border. Partitioned interior for holding two... Click for details

Georgian-style sterling silver tray. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Cartouche with four curved sides, curvilinear concave corners, and molded rim. Nice heft. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and no. 2843. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/3 x W 13 5/8 x D 13 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 39.5 troy ounces. #BQ673

Large Austrian silver fish platter, ca 1910. Ovoid well with wide shoulder and Classical gadrooned rim. Hallmarked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 27 5/8 x D 12 in. Weight: 63 troy ounces. #BQ577

Pair of 18k gold beehive drop earrings by Ilias Lalaounis. Each: Large hemispheric hive with mounted clip and large spherical hive terminal bracketing three “mini hives”. Nice swing. Beautiful handiwork. Signed “A21-750 / Greece / ILIASLALAOUNIS”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x D 3/4 in. Total weight: 36.7 grams. #1153