Large American Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1860. Upward tapering sides with skirted foot and scroll-bracket handle. Jowly, tousled-haired contrapposto cherub applied to front. Two oval frames and one small one (all vacant) surrounded by flowers spilling over into stippled band. Beaded rims. Scroll bracket handle with stippled panels and stylized flying leaf cap between pierced scroll mounts. Gilt-washed interior. A traditional cann enlivened with frothy... Click for details

Stately sterling silver swan. Oval body with gracefully scrolled neck terminating in closed bill. Erect tail feathers and hinged wings. Beautiful plumage as befits an elegant table companion. Body hollow with detachable liner for holding treats. Peruvian marks: “Argenteria Peruana SA Sterling 925”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x W 4 1/2 x D 11 in. Wingspan: 13 in. Weight (without liner): 14.5 troy ounces. #BS890

Set of 10 Edwardian Regency sterling silver dinner plates in Adam pattern. Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, ca 1915. Round solid well. Wide shoulder with Classical vases on open rondels joined by leaf swag on pierced fern ground. Scrolled rim. Six plates have ornamental interlaced monogram.

Each plate marked. The monogrammed plates have maker’s stamp and patent year 1911. Of the unmonogrammed plates, one has maker’s stamp; all have no. 3728. Very good condition with deep... Click for details

Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-weave ground. Silver rim with seed-pearl border and cabochon-cut pink hardstone top. For a flirty, twirling come-hither. In a leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with Parisian retailer’s gilt stamp (Dupuy). Worn marks appear to be those of Georg Adam Scheid; also, French import marks. Very good... Click for details

Large and fancy sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Capacious bowl with scrolled rim, short inset foot, and leaf-capped double-scroll handle. Two chased scroll cartouches (vacant) with leaves and flowers. Fully marked and numbered 5130. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 7.5 troy ounces. #BS844

Traditional Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by Mappin & Webb in Sheffield in 1960. Molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BQ873

Turn-of-the-century Austrian silver cigar cutter. Jowly, floppy-eared hound's head mounted to oak-leaf wrapped handle. Springy blade set in back. Endearing canine portrayal and tactile, easy-grip form. Marked. Very good condition.

Length: 5 1/4 in. Gross weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BS884

Set of 12 sterling silver ashtrays. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Rectangular with tapering sides and concave ovalish cradle. The individual size that makes smoking look stylish. Dangerous table accessories. Fully marked. Six have director’s letter m (1907-47) and 6 have director’s letter L (1956-ca 1965). In latter group, 2 have pattern no. 59001. All other ashtrays have pattern no. 19099. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Heavy total weight: 27... Click for details

Pair of gift-quality repousse sterling silver salt & pepper shakers. Made by Jacobi & Jenkins in Baltimore, who were active from 1894-1908. Each: Baluster with floral repousse on stippled ground. Three leaf-mounted volute supports. Cover bell-form with stippled vertical leaves and piercing. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x D 2 1/8 in. Total weight: 6 troy ounces. #BR464

Art Deco sterling silver drinks set for one. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1930. This set comprises carafe, cup, and tray in the faceted geometric style.

Carafe has curved sides with girdle, leaf-capped s-scroll handle, stepped foot. Onion-dome stopper with ball finial and cork plug. Interior has glass insulation. Cup has curved sides and stepped foot. Tray round with deep well and molded rim. For the nightstand or desk.

Fully marked. Cup and tray stamped “Tiffany & Co. /... Click for details

Classical coin silver baby cup, Drum-form with ribbing and beading. Engraved quivers, flowers, and leaves forming cartouche (vacant). Scroll-bracket handle. Marked “G. W & H” for Gale, Woods & Hughes, a New York maker active ca 1833-45. Good condition with attractive period wear. Engraved ornament is nicely “sunk”.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 3/8 in. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. #BS878

Classical coin silver baby cup. Made by John L. Westervelt in New York, ca 1860. Straight and gently tapering sides, capped s-scroll handle, and beaded rims. Two rondels interspersed with fleurs de lys and inset with male and female Renaissance profiles. Large round cartouche with strapwork border (vacant). A beautiful example of the Medallion motif that Westervelt also used on his flatware. Marked “J. L. W.” Very good condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 1/8 x D 2... Click for details