A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118

Fancy sterling silver basket. Made by Howard & Co. in New York, 1905. Tapering and oval body on raised and oval foot. Wide and flared mouth. Stationery handle. Pierced and open scrollwork. Chased flowers on rim interior as well as handle. A beautiful piece by a historic regional maker. Fully marked including year and no. 482S. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 x W 9 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Weight: 20 troy ounces. #BM246

A spectacular pair of 22K gold and enamel elephant-head bangle bracelets decorated with deep red, blue, and green enamel and rose-cut diamonds. Made in Jaipur, India, ca. 1880. Provenance: formerly in the collection of the Maharani of Jaipur. Excellent condition. Total weight: 102 g. #1132

A fabulous antique 22K gold and enamel Renaissance Revival pendant featuring a white enamel maiden or goddess with gold goat on diamond-encrusted pedestal. Group framed by wreath with enamel, seed pearls, two large emeralds, and 2 enamel female busts. Italian, ca. 1880. Excellent condition.

H 3 1/4 x W 1 1/2 in. Weight: 25 g. #1134

Antique English brass rope frame, ca. 1910. Concave rope mounted to perimeter of rectangular window. Rope is twisted and looped at corners. With beveled glass, silk lining, cloth back, and hinged brass support. A great addition to a nautical or equestrian interior.

Dimensions: Frame: 12 7/8 x W 10 1/4 in. Window: 8 1/4 x W 5 1/8 in. AX160

Antique silver plate trefoil serving dish. Made by Walker & Hall in England. Three attached scallop shells (two large and 1 small). Horizontal and cylindrical handle on semicircle terminating in trefoil supports on lobed hemispheres. Rests on 3 lobed hemispheres. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 7 1/3 x W 10 3/4 x D 10 1/2 in. BI983

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Scrolled and rectilinear well. Sides lobed and flared with irregular scrolled rim. Chased ornament comprising flowerheads overlapping whiplash frames. Interlaced script monogram engraved in well. Fully marked including Philadelphia maker’s stamp (Simons, Bro. & Co.) and no. 1850. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/2 x W 10 1/8 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 7.4 troy ounces. #BM148

Edwardian sterling silver and enamel inkwell. Made by Grinsell & Sons in London in 1906. Dome base with reeded foot and rim and hinged cover. On cover top is inset enamel plaque: a cat sits on its haunches, front legs stiffened, ears erect, and gaze intense. Wonderful details include the shaded striping and fluffy chest fur. The pink nose is another sweet touch. A soft but stern kitty – a guaranteed cure for writer’s block. Clear glass well and cut-glass underside. Hallmarked. ... Click for details

Early Victorian acid-etched crystal and sterling silver decanter. Made by Charles Fox in London in 1840.

Ovoid crystal body on flat and scalloped foot. Acid-etched floral garlands. Cylindrical neck, scroll handle, and helmet mouth in silver: dense grape bunches and leaves and vine handle and rim. Grape bunch stopper with cork plug. Very fine silverwork. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 14 x D 4 1/4 in. BL814

George V sterling silver vase. Made by Alexander Clark in Birmingham in 1923. Straight and faceted sides, small knop, and raised foot. Molded and scalloped rim with curved and pierced sides. Weighted. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. Weighted. #BL740

Sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1904. Plain well and pierced and wavy rim. Strawberries, blackberries, and cherries as well as blossoms applied to rim. A pretty design that captures the lush ripeness of the fruit. Fully marked including date symbol and no. A3069. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 10 1/2 in. Weight: 13.5 troy ounces. #BI945

Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watson in Attleboro, Mass., ca 1920. Oval window in concave surround with pierced and interlaced circles. Sides plain. Tubular cartouche (vacant). Open bracket supports. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. Fully marked and numbered 2993. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: 10 1/2 x W 7 3/4 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 1/2 in. #BD712