A classic 19th century French silver tastevin of traditional form by master silversmith Alexandre Vauger. This example is of small size, intended for use in evaluating cognac, Armagnac or calvados instead of wine. Unlike the “perles” and “godrons” found on the walls of a wine taster, a cognac taster more accurately reflects the liquid’s color using a smooth surface...

A fine mid-19th century French silver tastevin (wine taster), the base inset with an 1810 Italian silver coin from the reign of Emperor Napoleon I as King of Italy. The bottom edge of the bowl is decorated with curved, scalloped "godrons" which were intended to reflect light through white wine to judge clarity. This tastevin does not have the "cupules" ("ovoides") specifically intended to deepen the color of red wines. The sides are decorated with grapevines and clusters of fruit...

Bronze figural group with a beautiful young women holding a scarf aloft in her right hand and a child with the left arm. Inscribed TEMPETE on the front and signed V. Morey on the back. French, late 19th. Century.
Dimensions: height 23.5" (59.69 cm) X width 9" (22.8 cm).

Possibly made in Italy or Denmark. With beaded base and knop stem. Finely etched with leaf garland (Imperial) surrounds the piece. Seals on the side. Early 20th Century.
Measures: 8 2/16" (20.32 cm) tall X 4.25" (10.79 cm) in diameter.

A genuine late 17th to mid 18th century hand made openwork European grade sterling pierced strainer or ladle with a gilded bowl. This unusual 8" ladle has a gilt and pierced 2-3/8" x 2" bowl with a pouring lip, and would be a slightly higher than 800 grade silver. The openwork handle has wonderfully ornate hand made wire-work with two central medallions, which have never been engraved/monogrammed. The handle is completely hand made and it is applied to the bowl with a rat-tail...

This is a set of six Schumann Dresden style flower hand painted and transfer plates with reticulation, several faintly marked with the 1900 era mark of a Japanese copy, and lavishly decorated with courting scenes and flowers. Condition: excellent. Measurement: 6"dia.

This is a magnificent Victorian set of large gold plated sewing scissors with matching sheath in the style of WMF, circa 1900, the handles and sheath of beautifully cast with sinewy Art Nouveau petals and leaves; blades are steel-cut and marked "Germany;" condition: sheath case and handles in excellent condition; some pitting and wear on the blades; measurement: , 11 inches, in sheath.

An Elegant Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Candlesticks Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1866 with the Mark of JKB, for Hawkesworth, Eyre & Co. Height; 9.25". Weight; 36.6 Troy ounces, weighted. Excellent condition

French triptych photo frame made of bronze and colorful enamel. Uses the antique method of applying enamel over the brass as opposed to cloisonne where the enamel is embedded in the brass. 19 th. Century. Shows some wear and tear in the enamel can be seen in the pictures.
Dimensions: Central piece: height 9.5" X 5.25" wide.
Lateral pieces: height 6.45" X 3.25" wide.

Glass container with silver 925 applique. The base contains a seal. Possibly Mexican.
It measures 4.25" height and 2.5" wide at its widest point.

Late 19th Century 18 carat gold pocket watch set. The set contains two original pieces, the pearlized pocket watch and matching Chatelaine which is decorated with pearls and emeralds. This delicate set was crafted for the ladies.
Chatelaine (useful ornament supporting watches, watch keys, seals, thimble cases, an other etuis, worn hanging from a belt).
Measures: Chatelaine: 3.93" (10 cm) length X 0.51" (1.3 cm) heart width.
Watch: 0.98" (2.5 cm) diameter.

A Very Fine/Large Celadon Inlaid Cosmetic Box and Cover-13th C.: Korea, Koryo period, 13th Century, It is a quite large circular box with domed cover decorated in inlaid with a double cranes within a double white slip inlaid surrounded by four cranes flying in raining on the cover, the edges in a white slip inlaid with a stylized pattern. It is in fine condition with no damage at all. It measures 9,5cm x 4.5cm or 3 3/4” x 1 3/4”.

A wonderful molded pedestal glass with an unusually large pointed round funnel bowl above a crisp 6 sided hollow Silesian stem; folded foot. 6 1/4" tall, 2 3/4" bowl diameter, 2.8" foot diameter

Although the glass is soda, the lead-like ring to it, combined with its extremely high overall quality strongly indicates a Tyneside (N. England) origin.

This regal, 20th century English 6-piece silverplate tea and coffee service in the Sheffield style would look grand on a sideboard for the holidays. With lovely fluted accents, ebonized handles and finials on ball feet; marked "CAMEO" "EPNS" and "MADE IN SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND" and consisting of a coffee pot, tea pot, kettle on stand, creamer, open sugar, and waste bowl. Condition: very good, some very minor surface scratches...

A fine English drinking glass with a pointed round funnel bowl engraved with grapes and vines above a double merise (rare) and a short plain stem section, all above a multiple-spiral air twist (MSAT) stem with an inverted baluster shoulder knop and an angular medial knop. The plain section, although short, combined with the air twist might allow classifying this glass as a composite stem type. Conical foot with a rough snapped pontil.

6 3/8: tall, 2 1/4" bowl diameter, 2 5/8" foot diameter.

A Pair of Georgian Shaped Stone China Dessert Dishes. Indian Tree Pattern, Flying Bird Design and Butterfly. Blue Underglaze Anchor Mark and "Stone China", probably Davenport(John Davenport, 1765-1848), circa 1805-1820. Hand Coloured over a Printed Transfer Design. Dimensions; 9.25" long x 7.25" wide x 1.75" deep. Excellent condition.

Two sided pine game board with strong graphics and vibrant colors, displaying an unusual variant of the common structure of parcheesi. A checkers board is on the reverse side.

All original paint, original metal corners, overall excellent condition with a minor scratch on one side, and a wood chip in the top right on the reverse side. 23" by 23"

An Excellent Porcelain Armorial Tea Caddy, made by Edme Samson et Cie, Paris, circa 1880. In an Elegant Shaped Rectangular Form, with Enameling. Dimensions; 5" high x 3.5" wide x 2.5" deep. In excellent shape.