American Retro brooch, ca. 1940. Scrolls embellished with sprays of sapphires, diamonds, rubies, and a single pearl. A band of inlaid sapphires and diamonds joins the scrolls. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 3/4 in. 940

Charming figural silver brooch in form of bird. The bird is covered with inlaid rose-cut diamonds and faceted rubies on head, tail, and wing tips. Beak is gold as is ruby-encrusted crown – exquisite touches. The bird is perched on c-scroll branch covered with more rose-cut diamonds and eight larger miner-cut diamonds. Gold back. England, ca 1880. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 1/8 x W 1 3/4 in. #1157

Beautiful 14k gold flower brooch comprising petals inset with 33 rubies (approx. 3 carats) on white-gold stem encrusted with pave diamonds. The flower is framed by 3 scrolled yellow gold leaves. United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 x W 1 3/8 in. #675

English Victorian diamond, 18k gold, and enamel eye brooch, ca 1880. Oval enamel plaque with flowers on peach ground. Bordered with rose-cut diamonds. Gold edge has engraved zigzag pattern.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 1 3/4 in. #878

This pretty brooch with stones mounted in silver-topped 18k gold has been designed in the shape of a flower. The petals have been formed from 5 incised citrines in a warm smokey yellow-brown color which surround a cut diamond in the center. The stem of the flower and the petals' border are all highlighted by inlaid old European and rose-cut diamonds. The back has been marked with a French guarantee stamp. The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4" X 1 1/4" and was made Circa:1880. It is a lov...

Unusual 14K gold and enamel Egyptian-Revival brooch featuring large enamel wings encrusted with inlaid miner-cut diamonds that branch out from central mount shaped by two Egyptian cats. Carved turquoise scarab sits at center and a gold-mounted sapphire extends from the mount. Circa 1920. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x L 2 3/4 inches. Heavy weight: 17 dtws. #1126

This is a gorgeous sterling silver pendant brooch with gold in a unique Renaissance Revival design circa 1880. This pendant brooch is comprised of a central flower basket in gold with flowers and leaves in enamel scrolling out. Above the basket are three diamonds surmounted with a gold shell, and below the basket with a flower set with a small ruby. Around the basket are openwork scrolls that create curved sides and a dramatic dynamic silhouette. A natural pearl drop hangs from the bottom of t...

Egyptian Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John R. Wendt for Ball, Black & Co. in New York, ca 1870. Round and curved bowl on tapering columnar shaft on large ball knop mounted to raised and round tripod foot. Three scrolled brackets with cast pharaoh mask terminals. Beading and stylized bead-and-reel borders. Bowl has interlaced monogram. A sophisticated centerpiece for the trendsetting Victorian dining table.

Marked “English Sterling” and retailers stamp “Ball, Black & Co.”...

Set of 4 traditional sterling silver mint julep cups. Made by Manchester in Providence. Each: Straight and tapering sides, and reeded rim and foot. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 3759. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x D 2 7/8 in. Total weight: 16 troy ounces. #BV507

Midcentury Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and curved bowl on 4 fluted scroll supports. Fully marked including maker's stamp, pattern no. 23118, and director’s letter M (1947-56). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x D 9 7/8 in. Weight: 22.5 troy ounces. #BV617

American Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat and wide surround. With glass, silk lining, and leather back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) display. Marked “Raimond / Sterling”. Raimond Silver Mfg Co. was a Massachusetts maker active in the 1960s and ‘70s. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 11 x W 9 in. Window: H 9 x W 7 in. #BV675

Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1936. Rectangular with straight sides and sharp corners. Cover flat and hinged with wraparound overhanging rim. Box interior cedar lined and partitioned. Cover interior gilt. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (first produced in 1936) and pattern no. 22356. Excellent condition.

Large dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 9 1/2 x D 6 1/8 in. Gross weight: 50 troy ounces. #BV743

Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Rectangular window in same surround with blue laminate interior border. With glass and wood laminate back and hinged easel support for portrait or landscape display. Marks include retailer’s stamp, phrase “Hand Made”, and no. 35. Good condition with a few pings and blemishes. Sold as is.

Dimensions: Frame: H 7 3/8 x W 5 3/4 in. Window: H 4 1/2 x W 3 in. #BV606

Pair of enchanting silver swans. Each: Ovoid body with webbed feet, soft haunches, articulated neck, and graceful head with glass eyes and gaping bill. Gorgeous plumage from imbricated neck to erect tail feathers. Wings hinged and body hollow for flowers and treats. Marked “833”. Very likely the work of Manuel Alcino, a Portuguese silversmith famous for animals. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 12 1/2 x L 14 x W 6 in. Wingspan: 12 3/4 in. Total weight: 93 troy ounces. #BV601

Striking sterling silver flower bowl. Overlapping petals with irregular tips, and central bead on scalloped mount. Marked “Gianmaria Buccellati” with post-1967 Italian mark for Bolognese maker Clementi di Giovanni Mantel. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 4 7/8 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BV551

Art Deco sterling silver and glass chip-and-dip. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1914. Bowl is round and fluted clear glass, and has gently curved sterling silver cover with vasiform finial. Plate has deep well and pierced interlaced arcade rim border. Both pieces fully marked including maker’s stamp and director’s letter m. Plate has pattern no. 18671B (first produced in 1914). Excellent condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 x D 10 3/4 in. Weight (silver only): 21.5 troy ounces. #BV63...

American Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver ice tongs, ca 1910. U-form with open leaf jaw and shaped oval bowl with sinuous piercing. Scrolled terminals. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition. Taut and springy.

Height: 6 3/4 in. Weight: 2 troy ounces. #BV581