Antique ukiyo-e woodblock print of a woman with a look of frustration on her face, wearing a black kimono, decorated with light pink and blue sakura blossoms, and a salmon pink under robe. Behind her are several cottages with trees and mountains, and stylized signatures in the top right corner and middle left side. Ukiyo-e is a genre of woodblock print that was popular during the 17-19th centuries in Japan. The print is set behind glass in a large frame, and the back of the frame lists artist: ...

Large Japanese silver vase, ca 1910. Ovoid with short neck and turned-down rim. On front chased chrysanthemum flower heads with veined, serrated, and overlapping petals, blossoming prunus branch, and leaves. The decoration meanders around the sides. Back plain. Japanese marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 14 3/4 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight: 69 troy ounces. #BR681

Massive Japanese silver casket box, ca 1890. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged cover with loose-mounted trefoil handle. Allover spot hammering. Applied to sides are two wraparound dragons—scaly and slithering beasts with major dentition. A third is applied to cover in super scary high relief. Cold-blooded guardians of the family jewels. Interior velvet-lined with detachable and partitioned wood tray. On carved wood stand. Japanese marks on silver plaque mounted to base. Very good con...

Beautiful Meiji-era shakudo locket with rose gold mount and chain. Locket is rectangular and hinged with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) Cranes and lilies are on one side. On other is fantasy scene with parasol-holding frog drawn in rickshaw by another frog. Locket has hinged bracket mount and ring bale threaded with chain. Japan, ca 1900. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Locket: H (with bail) 1 7/8 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. Chain: L 18 1/4 in. #11...

Fabulous Meiji shakudo locket with delicate gold braid border. Rectangular with gold and silver applied to shakudo ground. (Shakudo is a lacquer-shaded alloy.) One side are peacock and bamboo with Mount Fuji in background. On other is flower basket. Gold scroll crown with ring bail. Japan, ca 1900. Condition: Does Not Open. Otherwise excellent.

Dimensions: H (with bail) 2 x W 1 1/8 x D 3/8 in. #1122

Chrysanthemum sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Shaped bowl and curved neck with incised “slashes”. Helmet mouth and scroll handle. Rests on 4 flat volutes. Heavy and substantial with flower-head mounts on handle and supports, and overlapping leaves on mouth rim. A great piece in this pattern, which is a New World interpretation of a Japanese motif. Fully marked including pattern no. 5724 and director’s letter m. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/...

Unusual sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Globular bowl, straight neck with gently lip spout, and c-scroll handle. Floral repousse in form of pell-mell blooms on stippled ground. Chased vertical leaf border on base. Same engraved on neck. A fresh and tactile design. On underside are engraved script initials and 1883 date. Fully marked including pattern no. 4706 (first produced in 1877) and director’s letter M (1873-91). Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 7 7/8 x W ...

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver open salt and pepper shaker. Made by Gorham in Providence. Salt: Round and tapering bowl with turned-down rim and raised foot. Pepper: Baluster with pierced conical top and raised foot. Neck has subtle twisted fluting. French-style Classical ornament with leaf-and-dart and imbricated leaf-and-berry borders as well as reeding, fluting, and floral garlands. Both pieces have interlaced script monogram in c-scroll frame; other frames vacant. Fully marked includin...

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver pillbox. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. Round and bellied with hinged cover and fixed ring mounted to top. On cover is applied a winged cherub—a fantasy figure to lull you into fairyland. Fully marked and numbered 4. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x W 1 1/2 x D 1 1/4 in. #BU241

Small Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1920. Rectangular window in plain flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked and numbered 4205. Good condition with velvet wear.

Dimensions: Frame: H 3 7/8 x W 2 3/4 in. Window: H 3 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. #BT592

Large Dutch 934 silver cow creamer. Imported to England in 1891 by Edwin Thompson Bryant in London. A stiff-legged quadruped supporting a stocky body with flicked-tail handle. Head turned to side. Eyes red glass beads and mouth gently agape. A major milk dispenser that is also a sweet breakfast companion. Dutch marks including export stamps, and English import marks. Fine condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 3/8 x L 10 1/2 x W 3 1/2 in. Weight: 19 troy ounces. #BU183

Midcentury Modern sterling silver portable picture frame. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Five hinged frames, each rectangular with oval surround. The big family model. Fully marked including maker’s (Thomae) and retailer’s stamps. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Each frame: H 3 1/2 x W 2 1/2 in. Each window: H 3 1/4 x W 2 1/4 in. Weight: 7 troy ounces. #BU236

Pair of German 800 silver figural salt & pepper shakers, ca 1910. This pair comprises a boy and a girl. The boy wears baggy trousers and strikes a defiant pose with hands on hips. The girl, with shawl and apron layered over her gown, appears more conciliatory. Both shod in wood shoes. Sturdy unsentimental peasant stock. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boy: H 4 1/8 x W 2 1/8 x D 1 in. Girl: H 3 7/8 x W 2 x D 1 1/2 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR757

Pair of German 800 silver figural salt & pepper shakers, ca 1910. This pair comprises a boy and a girl. The boy wears baggy trousers and strikes a defiant pose with hands on hips. The girl, with shawl and apron layered over her gown, appears more conciliatory. Both shod in wood shoes. Sturdy unsentimental peasant stock. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boy: H 4 1/8 x W 2 1/8 x D 1 in. Girl: H 3 7/8 x W 2 x D 1 1/2 in. Total weight: 5 troy ounces. #BR756

Art Nouveau sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Tapering sides and flared rim. Short and straight foot. At rim cutout and engraved border with gilt buttercup-style flowers. Fresh and pretty floral ornament on a spare and Modern form. Fully marked including pattern no. 16667B and director’s letter m. Very good condition with nice toning.

Dimensions: H 4 3/8 x D 9 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 33 troy ounces. #BU235

George IV sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Thomas Jenkinson in London in 1824. Bellied bowl with egg-and-dart border on raised foot. Scroll bracket handle and hinged and domed cover with finial. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 x D 3 in. Weight: 4 troy ounces. #BT932

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Made by Alvin in Providence. Tapering bowl, cylindrical neck, and flared mouth. Overlay comprises groups of vertical trellis lines entwined with stem flowers. Bowl shoulder has flower-head garland and scrolled oval frame (vacant). Glass is green. Fully marked and numbered G3485. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 3/8 x D 4 in. #BU172