Exuberantly romantic sterling silver heart bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1954. Solid well; curved and tapering sides with chased scrolls and ribbon bows, and pierced circles and quatrefoils. Irregular rim with scrolls, leaves, and flowers. Rests on 3 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date code, and no. 965. Excellent condition

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 8 1/4 x D 9 1/2 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BU203

English Georgian sterling silver wine coaster, 1814. Engraved garland alternating with pierced paterae; single solid round frame (vacant). Wavy beaded rim and pierced Vitruvian scroll border. Stained-wood base and felt-lined underside. A housewarming gift that’s guaranteed to be used. Worn marks include George III duty stamp, London assay stamp, and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. #BV503

Midcentury Modern ice bucket. Tapering sides, flat rim, and curved corners. Well ovoid. A thick, substantial vessel with swing-mounted sterling silver handle comprising 2 ribbed brackets with central dos-a-dos scrolls and grape bunch terminals flanking large bead. Handle mounts have loose grape bunches. Glass tinted blue. Fully marked including maker’s stamp for Einar Dragsted, a Danish silversmith active from the 1920s to 1950s. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 x W 7 x D... Click for details

Edwardian Regency sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1896. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and raised with central enamel medallion depicting Baroque beauty with beaded border and set in wreath and ribbon surround. Cover top has patera, shell, and bead-and-reel ornament. Interior has fitted velvet lining. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. 1262. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 5 3/8 x D 3 1/4 in. Gross weight: 8 troy... Click for details

Hunt-themed French 950 silver serving bowl, ca 1910. Curved with leafing scroll side handles. Cover domed with cast and gilt finial of boar loping over outsized oak leaves and acorns. A hefty beast standing guard over a succulent dish. Fully marked including Minerva head and unidentified maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 1/2 x W 11 1/2 x D 8 3/4 in. Weight: 45 troy ounces. #BV400

Large and fancy sterling silver cake plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1925. Round and solid well surrounded by chased flutes between scroll borders. Wide and pierced shoulder with scrolls, swags, leaves, flowers, and rinceaux. Vitruvian scroll rim. Dense ornament guaranteed to catch the big crumbs. A gorgeous addition to the tea table. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. A9224, and date symbol. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 14 1/2 in. Weight: 27 troy ounces. #BV479 ... Click for details

George V sterling silver tray. Made by William Hutton & Sons, Ltd in Sheffield in 1930. Round with molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three round supports. Traditional Georgian. Plenty of room for engraved presentation. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 12 in. Weight: 25 troy ounces. #BV477

Set of 13 American Modern sterling silver place card holders, ca 1950. This set comprises 12 place card holders and 1 menu holder. Each: Cast figure of recumbent whippet with gracile limbs and imperious pointy head mounted to oval base with applied gadrooned rim. The place card holders have a ring clip and the menu holder has a heart clip. Mondaine novelties guaranteed to raise the tone of one’s dinner parties. Marked “UV [in circle] Sterling”. Excellent condition.

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American Colonial-style sterling silver water pitcher, ca 1920. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Baluster body with capped scroll handle and v-spout with base ornament, and stepped and round foot. Holds 2 3/4 pints. Marked “Tiffany & Co. / Reproduction / Circa 1723 / Sterling / 3740”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 7 x D 5 in. Heavy weight: 25.5 troy ounces. #BV439

Beautiful Victorian Classical coin silver salver. Made by William Forbes for Ball, Black & Co. in New York, ca 1850. Oval well engraved with lushly engraved floral wreath (vacant) and scroll and leaf border. Flat and beaded rim applied with leaf border on lined ground. Four leaf-and-scroll supports. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 16 x D 11 5/8 in. Weight: 33.5 troy ounces. #BV500

Old-fashioned sterling silver and glass double jam jar. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York, ca 1950. Two jars, each with straight and tapering sides and raised diaper and fern pattern. Sterling silver collars joined by mount with open and tapering swing handle. Shaped tubular cartouche (vacant) applied to handle top. Domed covers opened by lowering handle. Silver marked “Hawkes Sterling”. Excellent condition. Overall dimensions: H 7 x W 6 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in.

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Traditional sterling silver porringer. Curved bowl with gently flared rim and open tree handle. Plenty of room for engraving. Marked “Empire / Sterling”. Empire is a New York active since the mid-1940s. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 5 3/4 x D 4 in. Weight: 5 troy ounces. #BV452