Classical sterling silver bird bath compote. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow bowl with turned-down rim and raised foot. Two cast bird figures with voluminous plumage and flamboyant crowns perch on bowl rim, ready to cluck and flap and flutter. Stylized and raised ornament on rim, including leaf-and-dart and dentil. Fully marked with pre-1875 pattern no. 3739 and directors’ letter M (1873-91). Very good condition with deep patina.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 11 1/4 x D 9 3/8... Click for details

Regency Revival sterling silver tea caddy. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway, New York. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Sloping rim and hinged and overlapping double covers with cutout scrolled rims. Stationary bracket handle. Fretwork rims. Handle same with beaded borders. Engraved on sides are floral garlands and oval frames with interlaced monogram. Covers have armorial frames (vacant) and flowers, and stylized floral border. Partitioned interior for holding two... Click for details

German Baroque-style parcel gilt 800 silver beaker, ca 1900. Tapering sides and curved bottom with 3 leaf-mounted pomegranate supports bursting with seeds. Chased and fluid rinceaux floral ornament on stippled ground. Interior gilt. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces. #BQ911

Edward VIII sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham in London in 1936. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged and flat cover. Allover engine turned ornament. Tapering gold tab with tooled floral ornament. Box interior cedar lined and partitioned. Cover interior gilt. Underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 7 x D 3 3/4 in. Gross weight: 20 troy ounces. #BS218

Nautical sterling silver and enamel cigarette case. Made by Thomae in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1960. Rectangular and hinged. Signal flags enameled on front. Gilt interior. Hallmarked. Very good condition with intact color.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 1/4. Weight: 4.8 troy ounces. #BQ946

Pair of beautiful sterling silver jam compotes. Made by Joseph & John Angell in London in 1845-48. Each: Shaped oval bowl on solid stem terminating in domed foot. Domed cover with solid leaf-mounted strawberry finial. Allover pierced scrollwork. Scrolled rims interspersed with flowers (bowl) and shells (foot). Support has chased and engraved leaves. Scrolled frames (vacant). Detachable red glass liner. Fancy pieces from the early Victorian era. Fully marked. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 x... Click for details

George V crystal powder jar with gilt sterling silver and enamel cover. Made by Adie Brothers in Birmingham in 1930. Bellied with alternating wide and clear facets and stylized floral ornament. Gilt sterling silver shaped cover has gently curved top with yellow guilloche enamel scallop shell on wavy ground. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice patina and strong color.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 4 1/2 in. #BJ692

American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1900. Narrow oval window in wavy-shaped surround with bracket feet. Open ornament with leaves, flowers, and shells on irregularly speckled green and white ground. Top solid with scrolled cartouche (vacant). An over-the-top turn-of-the-century design. With glass, silk lining, velvet back, and hinged support. Hallmarked with retailer’s stamp Alsted-Kasten Co. and no. 4651. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/4 x W 6 7/8 in.... Click for details

Pretty sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Frank M. Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1940. Boat: Curved sides, high looping scroll handle, and short splayed foot. Ruffly asymmetrical rim with scrolls and leaves. Stand: Curved with foot ring. Rim has applied scrolls and leaves. Hallmarked and numbered 2287. Good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 1/4 x W 7 x D 4 in. Stand: H 1 x W 8 x D 5 1/4 in. Total weight: 10 troy ounces. #BQ575

German Baroque-style 830 silver beaker, ca 1900. Straight sides and curved bottom mounted to 3 outsized balls. Fluid flowers and scrolls frame inset coins with coats of arms and Classical busts encircled by Latin mottoes. Coins double-sided (that is, the other side is visible on interior). Stippled ground and gilt interior. Fully marked. Very good condition with rich patina.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 10 troy ounces. #BQ910

Large Belle Epoque 950 silver tureen on stand. Made by Claude Doutre Roussel in Paris, ca 1900.

Tureen: Ovoid with curved sides and raised foot. Cast ram head end mounts and applied imbricated leaf swag. Two shaped and scrolled frames (vacant). Beading. Domed cover with cast leaf-mounted vegetable finial. Stand: Ovoid with shaped and scrolled ends applied with stippled acanthus leaves. Rim has imbricated leaves alternating with abstract bead-and-reel. Raised center.

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George V sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Levi & Salaman in Birmingham in 1913. Octagonal with straight sides and hinged and domed cover. Cover inlaid with star-form floral garland. Box interior velvet lined. Box underside leather lined. Fully marked. Good with attractive velvet wear.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 4 3/8 in. Gross weight: 5.4 troy ounces. #BN234