Turn-of-the-century sterling silver baby set rich in period assumptions. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark. This set comprises cup, bowl, and plate.

Cup has acid-etched frieze depicting sailor-suited, flag-holding, all-American boy with exotic coevals in native dress relegated to background. Imagery enhanced with verse: “Little Indian, Sioux or Crow, little frosty Eskimo, little Turk or Japanese—Oh! Don’t you wish that you were me?”

Ahem.

Bowl sides feature modes of transportation...

American Midcentury Modern sterling silver basket. Rectangular with straight sides and curved ends. Plain rim and fixed and high c-scroll handle. Woven strips. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Small dimensions: H 4 1/4 x W 2 1/2 x D 2 in. Weight: 1.6 troy ounces. #BR473

Traditional Classical sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1920. Tapering and faceted bowl on round and stepped foot. High-looping capped and scrolled handle and helmet mouth. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (SA MacQueen) and no. 0310. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 9 1/2 x D 6 in. Weight: 24.5 troy ounces. #BX721

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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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...

An example of some of the finest porcelain modern Japan has to offer. According to Wakao Kei, the artist who crafted this piece, it took him years of trial and error to perfect these stunning translucent glazes and associated techniques such as getting the right flowing consistency and pooling effect around the base. The unglazed portions at the foot of the bowl seen here in pictures was created by the artist's fingers as he plunged the vessel into the glaze while holding firmly to the porcelain...

George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice finish.

Dimensions: H 1 1/8 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BW553

George VI sterling silver salver. Made by Walker & Hall in Sheffield in 1940. Round well with traditional molded curvilinear piecrust rim. Three volute-scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition with nice finish.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 8 1/4 in. Weight: 11 troy ounces. #BW554

Modern Georgian sterling silver tray. Made by International Silver Co. in Connecticut, ca 1950. Scroll shaped well with flat rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. WW434. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x W 20 1/8 x D 14 3/8 in. Weight: 52 troy ounces. #BW572

Traditional Georgian sterling silver bowl. Retailed by Cartier in New York. Curved sides and raised foot. Cast lion’s head mounts with loose rings. Cast gadrooned rims. Old fashioned and substantial with plenty of room for engraving. Perfect for presentation or display. Fully marked including maker’s (Tuttle) and retailer’s stamps, and maker’s presidential date code for Lyndon Baine Johnson (1963-1969). Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/4 x W 12 1/2 x D 11 1/4 in. Heavy weight: 59...

Victorian Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Joseph Braham in London in 1897. Rectangular with straight sides. Flat top with double hinged end covers. Center has scroll bracket handle; open rectangles at ends inset with detachable cutters. Also, detachable lighter and strike. Interior cedar lined and partitioned. Box underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 9 1/8 x D 6 3/4 in. Heavy gross weight: 40.4 troy ounces. #BW977

Pair of American Edwardian glass and sterling silver candlesticks, ca 1920. Each: Faceted glass socket with flat rim mounted to same tapering shaft with relief diaper and faceted base. Raised and sterling silver foot. Marked “S819 / Sterling / 58 PWTS.” Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 13 3/8 x D 4 1/2 in. #BV876

Large turn-of-the-century German 800 silver figural spice box. A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable. Marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 12 3/4 x L 8 1/2 x W 7 in. Weight: 27 troy ounces. #BW899

Pair of Royal Danish sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Each: Baluster on raised foot with concentric bands. Cover pierced top and scroll and acorn finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. S107. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 2 in. Total weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BW909

Pair of Royal Danish sterling silver salt and pepper shakers. Made by International in Meriden, Conn. Each: Baluster on raised foot with concentric bands. Cover pierced top and scroll and acorn finial. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern name, and no. S107. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x D 2 in. Total weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BW908

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 4 Edwardian sterling silver figural place card holders. Made by Levi & Salaman in Birmingham 1906. Each: Pair of perched owls with scrolled back clip; raised and round base. Wise birds standing ready to tamp down excessive dinner party levity. In leather-bound case with fitted velvet and silk lining with gilt retailer’s stamp (“Leighton / Lancaster”). Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 3/4 x D 1 1/2 in. Gross weight: 2.3 troy ounces. #BW863

Elizabeth II sterling silver salver tray. Made by Pinder Bros in Sheffield in 1955. Square cartouche with curvilinear corners and molded rim. Corner leaf-capped volute scroll supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 15 x 15 in. Heavy weight: 52 troy ounces. #BW555