Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver seafood scallop shell plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and tiered flutes, scalloped rim, and 2 ball supports. The hard-to-find size for the new era of small dinner parties. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42677. Four have date codes from 1940s and ’50s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 6 x D 6 in. Total weight: 31 troy ounces. #BY776

Set of 6 turn-of-the-century American sterling silver figural nut dishes. Each: Irregular lozenge-form leaf with engraved veins and embossed grape bunches. Open vine handle. Butler finish. Fully marked including faint maker's stamp (Mauser) and no. 3310. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 3 5/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 3.6 troy ounces. #BA557

Set of 4 Midcentury Modern sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Each: Stylized leaf with radiating veins, 5 tips, and stubby stem. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 22475, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 3 1/4 x D 3 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BW966

Large sterling silver scallop shell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1947. Traditional form with dense and tiered flutes and 2 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date code, and no. 40617. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 9 1/4 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BY793

Set of 13 American Modern sterling silver place card holders, ca 1950. This set comprises 12 place card holders and 1 menu holder. Each: Cast figure of recumbent whippet with gracile limbs and imperious pointy head mounted to oval base with applied gadrooned rim. The place card holders have a ring clip and the menu holder has a heart clip. Mondaine novelties guaranteed to raise the tone of one’s dinner parties. Marked “UV [in circle] Sterling”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Place card...

Set of 7 Francis I sterling silver nut dishes. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. 1951-52. Quatrefoil well, lobed sides, and scrolled rim. Embossed fruits and leaves. Nice pieces in the classic pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. X569. Three have 1951 date symbol and 4 have 1952 date symbol. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 3 3/8 in. Total weight: 11 troy ounces. #BZ119

Large sterling silver scallop shell bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1941. Elongated form and dynamic flutes. Rests on 2 balls. Fully marked including maker's stamp, date code, and no. 42606. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 7 3/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BI136

Set of 12 Modern sterling silver goblets. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1940. Each: Conical bowl mounted to tapering stem; foot round and gently raised. Easy grip with nice balance. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and pattern no. 20168. Nine have order no. 11053 and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Total weight: 90 troy ounces. #BZ422

Midcentury Modern sterling silver decanter set. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Sterling silver frame with central pole on shaped base between two round and open wells. Pole has sliding mechanism with hinged hasp and bracket handle to which are mounted two decanter covers. The covers descend on two ovoid bottles with cut diaper ornament, and sterling silver collar. With lock and key.

Stand marked “Tiffany & Co. / Sterling Silver” and numbered S1625. Bottle collars marked “Sterling...

American Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, ca 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. Stand has well and large lobing. Cover interior numbered 38. Stand and cover marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Total weight (silver only): 2.3 troy ounces. #BY033

Set of 3 Midcentury Modern sterling silver tumblers. Made by Stieff in Baltimore. Each: Straight and tapering sides. Spare form and easy-grip proportions. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 0707/2. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 11.7 troy ounces. #BZ243

American Edwardian Modern sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Oval window in same surround with canted interior border and flat sides. Two ball supports. Simple and unadorned for the perfect portrait. With glass, silk lining, and red velvet back and hinged easel support for vertical display. Worn marks including no. 1503. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 8 1/2 x W 6 3/8 in. Window: H 6 5/8 x W 5 in. #BY043

Modern Georgian sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Webster Company in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1950. Cobalt glass bowl set in sterling silver base with pierced ornamental band. Cover raised with vasiform finial. With spoon. Base and spoon marked “Sterling” with maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: Pot: H 3 1/4 x D 2 in. Spoon: H 3 1/8 in. Total weight (silver only): 1 troy ounce. #BX785

Modern Georgian sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Webster Company in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1950. Cobalt glass bowl set in sterling silver base with pierced ornamental band. Cover raised with vasiform finial. With spoon. Base and spoon marked “Sterling” with maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: Pot: H 3 1/4 x D 2 in. Spoon: H 3 1/8 in. Total weight (silver only): 1 troy ounce. #BX786

Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat and clean surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Web-Sterling”. Web Silver Company, Inc. was a Philadelphia maker active from the 1950s to 1970s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/8 x W 8 1/8 in. Window: H 8 3/4 x W 6 7/8 in. #BX007

Set of 6 turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by R. Wallace & Sons. Mfg Co. (later Wallace Silversmiths) in Wallingford, Connecticut. Each: Handle has dense and dynamic ornament including scrolls, tendrils, and beading with fan terminal. Back plain. Oval bowl with double-sided gilding. Fully marked. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Height: 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #BV256

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver compote. Round bowl with wide and flat rim and domed foot. Support in form of four cast vertical acanthus leaves. A stylish Danish-influenced design by an unknown maker. Marked “Sterling” with initials RF in chamfered rectangles. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x D 6 1/2 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BY822

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Watrous Mfg. Co. (part of International) in Wallingford, Conn. Rectangular window in clean and unadorned flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including Watrous and International stamps and no. 30. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 1/4 x W 7 1/2 in. Window: H 8 5/8 x W 6 in. #BY262