Large sterling silver basket. Made by Black, Starr & Frost in New York, ca 1900. Shallow and ovalish with c-scroll swing handle and raised foot. Solid well (vacant) radiating pierced and engraved flowers and scrolled foliage. Handle same with oval cartouche (vacant). Rims wavy and gadrooned and interspersed with shells. Hallmark includes no. 91/4522 and phrase Exclusive Design. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 1/2 x W 15 1/2 x D 12 1/2 in. Weight: 45 troy ounces. #BF151

Art Nouveau sterling silver letter rack. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1901. Three shaped and open descending arches mounted to rectangular base. Front and back have bracket supports. Chased leaves and flowers. A pretty turn-of-the-century desk accessory. Hallmark includes date symbol, no. B1626M, and retailer’s stamp Shreve, Crump & Low. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 7/8 x W 6 1/2 x D 2 1/4 in. Weight: 7.8 troy ounces. #BN712

Modern sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Long and rectangular with crisp corners. Cover is hinged with molded rim. Engraved grid that leaves plenty of room for engraving. Box and cover interior velvet lined. Hallmark includes pattern no. 22360X (first produced in 1937) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x L 10 1/8 x W 3 1/2 in. Gross weight: 23.5 troy ounces. #BN710

Art Nouveau emerald glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Bellied bowl with cylindrical neck and flared rim. Foliate scroll pattern interspersed with flowers. Asymmetrical cartouche engraved with script monogram. Hallmark includes no. G387. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7 3/4 x D 4 in. #BN704

Antique sterling silver dinner service for 12 in Frontenac pattern. Made by International in Meriden, Conn.

This service comprises 110 pieces (all dimensions in inches): Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad forks, (6 3/8), and 12 seafood forks (5 1/2); Spoons: 12 cream soup spoons (6 7/8), 12 teaspoons (5 7/8), 12 five o’clock spoons (5 in.), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (9 3/4) and 12 butter spreaders (5 3/4); Serving Pieces: 1 soup ladle (12), 1 gravy ladle (7... Click for details

Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window and flat border engraved with fluid scrollwork and flowers. Top vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. Hallmarked IN Deitsch, a maker active in New York ca 1904-15. Numbered 125. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 6 3/8 x W 4 5/8 in. Window: H 5 1/2 x W 3 3/4 in. #BN613

Midcentury Modern sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Georg Jensen USA Inc. in New York. Circular well, curved sides, and everted rim. Rim decorated with stylized leaves and seeds. A fine harkening back to the Danish source. Hallmark includes no. 614. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x D 8 7/8 in. Weight: 10.5 troy ounces. #BH226

Tall and unusual sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Attenuated oval body with soft fluting on lobed and domed foot mounted to circular base with 4 foliate-shell supports. Neck and mouth conical with scalloped rim and applied pendant flowers. Dense tooled bands with scrolls and flowers at neck base and base. Gilt interior. Hallmark includes pattern no. 12493 (first produced in 1895) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 23 x W 6 1/4 x D... Click for details

Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. in 1956. Lobed well and scrolled rim. Chased ornament in form of flowers with stems terminating in well to make room for a frame (vacant). Tactile and dynamic. Hallmark includes date symbol and no. X277. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 9 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 12.8 troy ounces. #BG947

Pair of Georgian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1913. Each: Faceted and knopped baluster shaft on stepped and chamfered square base. Faceted urn socket with flat and chamfered detachable bobeche. Olden-days form spiffed up for the Modern twentieth century. Hallmark includes pattern no. 18506 (first produced in 1913) and director’s letter m (1907-47). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 4 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Total weight: 23.5 troy ounces. #BQ431 ... Click for details

Japonesque sterling silver and mixed metal tea set. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1879-1880. This set comprises teapot, creamer, and sugar.

Each: Bellied with short reeded neck and foot ring. Bracket handles (teapot handle stained wood). Teapot has gently raised hinged cover with ball finial and s-form spout. Creamer has discreet lip spout. Allover honeycomb hand hammering applied with lots of period motifs: oversized leaves and lily pads as well as granulated soil; rich and varied... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver vanity set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 10 pieces: hand mirror, hairbrush, comb, clothing brush, shoe horn, box, 2 perfume bottles, and 2 powder jars.

Rectilinear and chamfered forms with raised central panel and fine dentil borders. Handles have stylized acanthus motif. Bottles conical with acid-etched pendant flowers in rectilinear frames. Jars round and faceted. Restrained classical modernism.

All pieces hallmarked. Hallmarks include... Click for details