Historically poignant sterling silver and enameled cigarette case, ca 1910. Rectangular and hinged. On cover is Napoleon in 1814 after Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891), who portrays his subject before the fall. The dash and glamor of the young Bonaparte have been replaced by a stout middle-aged man with a nascent potbelly. A compassionate study in wasting power and solitude. The original, which was undertaken in 1862 for one of the emperor’s nephews, is in the collection of the ...

Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Round solid bowl with tapering c-scroll swing handle and stepped foot. Rim molded with shallow scalloping. Sides interior have acid-etched pattern with scroll-inset diaper and lunettes in linear frames. Well plain. Fully marked including pattern no. 18794D (first produced in 1914) and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (without handle) 2 7/8 x D 10 1/2 in. H (with handle) 9 in. Wei...

English Edwardian sterling silver playing cards box, 1909. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat, hinged, and tabbed with 2 clear windows showing a king of hearts and queen of clubs. Interior leather lined and partitioned. Portable size for an impromptu bridge game on the road. Fully marked including 2 worn maker’s marks of which one for Charles S. Green, and Birmingham assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 4 1/8 x D 3 3/8 in. #BU134

Japanese silver serving spoon, ca 1920. Flat and round bowl with engraved fan and pierced characters. Bamboo-form handle. Marked “Sterling / 950”. Very good condition.

Height: 6 1/8 in. #BT986

Magnificent sterling silver centerpiece bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved with wavy irregular rim and raised base on 4 supports. Tooled and chased frieze with hirsute Neptune battling scaly, serpentine sea monsters. Dense and dramatic in tactile relief. Rim has applied scattered seagrass as does foot. Interior gilt-washed with hand-hammered well. Fully marked including pattern no. 6490 (first produced in 1881) and director’s letter M (1873-91). Excellent condition with beautiful ...

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass vase with engraved silver overlay. Tall and tapering neck with inset mouth, and bellied bowl. Overlay in form of dense, entwined, and whiplash tendrils with scattered flower heads. Glass is dark green. Pontil mark. Marked and numbered 131. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/4 x D 5 1/4 in. #BU111

Edwardian sterling silver pillbox. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1901. Bellied quatrefoil with flat and hinged cover. Chased allover flowers and scrolls. Cover top has scrolled cartouche (vacant) and beaded border. Gilt interior. Plain and inset foot. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x W 2 x D 1 1/4 in. #BT980

Classic sterling silver Tulip necklace. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Abstract flower heads with two beads at base joined by flat oval links. A beautiful design by Harald Nielsen, who apprenticed with Jensen in 1909, and rose to the position of artistic director. Postwar marks include no. 66. Very good condition and patina.

Overall length: 15 1/2 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BU113

Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined feet. A playful primate with tensile hands and feet, and shaggy wire fur. Marked “Buccellati Italy 800”. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H (with base) 13 x W 8 1/2 x D 8 in. #BU120

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver tea ball. Made by Fradley in New York. Floral repousse sides; cover hinged and same; bottom plain; allover piercing. Loose-mounted to chain with ring handle to ensure it doesn’t sink to the bottom of the pot. Pretty and practical. Fully marked and numbered 137. Very good.

Ball diameter: 1 3/4 in. #BS989

Large and bountiful turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Mauser in New York. Oval with flared ovoid mouth and c-scroll open swing handle. Open weave sides with vine-form rim fruiting grape bunches applied to sides. Handle same. Hallmarked. Number 692. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 14 1/2 x W 16 x D 11 1/4 in. Weight: 47.5 troy ounces. #BQ699

Midcentury Modern sterling silver double picture frame. Two rectangular windows, each in plain and flat surround, hinged together. With glass, silk lining, and wood laminate back. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 107/2. The maker was Hickok-Matthews, who are better remembered by their original name Lebkuecher. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Each frame: H 10 3/8 x W 8 1/4 in. Each window: H 9 x W 7 in. #BT975

Stylish and heavy sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1890. Curved sides with c-scroll side handles. Raised foot with 4 leaf supports. Body and foot encircled with fruiting grapevines. Handles have applied leaves with grape bunch mounts. Dense ornament with room at top and bottom for engraving. Fully marked including no. 270, and maker's and retailer's (Rand & Crane) stamps, and volume (7 pints). Nice condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 12 1/4 x D ...

Turn-of-the-century American Art Nouveau glass trivet with engraved silver overlay. Central open ring surrounded by lush and fluid leaves and flowers in scrolling rinceaux pattern. Rectilinear cartouche engraved with interlaced script monogram. Sides plain. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 10 in. #BU121

English sterling silver tray, 1914. Square with molded rim. Sides gently curved and corners double scrolled. Fully marked including worn maker’s stamp and Sheffield assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 6 1/8 x D 6 1/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT937

English sterling silver tray, 1912. Square with molded rim. Sides gently curved and corners double scrolled. Fully marked including worn maker’s stamp and Sheffield assay stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x W 6 1/8 x D 6 1/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BT936

Modern 950 silver box inset with ancient Roman coins. Made by Bulgari in Italy in 1972. Straight sides, each with large gilt diaper inset with a follis (a type of bronze coin) from the reign of Emperor Maxentius, one of the last pagan emperors, who ruled from 306-312 AD. Striking 1970s design evocative of decline and decadence. Fully marked including post-1967 Italian marks, year, and phrase “Impero Romano / Massenzio / 306 – 312 / Follis”. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 5 x W 4 3/4 ...