Edward VIII sterling silver vase. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1936. Narrow and tapering body with base knop on gently raised and round foot. Spool neck and hemispheric rim with pierced scallop shells and scrollwork. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/8 x D 3 5/8 in. Weighted. #BL409

Irish Georgian sterling silver salver. Made by John Letablere in Dublin, mid-18th century. Gadrooned rim interspersed with shells and flower heads. Well center has engraved armorial with sword-bearing hand surrounded by flowers, leaves, and diaper-inset scrolls. Four leaf-capped volute-scroll supports. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 42 troy ounces. #BU356

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and cut-glass creamer and sugar. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York. Each: Conical bowl on flutes and diaper, and scalloped rim border. Creamer has c-scroll handle and small u-form spout. Stepped and round sterling silver base. Fully marked including silver weight (16 pwts/each). Very good condition. Sugar has minor base ping.

Dimensions: Creamer: H 4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Sugar: H 4 x D 4 in. #BU361

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and cut-glass cigarette cup. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York. Flattened and oval glass bowl with cut diaper and scalloped rim border. Round and stepped sterling silver base. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 3 1/2 x D 2 in. #BU225

Rare Japonesque mixed metal tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1878. Square with curved sides and straight edges. Two birds soar and glide. One is viewed from below and the other from above (that is, from bird’s eye). An original and jokey design incorporating the exotic flattened Japanese perspective. Feathers are gold, and beaks, eyes, and wispy, dangly talons are copper. Crescent frame engraved with calligraphy-style presentation dated 1879. Ground hand hammered. Corner... Click for details

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston. Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and laminate back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Fully marked including maker’s (Hickok Matthews) and retailer’s stamps, phrase “Hand Made”, and no. 3008. Hickok Matthews is better known by the original name Lebkuecher. Excellent condition with crisp corners.

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Turn-of-the-century Austrian Art Nouveau glass bud vase with engraved silver overlay. Voluptuous waisted baluster. Overlay in form of flowers with crisscrossing stems and tendrils. Oval cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Flared neck in silver collar. Glass iridescent gold and pink. Interior pink. Silver marks include La Pierre maker’s stamp. Excellent condition with nice shimmer.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 2 1/4 in. #BU321

Dutch Neoclassical 934 silver salver, late 18 C. Round. Open gallery sides with flowering rinceaux and beaded rim. Four fluted and tapering supports. Fully marked including Amsterdam city stamp. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x D 12 3/4 in. Weight: 31 troy ounces. #BU158

Pair of Edwardian Regency sterling silver trumpet vases. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1913. Each: Tapering sides and stepped raised foot. Acid-etched repeating pattern with swags and paterae and armorial shield frames (all vacant). Stylized leaves at base. A beautiful showpiece that works in traditional and Modern interiors. Fully marked including no. 18577A (first produced in 1913) and director’s letter m. Condition: Fine definition and patina.

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Modern sterling silver box, ca 1920. Retailed by JE Caldwell in Philadelphia. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and gently curved with tapering tab. A handy and stylish receptacle for desk detritus. Fully marked including New York maker’s stamp (Dominick & Haff), retailer’s stamp, and no. 235. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 4 5/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 6.5 troy ounces. #BU343

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass inkwell with engraved silver overlay. Retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low in Boston. Globular. Body has flat top and short inset neck. Cover interior has corresponding well. Flower overlay with tendrils forming Classical elements including volute scrolls and palmettes. Cover top has engraved with interlaced script monogram. Glass is clear. Silver fully marked including retailer’s stamp. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x D 3 1/2 in. #BU323

European silver soup tureen, ca 1850. Round and tapering bowl on raised foot. Reeded high-looping side handles with cast lion’s heads on leaf mounts. Cover raised with flower finial on lobed flange. Reeding. A charming mix of modish Classicism and the vernacular. Handmade. Marked. Very good condition. Bowl interior has minor irregularity from handle mount (not visible on exterior).

Dimensions: H 11 x W 13 x D 9 1/4 in. Weight: 43 troy ounces. #BU282