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

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver tea tray. Made by Gorham in Providence. Plain and shaped oval well. Scrolled rim and chased garlands, blossoms, and wave-like scrolled cartouches on shoulder. Open c-scroll end handles. Rests on four supports. Exuberant late Victorian design. A beautiful end-of-an-era piece that can find plenty of uses for contemporary entertaining. Date (“December, 1899”) engraved on underside. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (E. Jaccard Jewelry Co.) sta...

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/...

Chrysanthemum sterling silver serving dish. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Ovalish well, curved sides with lobing and applied leaf border, and scalloped rim with the famous chrysanthemum flower heads alternating with leaves. A profusion of blossoms bunched at ends and wrapped around bracket handles. Reeded oval foot ring with chased leaves. Well has engraved interlaced script monogram with French motto “Si Dieu Veult” (that is, “God willing”).

A gorgeous early piece in the in the c...

Modern sterling silver serving tray. Rectangular with curved corners and molded rim. Leafy-scroll mounted c-scroll end handles. Post-1967 Italian marks including Pampaloni maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 28 x D 17 in. Weight: 111 troy ounces. #BV110

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and enamel salt and pepper shakers. Each: Ovoid body with pierced front and reeded fin and detachable tail. Colorful guilloche enamel including scales. A bright and colorful novelty pair. Marked “925S” with unidentified maker’s mark and Norwegian copyright mark NM for Norsk Mønster. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x L 1 1/4 x W 7/8 in. #BU984

Edwardian Classical sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Redlich in New York, ca 1920. Girdled urn with leaf-capped double-scroll side handles and domed foot. Cover double-domed with vasiform finial. Traditional form in a nice size with lots of room for engraving. Fully marked and numbered 9553. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/2 x W 9 1/2 x D 5 1/2 in. Weight: 26 troy ounces. #BV101

Turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau glass vase by historic Loetz with engraved silver overlay. Baluster with flared mouth and spread foot. Rinceaux overlay with pendant swags, and loosely spaced-out scroll border at foot. Iridescent rainbow glass with vertical pink, orange, and green vertical stripes. Pontil mark. Silver marked “Sterling” with La Pierre stamp. Excellent condition with nice shimmer.

Dimensions: H 7 1/4 x D 2 3/8 in. #BU426

Pompeiian sterling silver coffee and tea set on tray. Made by Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, New York, ca 1920. This set comprises kettle on stand, coffeepot, teapot, creamer, sugar, and waste bowl on tray.

Each: Ovoid body on round foot mounted to square base, reeded scroll bracket handles, and domed cover with vasiform finial. Vitruvian scroll rims interspersed with paterae and engraved garlands. On front oval medallion inset with bacchante. On back vacant oval medallion. Kettle stand on 4 ram m...

English Victorian silver-plated and mother of pearl dessert set, ca 1840. This set comprises 36 pieces: 18 forks and 18 knives. Forks have 4 tines and knives have straight blades with curved end. Engraved scrolling leaves and flowers. Shoulder has double-sided scrolled frames (vacant). Mother-of-pearl handle with carved double-sided terminal. In stained-wood case with felt-lining and 2 detachable trays.

Each piece has maker's stamp for A. Hastfield, who was active in Sheffield in the first hal...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular window in flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back with hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) frame. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp, no. 550/50, and phrase “Hand Made”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 11 1/4 x W 9 1/4 in. Window: H 10 x W 8 in. #BT689

Danish Modern glass and sterling silver bowl. Clear glass with curved sides and wide and flat rim. Sterling silver “frog” comprising tooled and irregular stretchers set in plain and flat round ring. Silver marked “925S” with maker’s stamp for Aage Weimar, who was active in Copenhagen from 1937 to 1966. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: H 2 x D 7 in. Weight (silver only): 5.5 troy ounces. #R&M

Turn-of-the-century Chinese silver goblet. Ovoid bowl with horned and scaly wraparound dragon in relief, and applied circular frame (vacant). Bowl rests on 3-gun shaft in turn mounted to domed foot with second dragon. An unusual design evocative of Eastern and Western power. Marked “WC90” and Chinese characters. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 8 1/4 x D 3 1/2 in. Weight: 10 troy ounces. #BU988