Ramp up your allure with a turn-of-the-century parasol handle. Silver and amber cylinder mounted to cone with enameled stylized vertical leafing branches on green guilloche basket-weave ground. Silver rim with seed-pearl border and cabochon-cut pink hardstone top. For a flirty, twirling come-hither. In a leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with Parisian retailer’s gilt stamp (Dupuy). Worn marks appear to be those of Georg Adam Scheid; also, French import marks. Very good cond...

Belle Epoque Rococo 950 silver jardiniere. Made by Edmond Tetard in France, and imported to Scotland in 1898 by Edward & Sons in Glasgow. Oval and bellied with asymmetrical and open rim. Chased flowers, leaves, and shells, and leaf-bordered cartouches (vacant). Four twisting flutes flowing into open scrolled supports. Gilt-washed interior. Detachable silver-plated liner with gilt interior and fixed end pulls. A fresh and pretty turn-of-the-century centerpiece. French marks comprise maker’s sta...

Turn-of-the-century sterling silver dessert set with world’s fair exhibition history. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. This set comprises 12 plates and 2 compotes. Each plate: Hexagonal well bordered by bead-and-reel surrounded by applied and open rim in relief comprising fruit baskets joined by rinceaux scrolls and garland. Each compote: Same with raised and gadrooned foot on three leaf-mounted volute scrolls.

Fully marked. Both compotes have pattern no. 14175 of which one with director...

German silver queen wedding cup. Imported to England in 1913 by Berthold Hermann Muller in London. Slim-waisted and tightly laced bosomy Jungfrau wears a crown and holds aloft scrolled brackets with swing-mounted double-domed cup. Cup has chased flowers, leafing scrollwork, and guilloche border, and applied open scrollwork foot. Conical skirt with chased strapwork, flowers, and winged cherubs. A regal ceremonial vessel. Hanau maker's mark (B. Neresheimer & Söhne) and English import sterling ma...

George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774.

Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to ...

German sterling silver lady’s shoe. Imported to England by Theodor Hartman in 1902. Shoe has pointy upturned elf toe and open bands. Exterior decorated with scrolls, flowers, and tassel in low relief. Heel plain. German hallmark and English import marks with London city stamp and date letter. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x W 2 7/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 8.3 troy ounces. #BH552

German Rococo silver gilt sleigh. Imported to England in 1899 by Berthold Muller. Ovoid bowl with chased and open scrolls and flowers on leafing-scroll stretchers. Mounted to front is scrolled cartouche (vacant) with irregular leaf surround. A frothy, fantasy vehicle piloted by a cherub exuberantly waving a banner overhead. Hanau maker’s stamp B. Neresheimer & Söhne. English sterling import marks with Chester assay stamp. Very good condition with nice toning.

Overall dimensions: H 5 1/2 x L...

German 800 silver cow creamer, ca 1910. Stocky body, flexed ears, flicked-back tail handle, and hinged and stippled back flap with engraved wreath and applied fly finial. A gentle face with red-glass eyes and gaping-mouth spout. A capacious dispenser on four firmly planted hoofs. German marks and American importer’s mark for Buchholz & Zelt in New York. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 7 1/2 x L 10 x W 3 1/8 in. Weight: 17.5 troy ounces. #BX770

Turn-of-the-century Germany sterling silver box. Made by B. Neresheimer & Söhne in Hanau, and imported to England in 1914 by Berthold Hermann Muller in London. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and raised. Squashed ball corner supports. Engraved naif ornamental borders and, on cover top, Renaissance scene with mounted hunter and hounds in pursuit of a stag. With key. Marks include maker’s and importer’s stamps. Very good condition. One-inch bump to bottom rim.

Overall dimensio...

Very large Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in flat surround engraved with dense and fluid scrolls and flowers. Top rail center is vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged support. For portrait (vertical) display. An eye-catching showcase for an important forbear. Fully marked including no. 720 and stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker who was active from ca 1904 to 1915. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 17 x W 14 1/2 in. Window: H 14 x...

Art Nouveau Craftsman glazed earthenware 3-handled cup with engraved silver overlay. Made by Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati in 1897. Round with straight and upward tapering sides and 3 silver c-scroll handles. Orange blooms and buds with crisscrossing and snapped stems on shaded brown ground. Overlay in form of leafing scrollwork, flowers, and diaper.

The artist was Constance Amelia Baker, who worked at Rookwood from 1892 to 1904, where she specialized in dreamy, floaty flower designs. She als...

Modern sterling silver bread and butter plates. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1923. Each: Round with deep well and wide and tapering shoulder. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 20198 (first produced in 1923), order no. 2876, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1/4 x D 6 1/4 in. Total weight: 66.5 troy ounces. #BY006

Japonesque mixed metal copper tray. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Lobed and rectangular with curved sides. Applied copper and silver ornament: Tree with blossoming branches and sinuous irregular trunk rooted in granulated soil; above a butterfly and bird. Ground engraved with wild grass in foreground and hills in background. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. B75, and date letter. Good condition with some spotting to copper.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 12 x D 9 1/8 in. #BY284

Fancy Victorian sterling silver cake plate. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Round and deep well engraved with leafing scrolls and flowers; center vacant. Applied and cast wide and open rim with same. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 111S. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 12 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 29 troy ounces. #BY105

George III sterling silver tureen. Made by Henry Greenway in London in 1778. Ovoid bowl with reeded high-looping leaf-mounted and -wrapped end handles; raised oval foot. Cover domed with large vasiform finial. Beading. Bowl and cover each have bird standing guard on rocks; below a ribbon with French word “Le Corbeau” (that is, the crow). Bowl armorial in drapery surround. Stylish Georgian Neoclassicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 3/8 x W 18 3/8 x D 8 1/2 in. Weight...

Victorian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Solid oval well with chased scalloped border. Sides tapering open diaper and applied pendant flowers. Dim has applied scallop shells alternating with could c-scrolls. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11547 (first produced in 1893), and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 10 3/4 x D 8 5/8 in. Weight: 18 troy ounces. #BY281

Delightful Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Oval window in same surround; on front engraved flower heads in scrolled frames alternating with open leafing scrollwork. At top scrolled cartouche (vacant). Sides plain. Open scrolled supports. Fully marked including stamp for IN Deitsch, a New York maker active from ca 1904 to 1915, and no. 258. Very good condition with nice patina.

Dimensions: Frame: H 5 3/8 x W 4 in. Window: H 3 1/2 x W 2 1/2 in. #BX995

LBJ-era sterling silver mint julep cup. Made by Scearce in Shelbyville, Kentucky. Straight and tapering sides, and beaded and molded rim. Back to the long hot summer nights of the Sixties. Lyndon Baines Johnson was president from 1963 to 1969. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and presidential date code. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BY247