Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau red glass bud vase with engraved silver overlay. Ovoid bowl with tall cylindrical neck and flared mouth. Vertical trellis groups entwined with stems and leaves, and flower heads at rim and bowl shoulder. Round cartouche (vacant). Fully marked and numbered 3433. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 3 in. #BR647

German 800 silver wine trolly nef, ca 1920. A 3-mast galleon with billowing sales and complicated rigging. Gun ports open and cannons ready to fire. Lots of deck action, too with fighting swordsman and fallen sailors. Holds a special cargo because wood-style hull is a wine trolly. Figurehead spigot with threaded plug, and dolphin side mounts with rotating wheels for cruising across the table. Gives new meaning to the expression “getting sloshed”. Memorable dinner party... Click for details

Victorian glass and sterling silver decanter. Made by Grinsell & Sons in London in 1899. Clear glass moon body with flat oval foot. Cut ornament: A star surrounded by diaper on front and back, and star on foot underside. Sterling silver collar with projecting spout, and hinged and domed cover with vase finial; bracket handle. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x W 5 1/2 x D 2 1/4 in. #BT111

Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver baby cup. Made by George R. Unite in Birmingham in 1877. Straight sides, and molded rim and foot inset with beading. Capped double-scroll handle with graduated beading. On body are engraved fronds forming two frames (vacant). Fully marked. Excellent condition with strong definition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BR532

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths, Ltd in London in 1902. Round and girdled with capped and flying double-scroll handles, and raised round foot. Traditional form super-sized for engraving a generation or two of winners’ names. Nice heft and volume for icing the champagne. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 17 x D 11 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 76.5 troy ounces. #BT070

Rare sterling silver creamer and sugar. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Urn body on domed foot Handles high looping. Creamer has helmet mouth. Sides exterior have stylized rosettes, sunbursts, and cruciform ornament on butler finish. Handles have raised interlocking scrollwork with flowers and Moresque shapes based on Persian, the flatware pattern that was designed by Edward C. Moore and first produced in 1872. Rim border rinceaux on lined ground. Foot rim flower heads on stippled... Click for details

Pair of Rococo sterling silver candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Baluster shaft on shaped and raised four-sided base with corner leaves flowing into paw supports. Central socket on spool mount on ball to which are mounted three reeded arms, each terminating in single socket. Shaft and arms entwined with floral garland. Cast figures of chubby cherubs perched on shaft shoulder. On base more cherubs with streaming garlands in repousse. Frothy and frivolous. Fully marked including... Click for details

Classical coin silver serving tongs. Made by William Gale & Son in New York. U-form with traditional English double-scroll terminal on each side and scalloped shanks. One side has shaped blade with open rectangles; the other side has 3 tines. Monogram engraved on handle. A fine piece by a historic maker, that underwent many changes in partnerships and names. It was active in this incarnation in the 1850s. Marked. Very good condition. Taut and springy.

Length: 9 1/2 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces.... Click for details

Modern Classical sterling silver compotes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Each: Deep well and turned-down molded ogee rim interspersed with stylized scallop shells. Short support flowing into raised foot. Fully marked including pattern no. 14291C and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 7 1/4 in. Total weight: 18 troy ounces. #BT125

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890.

This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad/terrapin forks (6 3/8), 12 seafood forks (6), and 12 ice cream forks (5 5/8); Spoons: 10 teaspoons (5 5/8), 12 round gumbo spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (10 1/8), 12 lunch knives (8 7/8), and 11 butter spreaders (5... Click for details

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau clear glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Globular body with high-looping handle, upward tapering cylindrical neck, and helmet mouth. Ball stopper with short plug. Dense and scrolling fruiting grapevine overlay. Scrolled asymmetrical cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Handle and mouth in silver collar as is stopper neck. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Mermod, Jaccard), and no. 36150. Very... Click for details

Art Deco sterling silver 3-piece baby set. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1920, This set comprises mug, cereal bowl, and plate. Acid-etched safari with leaping gazelles, striding giraffes, wading hippos, and plodding elephants. A rambling procession featuring the stars of the animal kingdom. Fully marked and numbered 1051H (cup), 1052H (bowl), and plate (1053H). Bowl has retailer’s stamp (JE Caldwell). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Cup: H 2 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 3/4 in. Bowl: H 2 x... Click for details