American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same flat surround. On front acid-etched and engraved leaves and flower heads. Fluid and distended ornament interspersed with four tubular cartouches (vacant). Sides plain. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Sterling” with no. 832. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/8 x W 7 5/8 in...

This is a genuine English sterling silver William IV teapot fully hallmarked for London, England 1837. This table serving piece measures 11-1/4" from spout to handle and it has a wonderful bolt-mounted floral finial. It has fine leaf and flower repousse decoration throughout and it stands on four fancy feet. It has the maker's mark for the respected English silversmith firm of Edward, Edward Jr., John and W. Barnard and it weighs an impressive 810 grams...

A phenomenal Victorian sterling silver soup ladle in Whiting’s “No. 26” pattern. The top of the handle features incredibly detailed peony foliage. The twist stem leads to the fluted and scalloped bowl. At the junction of the bowl and stem, a full-blown peony blossom is delicately engraved into the silver. The bowl is parcel gilt. “No. 26” is an extremely rare pattern. It is always very finely made and exceptionally heavy, even by Whiting’s standards...

Victorian sterling silver nutmeg grater. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Ovoid and lobed; cover hinged and tabbed. Interior has hinged hasp. Butler finish. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 6. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x D 1 1/2 in. Gross weight: 1.4 troy ounces. #BZ227

Victorian Classical sterling silver paper knife. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Serpentine and integral with hollow handle tapering into flat blade. Handle has allover floral repousse with feathered leaf border at bottom. Blade recto has acid-etched monogram with elongated, interlaced, and whiplash letters. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, director’s letter M (1873-91), and no. 730. Very good condition.

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

Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Made by Shreve & Co. in San Francisco, ca 1910. Oval window in same surround; on front engraved ivy leaf garland with spiky tips and reeded stems. Sides plain. Two delightful ball supports. With glass, silk lining, and burgundy velvet back and hinged-easel support. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 7/8 x W 7 1/4 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 5 7/8 in. #BX906

Victorian Classical sterling silver vase. Made by Mauser in New York, ca 1890. Narrow conical body between vertical acanthus leaves mounted to bottom; knop and raised round foot. Open irregular fruiting grapevine applied to turned-down mouth rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 11244. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x D 5 7/8 in. Weight: 11.6 troy ounces. #BY541, BY542, BY544 & BY545

A finely cast iron lion en passant with modeling in the animalier style screw mounted on rectangular base. Very good condition with slight oxidation and minor blemishes to patina, mostly on base. We date this sculpture to mid 19th C., unmarked. Length: 11 1/4"

Description: exquisite and wonderful sterling silver set, I have combined different elements of this set from different countries and the combination is a lovely set. The large tray is a superb piece from Siam, the old name for Thailand, with gorgeous floral design and four sitting Buddha. Creamer is from Mexico with repousse floral motif and two birds sitting on branches on each side . Two beautiful large salt & pepper shakers and a well designed spoon...

A Substantial and Elegant Coin Silver Pitcher (Milk Jug, Creamer) by Newell Harding of Boston, Mass., circa 1840, Dimensions; 8.5: high x 5" at mid-section diameter; weight, a substantial 11.8 Troy ounces. Monogram. Excellent condition.

A George II Large Footed Cup or Beaker by William Shaw and William Priest and Hallmarked in London, 1756 (clear marks). Dimensions; 4 1/8" high x 4" diameter at top, 2 3/4" at base; weight 6.9 Troy ounces. Some minor wear and a slight bend at the base (see picture). Overall in very good condition.

A Silver Pitcher, Probably Used for Milk or Cream, by Eoff and Shepherd and Retailed by Ball, Black and Co., New York. It ios marked 950, higher than the sterling 925 standard, and used briefly during the transition from coin to sterling. An Elegant Script Monogram is on the Front Cartouche. Dimensions; 9" high x 4" wide; weight; 10.1 Troy ounces. Circa 1855-1860. Excellent condition.

A Magnificent Sterling Silver Center Bowl or Fruit Bowl by Theodore B. Starr in an Art Nouveau Pattern with a Gadroon Border on the Top Edge and the Base. There is a Monogram on the Underside. Dimensions; 9.25" in diameter x 3.75" high; weight, a substantial 27.7 Troy ounces. Circa 1900. Excellent condition.

Lovely square enamel and silver compact, painting of a semi-nude woman resting next to a man and several sheep, a stream is in the background. The painting is framed with silver engraving and carnelian blue enamel accents. Inside is a mirror. Stamped 800. Dimensions 3"x3.25". Condition Report: Excellent condition.

Exquisite pierced sterling silver bride’s basket vase by Frank W. Smith. The basket flares out from a narrow base decorated with scrolling acanthus leaves. The sides are decorated with an intricate pierced motif and the upper border repeats the decoration at the foot. The handles is pierced and heavily decorated with scrolls and foliate designs that elaborate on the simpler foot and lip rims...

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and engine-turned through stripes. Top center vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 1/4 x W 7 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 6 in. #BY272

An Arts & Crafts Hand Wrought Copper Box from the workshops of the Forest Craft Guild in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Measures about 5 1/2" by 3", green patina with original leather interior. A fine example of their work.

A Rare Scottish Sterling Silver Large goblet. by John McDonald and Hallmarked in Edinburgh in 1815. Provenance; from the Estate of Margaret Truman Daniel (1924-2008). Dimensions; 6.75" high x 3.5" diameter; weight a substantial 9.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

Constructed of hand hammered brass, and fastened together with metal pegs, this vase is hexagon in shape, with wide lip and base. It measures 8" high, 5 7/8" across at widest point, and the base is 4 1/8" across. Signed on the base with a conjoined W W mark, with another line that could be an F. The bottom of the interior of the vase has a thin layer of cement to keep it from tipping. The entire surface is hammered, then additional embossing is added, most linear, with leaf shaped designs ri...

A Scottish Footed Silver Bowl, probably used for Sugar. The Marks are rubbed, but it is likely Glasgow, with maker probably Alexander Gairdner c. 1777. Dimensions; 4.75" diameter x ;5" high x 3.5" diameter at foot; weight, a heavy 9.6 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

A Stunning Sterling Silver Coffee Pot by Bigelow and Kennard (Boston 1863-1923) in a highly intricate ribbed design. Circa; 1890-1900. Dimensions; 8.75" high; weight 17.5 traditional, 15.9 Troy ounces. Excellent condition.

A renaissance bronze figure, Italian, Venice, and in a superb style with the stylistic hallmark of the Roccatagliata workshop, c. 16th.- early 17th. century.

The figure is made of bell metal and depicts a Cupid with spread wings holding a scroll with the portrait bust of Christ. He is standing on a stepped podium and mounted to a heavy black base.

Size: 15 cm. tall including the black stone base and 10,4 cm. for the figure alone.

A beautiful enameled silver patch or pill box by Nicholai Alexeyev. The hinged box is fully covered with enamels worked in shades of opaque white, aqua, periwinkle and royal blue, accented with translucent red and green. The cover and bottom are worked in a stylized starburst pattern, while the sides feature floral banding flanked by traditional triangular and dotted patterns. Exposed areas of silver are stippled and lightly gilt. The interior is also gilt. The interior of the body and lid are m...

A large sterling silver trophy goblet for the Victoria Hotel Wolverton Billiard Handicap. London, 1901. by Robert Pringle and Sons. Size: 11 inches ht. Weight: 15.5 Troy ounces. "Won for the first time by Mr. H.S. Dunleary, December 1901." The with subsequent winners names in Jan. and Mar. 1904. Excellent condition.

Tall turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass decanter with engraved silver overlay. Globular bowl with cylindrical neck and everted rim. Stopper concave with faceted neck. Dense overlay. On bowl are flower heads, entwined scrolls, and trellis between double linear frames joined by beading and terminating in volute scrolls. On neck are shooting tendrils forming arches. Neck and rim in collar as is decanter neck. Glass is clear. Marked and numbered 044. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 5/8 x...

George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Cohen & Charles in Birmingham in 1928. Flat rectilinear surround with lobed top. On front engine-turning between plain borders; sides plain. With glass, silk lining, and stained-wood back and hinged-easel support. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 1/4 x W 7 1/4 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 1/2 in. #BZ720

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Round with lobed and concave sides. Wavy shoulder with applied leaves and flowers, and scrolled rim. Well center engraved with interlaced script monogram. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. A3038. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 16 troy ounces. #BH744

A massive and exceptional early European Pewter Stein, Hamburg, Germany, dated 1776 on the front, but probably made c. 1750.

Profusely decorated over the entire surface with two flanking Lions on either side of a crest of a crowned Bulls head with crossed hatches in the mouth. The body with deeply incised text: GEORG WENCH. V. NICKEL. LEISTER.DIE.SEYN.DER.ZEIT.DIE ELTER.MEISTER. and on the other side: PETER VOLBART.V.JVST.SCHMICHING.DER.ZEIT.DIE.ALT.GESELLEN.SIND. The lid also engr...

Pewter plate, of variety apparently used for special occasions like Purim or Passover etc., 9 3/8" diameter, and filled with incised design consisting of Hebrew characters and an eight pointed star that reminds of the "hex" symbols of American folk art . On the reverse are three "angel/justice" symbols as often seen in these plates, and some writing above that in Roman letters, difficult to decipher. I see the word "FEIN" below one of those angel figures. There is one small rim hole, as from ...

Pair of Edwardian Modern sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1905. Ovoid with faceted upward tapering haft on raised foot. Socket tapering with detachable bobeche. Dramatic ribbing on socket and foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date symbol, and no. A4298. Very good condition with a few pings on shaft and foot.

Dimensions: H 10 3/8 x W 4 7/8 x D 3 5/8 in. Weighted. #BY106

Antique 18th-century European gilt-bronze figure of a seated Ottoman Turk. The figure depicts a nobleman from the Turkish Ottoman era, seated in the Turquerie or "Turkery" fashion. He is sitting on a square cushion with his legs crossed. The nobleman is wearing an exquisite ensemble of Turkish clothing, which includes a long-sleeved shirt, a vest, and loose-fitting trousers. The Ottoman sash tied around his waist adds a touch of grandeur to his attire. His posture and attire reflect the refined ...

A wonderful French first empire tole ware monteith, the sides hand painted with bouquets of colorful flowers against ivory-colored reserves flanked by gilt grapevine designs. The sides rise to handles cast in the form of swans’ heads--a feature very rarely seen. Verrieres are typically oval in shape, but this example is round. The bowl is unusually raised on four lion’s paw brass feet. As a whole, this is one of the more elegant and interesting early tole verrieres or monteiths we’...

Edwardian Classical sterling silver trinket box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Oval with upward tapering sides and hinged scrolled cover. On sides applied ribbon-tied garland. On cover top chased scrolls threaded with garlands overlapping central reeded frame (vacant). At ends stand two quiver bearing cherubs balancing fruit baskets on their heads. Gilt interior. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 14930 (first produced in 1901), and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very g...

Pretty Edwardian inkwell. Made by Foster & Bailey in Providence, ca 1910. Rectangular clear glass base with chamfered corners, wraparound acid-etched garland, and star cut to underside. Ovalish well with short neck in sterling silver collar with hinged and domed cover. Cover top has enameled flower basket and garland on white wavy and chevron ground with ornamental blue lunettes. Fully marked. Very good condition with strong color.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. #BS636

Pair of tall Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Barbour Silver Co. (part of International) in Hartford, Conn., ca 1910. Each: Ovoid socket with round detachable bobeche on tapering shaft with base knop; raised foot. Engraved borders comprising paterae with pendant flowers and vases joined by garland. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 101C. Very good condition with a few pings.

Dimensions: H 14 1/4 x D 4 7/8 in. Weighted. #BY402

An Early Silver Beaker, North European, Baroque period, dated 1701.

A beautiful engraved and large beaker with an extrafine decoration, consisting of vertical lines, framed with double concenthric lines on the body; with two beautifully engraved Floral medallions and another central medallion, engraved with P.F.S.S / Z.F.D.S and below the inscription with 1704. Stamped with three symethrically placed stamps in the bottom.

Size: 10,7 cm. heigh and ca. 10,4 cm. wide.
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