Art Nouveau sterling silver and cut-glass claret jug. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Cylindrical body with spread base. Sterling silver collar with helmet mouth. Branch rims and high-looping leaf-mounted handle. Fruiting berry branches cut to glass and applied to mouth and handle. Interlaced script monogram engraved on collar front. Silver fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. D1490. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 14 1/2 x W 9 1/8 x D 6 in. #BX449

Modern Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Ovoid with lobed sides and asymmetrical rim. Plain and inset oval foot ring. Visible hand hammering with nice shimmer. Marked “Buccellati Italy 925 [in oval]”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 5/8 x D 5 3/4 in. Weight: 15 troy ounces. #BX238

American Edwardian Classical sterling silver vase, ca 1910. Tall and narrow cylinder on stepped and domed foot; wide and flared mouth rim. Engraved ornamental borders and pendant garlands. Half fluting. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/8 x D 3 1/8 in. Weighted. #BX246

Japanese silver jewelry box, ca 1910. Rectilinear with straight sides and loose trefoil handle with petal mounts on top. Sides and top have engraved fans with cranes, dahlias, and landscapes. Front has two hinged doors with ornamental strap hinges and scrolled and hinged bracket finial. Interior has three black-lacquered graduated drawers with same handles and mounts, and green velvet lining. Same lacquer on door interiors and box underside. For special keepsakes. Japanese marks. Very good... Click for details

Pair of German 800 silver peacocks, ca 1910. Each: Upright neck and small graceful head supporting a foppish crest. Scaly talons. Ovoid body with dense imbricated feathers and dramatic tail downed and concave for holding treats. Gorgeous but aloof centerpieces for a sophisticated dinner party. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions (taller): H 5 3/4 x L 11 1/2 x W 5 3/4 in. Total weight: 15.5 troy ounces. #BX083

Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver loving cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1901. Bowl with upward tapering sides, flared rim, and curved bottom mounted to short support on raised foot. Three capped c-scroll handles with volute terminal and graduated beading. On one side is engraved: “1901 / Bryn Mawr Horse Show / 1st Prize / Light Weight Qualified Hunter / Won by / Electricity / owned by / Florence Dobson”. On another side: “Presented by / Hotel Flanders”. A sweet period piece... Click for details

Belle Epoque Rococo soup tureen on stand. Made by Tetard Frères in Paris, ca 1910. Ovoid bowl with tapering sides and curved bottom with fluted and turned-down leaf handles. Sides have projecting volute scrolls inset with leaves. Leaves stippled and irregular. Sides have curvilinear panels applied with leaf and berry garlands with central branches forming wreaths. Raised oval foot. Cover domed and paneled with fluted top on which is mounted a cast finial in form of two embracing cherubs, their... Click for details

Large American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window in flat surround. Acid-etched and engraved ornament on front: Wraparound leafing scrollwork and languid flower heads. Center top rail vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support. Marked “Sterling” and numbered 833. Excellent condition with strong definition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 15 1/4 x W 12 in. Window: H 13 1/8 x W 9 3/4 in. #BX348

Modern Classical sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Shaped rectangular well and tapering, hand-hammered sides with twisted lobing; reeded curvilinear rim. Dynamic with nice shimmer. Fully marked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 14 1/2 x D 11 3/4 in. Weight: 36.8 troy ounces. #BX187

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass flask with engraved silver overlay. Flat front and concave back; sides curved and bottom flat. Short neck in silver collar and hinged and cork-lined cover. Overlay in form of dense leafing scrollwork and flowers. Glass is clear. Silver marked “Solid Silver / Pat. Jan. 5-86”. Very good condition.

Lady's size: H 5 3/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 1 in. #BX343

Striking turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase by historic Loetz with silver overlay. Globular with drum neck and wavy irregular pattern in iridescent blue heightened with purple and yellow. Interior red. Three gilt scroll handles with patera terminal and open geometric silver overlay. Mouth rim in silver collar with pendant leaves. Fragment of Chicago retailer’s label affixed to underside. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x D 5 1/2 in. #BX101

Italian Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. Functional simplicity embellished with the figure of a bumblebee applied to the upper right corner. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back and hinged easel support. Marks including post-1967 Florentine maker’s stamp (1306 FI) and phrase “Thistle & Bee / Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H (overall) 7 1/8 x W 5 1/4 in. Window: H 5 x W 3 1/2 in. #BX391