Antique silver plate trefoil serving dish. Made by Walker & Hall in England. Three attached scallop shells (two large and 1 small). Horizontal and cylindrical handle on semicircle terminating in trefoil supports on lobed hemispheres. Rests on 3 lobed hemispheres. Hallmarked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 7 1/3 x W 10 3/4 x D 10 1/2 in. BI983
Pair of Edwardian Georgian sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by John Round & Son Ltd in Sheffield in 1904. Each: Rectangular with chamfered corners and tapering sides. Cover raised and chamfered with twist-lock ring handle. Handle, covers, and rim gadrooned with scallop shells and leafing scrolls. A gorgeous twosome—make that foursome because the covers convert to bowls. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Overall dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 13 x D 9 1/2 in. Heavy total weight: 115 t...
Set of 6 Midcentury Modern sterling silver seafood scallop shell plates. Made by Gorham in Providence. Each: Straight and tiered flutes, scalloped rim, and 2 ball supports. The hard-to-find size for the new era of small dinner parties. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42677. Four have date codes from 1940s and ’50s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x W 6 x D 6 in. Total weight: 31 troy ounces. #BY776
Large sterling silver scallop shell. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1947. Traditional form with dense and tiered flutes and 2 ball supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, date code, and no. 40617. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x W 9 1/4 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 17 troy ounces. #BY793
Midcentury Modern sterling silver serving plate. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn. Round with shallow integral well. Short and spread foot. Stark and functional. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. AH6269L. Very good condition.
Large dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 13 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 46 troy ounces. #BW134
Dramatic sterling silver seafood serving bowl. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Two joined scallop-shells bowls on scallop-shell supports. A traditional form enlivened by the figure of an octopus squatting in the center, its curled and tangled legs draped over the bowls. A graphic contrast between the scales and suckers of the octopus and the controlled and stylized ornament on the shells. Very original. Beautiful craftsmanship. Fully marked including “Buccellati” stamp and post-1967 Italian mar...
Pair of early Etruscan sterling silver covered serving dishes. Made by Moore for Tiffany & Co. at 550 Broadway in New York. Each: Oval bowl with everted rim. Cover domed; top has cast leaf-wrapped and reeded twist-lock ring handle for converting to a second serving dish; armorial engraved on side. Beaded and fretwork borders. A beautiful pair—or quartet—in the austere Grecian taste. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s stamps (1854-70), and late 1860s pattern no. 1740. Very good...
Pair of dramatic sterling silver seafood serving bowls. Made by Buccellati in Italy. Each: Two joined scallop-shells bowls on scallop-shell supports. A traditional form enlivened by the figure of an octopus squatting in the center, its curled and tangled legs draped over the bowls. A graphic contrast between the scales and suckers of the octopus and the controlled and stylized ornament on the shells. Very original. Beautiful craftsmanship.
Fully marked including “Buccellati” stamp and post...
Large sterling silver scallop shell bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1941. Elongated form and dynamic flutes. Rests on 2 balls. Fully marked including maker's stamp, date code, and no. 42606. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 7 3/8 x D 9 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BI136
Sumptuous Victorian Classical sterling silver serving dish. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular well and scrolling, asymmetrical turned-down rim; bracket-shaped ends with leaf-mounted scroll handles, and corner fruiting grapevine supports. Well has acid-etched leafing scrollwork and flower baskets. Sides have embossed and stippled lobing and corner volute scrolls, and applied cherubs brandishing arrows and flower baskets and frolicking together within the bounds of decency. Well and ...
American sterling silver 5-basket garniture, ca 1890. Retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle in Philadelphia. There are 4 small baskets and 1 large basket. Each: Oval bowl with fixed c-scroll handle and raised oval foot. Open flowering scrollwork on rim and foot. Handle same. Bowl exterior engraved with flowers and scrolls. All baskets have silver-plated frog and 4 baskets have detachable silver-plated liner with loose-mounted rings. Perfect for floral arrangements or passing around treats. Fully ma...
English Victorian Classical sterling silver decanter jug, 1874. Ovoid body with high-looping and leaf-capped double-scroll handle, v-form spout, and raised foot. Chased fruiting grapevine, scallop shells, and Bacchus heads. Gilt-washed interior. Fully marked including unidentified maker’s stamp and London assay stamp. Very good condition with rich period patina.
Dimensions: H 9 3/8 x W 6 3/8 x D 4 3/4 in. Weight: 20.8 troy ounces. #BX476
Edwardian Modern Classical sterling silver serving bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Round and serpentine with tapering sides and reeded rim. Cover raised with tapering sides and plain and flat rim. Dense engraved scrolls, flowers, scallop shells and diaper on bowl interior sides and on cover top and exterior sides. For serving a special dish—make that two special dishes: The twist-lock finial can be detached for converting the cover to a second bowl. Fully marked including mak...
Edwardian Modern Classical sterling silver serving bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Oval and serpentine with tapering sides and reeded rim. Cover raised with tapering sides and plain and flat rim. Dense engraved scrolls, flowers, scallop shells and diaper on bowl interior sides and on cover top and exterior sides. For serving a special dish—make that two special dishes: The twist-lock finial can be detached for converting the cover to a second bowl. Fully marked including make...
Victorian sterling silver mustard pot. Made by George Frederick Pinnell in London in 1844. Round with open scrollwork sides and spread base with applied leafing scrollwork. Hinged and domed cover with vasiform finial leaf thumb rest. Capped s-scroll handle. Open bottom. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition. Glass has a few rim chips.
Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight (silver only): 4 troy ounces. #BX206
George III sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Andrew Fogelberg in London 1770. Drum-form with flat and hinged cover; leaf-capped s-scroll handle with open scroll thumb rest. Engraved leafing scrollwork, including frame engraved with armorial. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 3 3/4 x D 2 1/2 in. Weight (silver only): 4 troy ounces. #BV986
Victorian Rococo sterling silver mustard pot. Made by Edward, John, and William Barnard in London in 1845. Open sides with leafing scrollwork applied at base with leaves forming irregular skirted foot. Cover hinged and solid; top domed and with applied leaf thumb rest and engraved armorial surrounded by leafing scrollwork and flowers. Reeded and leaf-wrapped scroll handle. Detachable cobalt glass liner. Fully marked. Very good condition. Liner has minor rim chip.
Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 4 1/2 ...
Elizabeth II sterling silver serving tray. Made by Edward Viner in Sheffield in 1960. Round with well and molded and gently scrolled rim. Pretty and old fashioned. Fully marked. Excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 7/8 x D 14 1/2 in. Weight: 33 troy ounces. #BU963
Spare and modern sterling silver footed plate. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Shallow with inset rim beading and incised central well. Short and spread foot. Hallmark includes postwar pattern no. 23672. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x D 11 1/8 in. Weight: 18.5 troy ounces. BP122
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped around a central socket. Arms set in single socket mounted to tapering shaft on raised foot. Each socket tapering with detachable bobeche and wax pan. Faceted and reeded. Applied acanthus leaves on sockets and foot. Leaf-and-dart borders. Converts to candlestick. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 212...
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1930. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped around a central socket. Arms set in single socket mounted to tapering shaft on raised foot. Each socket tapering with detachable bobeche and wax pan. Central socket has cover with acorn finial. Faceted and reeded. Applied acanthus leaves on sockets and foot. Leaf-and-dart borders. Converts to candlestick. Fully marke...
English gilt sterling silver & agate fruit set. This set comprises 24 pieces: 12 knives and 12 forks. Each: Tapering and chamfered rectilinear handle in mottled and translucent agate. Colors vary. Gilt sterling silver blades with 2 armorials (knives) and 4-tined shanks with 1 armorial (forks); stippled and scrolled mount. In stained-wood case with fitted velvet.
Fully marked with London assay stamp. Eight knives have William Theobalds maker’s stamp and 1833 date letter. Four knives have Wil...
English Georgian sterling silver salver, 1726. Square with lobed corners and same corner supports. Beautiful early Georgian. Fully marked including London assay stamp; maker’s mark worn. Good condition with nice period wear.
Dimensions: H 1 x W 5 3/4 x D 5 3/4 in. Weight: 6.4 troy ounces. #BT656
Pair of Victorian Georgian sterling silver serving trays. Made by William Ker Reid in London in 1846. Each: Serpentine and gadrooned with oval well. On shoulder engraved armorial with lion rampant and Latin motto “Vive Ut Vivas” (Live That You May Live). Sturdy with nice heft and balance. Fine examples of the enduring popularity of 18th-century design well into the reign of the young queen. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 x W 13 1/4 x D 9 3/8 in. Heavy total weight: 68.8...
English Georgian sterling silver condiment shaker, late 18th century. Baluster on raised foot. Cover pierced with engraved diaper and twisted finial. Worn marks include crowned T (body) and crowned V and letters RP (cover). Good condition.
Dimensions: H 6 x D 2 in. Weight: 2.8 troy ounces. #BO173
English Edwardian Classical sterling silver tray, 1908. Rectangular with tapering sides and everted rim. Scroll and flower border applied to well and rim. Corner ball supports. Fully marked including London assay stamp and stamp for New Bond Street retailer Finnigans Ltd. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x W 12 1/8 x D 9 1/8 in. Weight: 28.8 troy ounces. #BY945
English Georgian Neoclassical sterling silver basket, ca 1790. Ovoid body on same foot with reeded c-scroll swing handle. Engraved wavy-shaped frame (vacant) and ornamental borders. Linear and circular piercing and beading. Partially worn marks include London assay stamp. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H (with handle) 11 1/2 x W 14 1/4 x D 10 1/2 in. Weight: 27.5 troy ounces. #JM
Swiss Biedermeier silver chafing dish, 19 C. Round with gently curved sides and molded rim. Handle faceted stained wood. Beading. Cover gently raised with naïve-style flower head finial. Marked. Very good condition. Handle has minor chip.
Overall dimensions: H 6 1/2 x W 14 x D 8 in. Gross weight: 40 troy ounces. #BT943
English Georgian sterling silver salver, 1926. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in England. Round with molded serpentine rim. Four scroll-mounted hoof supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Thomas Bradbury & Sons Ltd) and London assay stamp as well as retailer’s stamp (“Tiffany & Co / England”). Very good condition.
Large dimensions: H 1 5/8 x D 16 3/8 in. Heavy weight: 64 troy ounces. #BY289
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, 1904. Shaped rectangular window in shaped surround with bracket feet. Chased ornament: Entwined tendrils and flower heads spilling over molded border and scallop shells surrounded by dynamic scrolls. Tubular cartouche (vacant). Mounted to stained wood with hinged easel support. With beveled glass and silk lining. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked at top including unidentified maker's stamp and Birmingham assay stamp. Very good con...
Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd in Birmingham in 1904. Shaped rectangular window in shaped surround with bracket feet. Chased ornament: Entwined tendrils and flower heads spilling over molded border and scallop shells surrounded by dynamic scrolls. Mounted to stained wood with hinged easel support. With beveled glass and silk lining. For portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked at bottom. Very good condition with deep patina.
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German silver figural bird bowl, ca 1920. A swan with s-scroll neck, closed bill, and direct expression. Webbed feet in glide mode. Fine delineation of feathers from scaly neck to downy wing plumes. Hollow gilt-washed interior; frosted glass liner with scalloped rim. Silver marked “Sterling Silver Germany”. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x L 5 1/4 x W 4 in. Weight (silver only): 6 troy ounces. #BZ279
English Edwardian crystal match strike with sterling silver mount. Globular with fine ribbing. Central well has flat and plain sterling silver collar. Crystal clear. Fully marked including maker’s stamp (Grinsell & Sons), assay stamp (Birmingham), and indistinct date letter. Very good condition with minor wear.
Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x D 3 1/2 in. #BW006
Set of 6 turn-of-the-century American sterling silver figural nut dishes. Each: Irregular lozenge-form leaf with engraved veins and embossed grape bunches. Open vine handle. Butler finish. Fully marked including faint maker's stamp (Mauser) and no. 3310. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1/2 x W 3 5/8 x D 3 1/2 in. Total weight: 3.6 troy ounces. #BA557
Edwardian sterling silver baby bowl on plate. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1911. Bowl has curved and tapering sides. Plate has well and wide shoulder. Both have whiplash-scrolled rim and applied figures—an eclectic frieze that includes dog-petting hobos, stickball playing boys, tool-bearing workmen, and pipe-smoking grannies. Fully marked including no. A4479 (bowl) and A4480 (plate). Plate also has date symbol and retailer’s stamp (JE Caldwell). Very good condition.
Dimensions: Bowl: H...
Rococo silver centerpiece bowl. Made by B. Neresheimer & Söhne in Hanau, Germany, and imported to England in 1905 by Berthold Muller in Chester. Bellied and ovoid with cast ram’s head end handles. Gilt-washed interior. Chased and engraved ornament. On sides two leafing scroll frames inset with scenes of gallantry and amiability. In one a lady is helped into a sedan chair by gentlemen and liveried attendants. In the other a lady stands at the entrance to a garden pavilion where are seated a fa...
English Art Deco sterling silver serving tray, 1938. Retailed by Harrods in London. Round with curved and tapering sides. Reeded bracket handles mounted vertically to sides. Capacious with nice balance and heft. Fully marked including retailer’s stamp and London assay stamp. Very good condition.
Overall dimensions: H 2 5/8 x W 18 5/8 x D 16 in. Heavy weight: 78 troy ounces. #BY889