Victorian Classical sterling silver coffee and tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1885. This set comprises 5 pieces: Coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl. Each: Round body with floral repousse between chased and engraved leaf-and-dart and ogee borders; beaded rims. Handles high looping and covers domed with reeded finial. Coffeepot and teapot have s-scroll spout with applied stylized ornament. Coffeepot neck has engraved stippled zigzag border with incised trefoils.

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Victorian glass decanter with sterling silver mounts. Made by William & George Sissons in Sheffield in 1876. Cylindrical with spread base; etched fruiting grapevines. Sterling silver collar with branch-form scroll-handle mounted at base to beaded gridle. Cover domed and hinged with cast finial in figure of reclining nude ephebe holding a jug. Cover and collar have chased and applied flowers in irregularly curved frames on stippled ground. Shell-form spout with horned and hirsute satyr’s head.... Click for details

Repousse sterling silver ice tongs. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, ca 1890. U-form with leaf jaws and floral repousse applied to stems. Marked “S. Kirk & Son Sterling”. Condition: Taut and springy with strong definition.

Height: 6 1/4 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BY016

George V sterling silver tea tray. Made by Lionel Alfred Crichton in London in 1922. Oval well with reeded rim and leaf-capped c-scroll end handles. Classicism that works with traditional and Modern services. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 2 1/4 x L 29 x W 18 in. Well: L 21 1/2 x W 15 in. Heavy weight: 142 troy ounces. #BX660

Olympian sterling silver wine cooler. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Round bowl with gently tapering sides and three reeded c-scroll handles with leaf mounts and caps. Foot ring with beading and bead-and-reel ornament, and 3 paw supports with leafy volute-scroll mounts. At bottom a dense repousse frieze of love-making, harp-strumming nymphs, gods, and cherubs. Gilt-washed interior.

On underside is engraved presentation: “Francis Peabody Magoun Jr. / from his Godfather / George... Click for details

Edwardian Classical sterling silver picture frame. Made by Mauser in New York, ca 1900. Oval window in flat surround on open triangular supports. Engraved leafing scrolls and pendant flowers, and pointillé borders. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 1510. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 3/4 x W 4 1/8 in. Window: H 6 3/8 x W 3 1/4 in. #BX908

George IV sterling silver bowl. Made by Elder & Co. in Edinburgh in 1831. Round with tapering sides and raised round foot. Scalloped frames with chased leaf and flower border on stippled ground, surmounted by open fruiting grapevine border; cast flower and leaf rim. Elegant Scottish Regency Classicism. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 10 3/4 in. Weight: 18.6 troy ounces. #BX610

Edwardian Classical sterling silver jewelry box, 1909. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with tapering tab; cover top gently curved with reeded border. Interior silk and velvet lined. Underside leather lined. Fully marked including worn maker’s stamp and London assay stamp. Good condition with a few pings and lining wear.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 9 1/8 x D 3 7/8 in. Gross weight: 27 troy ounces. #BV998

Turn-of-the-century Silberiris glass vase by Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Ovoid with flared rim in silver collar. Overlay in form of open and stylized leaf band and c-scroll neck border. Glass iridescent in orange, pink, and green. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 3 1/2 in. #BX858

Large Dutch silver cow creamer, 1910. A sweet beast with stocky body on slender legs and delicate hoofs. Head quizzically turned to side with flexed ears, sharp horns, red cabochon glass eyes, and gaping mouth spout. Flicked back tail handle and hinged back cover. Appears to be unmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x L 10 3/8 x W 3 3/8 in. Weight: 19.5 troy ounces. #BX771

Victorian Neoclassical sterling silver epergne. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1895. Central oval frame with pendant leaf garland threaded through fixed rings and supporting oval medallions with amphorae applied to stippled ground. Frame rests on 4 leaf-capped and scrolled supports terminating in pierced leaf feet. Shaft is reeded and has applied leaf garland with paterae mounts, and supports large boat-form basket. Eight leaf-capped and scrolled arms, each terminating in single... Click for details

Set of 6 Edwardian Classical sterling silver figural nut dishes. Made by William B. Durgin (part of Gorham) in Concord, ca 1910. Each: Ovoid bowl with irregular rim and s-scroll neck terminating in tapering bill. Chased imbricated leaves. A graceful flock for the next dinner party. Fully marked including Durgin and Gorham stamps and no. 34. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x L 3 3/4 x W 2 1/2 in. Total weight: 8 troy ounces. #BX806