Victorian sterling silver cigarette cup and lighter. Made by Louis Dee in London in 1883. Round cup with solid well and partitions. Sides have open rectangles. Flying scroll handle and conical lighter. Rests on 3 discs. Functional and advanced design. Hallmarked. On underside Parisian retailer's name Love & Harvey. Very good condition with threaded wick.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 8 x D 4 in. Gross weight: 13.4 troy ounces. #BP148

Nostalgic glass vanity jar with enameled sterling silver cover. Made in London in 1934. Oval jar with straight and fluted sides. Cover has motoring scene: A Victorian lady and two gentlemen tootle along in a turn-of-the-century automobile. A sweet look back. Hallmark includes George V’s silver jubilee mark. Indistinct maker’s mark – possibly Thomas Dalton Pannett & Son, Ltd. Fine condition with strong color.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 3 x D 2 in. #BN321

Sterling silver porringer. Made by Towle in Newburyport. Crimped bowl and solid handle with pierced oval. Beaded bowl and handle rims as well as beaded volute scrolls on handle. Jazzed-up tradition. Hallmark includes no. 105 and retailer’s name Bailey, Banks & Biddle. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 7/8 x W 7 3/4 x D 5 in. Weight: 5.6 troy ounces. #BP866

Pair of pretty sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1925. Tapering and faceted shaft on raised foot. Urn socket with detachable bobeche. Delicate flowers engraved on upper shaft. Hallmarked La Pierre, a New York maker that was acquired by International Silver Co. in 1929. Hallmark includes no. 441. Condition: A good working pair. One candlestick has a minor dent to the socket and a few foot pings.

Dimensions: H 10 1/8 x D 3 5/8 in. Weighted. #BP700

A great pair of American Modern sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1925. Each: Faceted and tapering shaft on raised and concave octagonal foot. Urn socket. Detachable bobeche octagonal with reeded rim. Hallmarked and stamped Rifkin Bros with no. 800. Condition: Good with minor dents to sockets. One candlestick rocks slightly.

Dimensions: H 12 1/2 x W 5 1/4 x D 5 1/4 in. Weighted. #BP554

Modern sterling silver fruit bowl. Made by S. Kirk & Son in Baltimore, ca 1950. Curved sides with twisted fluting and repousse fruits and flowers in well. A bold updating of this maker’s traditional motif. Rests on 4 ball supports. Hallmark includes no. 233 and phrase Hand Decorated. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 9 3/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BP851

German silver beaker, 18th C. Ovoid with slightly flattened form. Rim has incised and gilt band. A beautiful piece rich in history. Nuremberg hallmark. Condition: Good with period patina. The gilding is mellowed to pale yellow. Attractive handling wear.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 3 3/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BM870

Pair of sterling silver Classical candlesticks. Made by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co. in Wallingford, ca 1920. Each: Fluted column on stepped, shaped, and ornamented square base. Composite capital with chamfered and concave top. Detachable bobeche. Hallmark includes no. 488. Very good condition.

Dimensions: 10 3/4 x W 4 x D 4 in. Weighted. #BP785

Pretty sterling silver, enamel, and glass vanity set. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, ca 1928. This set comprises hand mirror, hair brush, comb, powder jar, and rouge pot.

All: Pink roses in radiating white frame on blue guilloche ground – a soft and pretty Edwardian motif. The mirror and brush have shield-form frames. Mirror glass beveled. The jar and pot are round in clear glass with cut and acid-etched abstract garland and square and canted covers. Fully marked. One piece has... Click for details

George III sterling silver gravy boat. Made by John Parker & Edward Wakelin in London in 1770. Curved bowl with helmet mouth and high-looping double-scroll handle. Rests on 3 hoof supports. Sturdy Georgian with nice heft. Hallmarked. Condition: Some wear but in full working order after more than 200 years.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BN252

Turn-of-the-century Classical sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovoid body, flared mouth, and c-scroll handles with realistic leaf and bud mounts. Spread foot has same applied to four supports. Interior has gilt wash. A fine design with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked including pattern no. 14417 (first produced in 1900) and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 x W 10 1/2 x D 6 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 54.4 troy ounces.... Click for details

Art Deco 950 silver ice bucket. Made by Tetard Freres in Paris, ca 1930. Trapezoidal with applied rim and two rectangular supports mounted to stained-wood. Sides gently convex with fashionable skyscraper motif. Fully marked with Minerva head and maker’s mark. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 6 5/8 x D 5 3/4 in. Gross weight: 24 troy ounces. #BN222