Cactus sterling silver dinner set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises 84 pieces (dimensions in inches):

Forks: 12 dinner forks (7 3/4), 12 luncheon forks (6 1/2), and 12 seafood forks (6 1/4);

Spoons: 12 dessert spoons (6 3/4) and 12 teaspoons (6);

Knives: 12 dinner knives (9) and 12 butter spreaders (6 1/8).

Dinner knife blades are stainless steel.

For a special dinner party. Cactus was designed by Gundorph Albertus (1887-1970) and first produced in 1930.

Fully...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver decanter set. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Sterling silver frame with central pole on shaped base between two round and open wells. Pole has sliding mechanism with hinged hasp and bracket handle to which are mounted two decanter covers. The covers descend on two ovoid bottles with cut diaper ornament, and sterling silver collar. With lock and key.

Stand marked “Tiffany & Co. / Sterling Silver” and numbered S1625. Bottle collars marked “Sterling...

Grande Imperiale sterling silver dinner and lunch set. Made by Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 216 pieces:

Forks: 16 dinner forks (8 3/4) 16 luncheon forks (7 5/8), 16 salad forks (7), 16 pastry forks (6 7/8), and 16 seafood cocktail forks (5 7/8);

Spoons: 32 teaspoons (6 3/8), 16 round cream soup spoons (6 3/4), 16 ice cream spoons (5 1/8), and 16 five o’clock coffee spoons (5 1/8);

Knives: 16 dinner knives (9 3/4 ), 16 luncheon knives (8 3/8), and 16 butter spreaders (6 1/2); ...

Grande Imperiale sterling silver dinner set. Made by Mario Buccellati in Italy. This set comprises 48 pieces (dimensions in inches):

Forks: 8 dinner forks (8 5/8) and 8 salad forks (7);

Spoons: 8 tablespoons (8 1/2), 8 dessert spoons (6 7/8), and 8 ice cream spoons (5 1/4);

Knife: 8 dinner knives (9 3/4).

Dinner knives have stainless steel blades.

Complete with impressive sculptural heft.

All pieces fully hallmarked including maker’s stamp (“M. Buccellati”). Very good condition...

Beaded sterling silver dinner and lunch set. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. This set comprises 157 pieces (dimensions in inches):

Forks: 12 Dinner forks (7 1/4), 12 luncheon forks (6 7/8), 24 salad forks (6 3/4), 12 pastry forks (5 5/8), 2 seafood forks (6 1/8), and 1 youth fork (5 5/8);

Spoons: 12 teaspoons (5 7/8), 12 teaspoons (5 1/2), 8 fruit spoons (5 7/8), 4 gumbo spoons (6 5/8), 2 ice cream spoons (5 5/8), 2 demitasse spoons (4 1/2), and 3 salt spoons (2 5/8);

Knives: 12 short-...

Chrysanthemum sterling silver dinner set. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1890.

This set comprises 145 pieces (dimensions in inches): Forks: 24 dinner forks (7 1/2), 12 salad/terrapin forks (6 3/8), 12 seafood forks (6), and 12 ice cream forks (5 5/8); Spoons: 10 teaspoons (5 5/8), 12 round gumbo spoons (7 3/4), 12 bouillon spoons (5 1/2), 10 grapefruit spoons (5 3/4), and 6 tablespoons (8 1/4); Knives: 12 dinner knives (10 1/8), 12 lunch knives (8 7/8), and 11 butter spreaders (5 3/4).

Cactus sterling silver dinner plate charger. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Round well and sloping shoulder. Applied to rim are stylized cacti set in leaves between scrolls. A gorgeous piece in the historic pattern designed by Gundorph Albertus. Fully marked including maker’s (1945-77) and designer’s stamps, and no. 629H. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x D 11 in. Weight: 22 troy ounces. #BW559

Six Normandie sterling silver goblets. Made by Wallace in Wallingford, Conn. Each: Tapering bowl with curved bottom; cylindrical stem on gently raised foot. Dense floral border with pendants. Bowl interior gilt. A nice set in a fresh and pretty pattern. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 116.

Dimensions: H 6 3/4 x D 3 5/8 in. Total weight: 34 troy ounces. #BZ539

George V safari flask. Made by James Dixon & Sons in Sheffield in 1927. Clear glass body. Top half encased in leather with cutout tubular windows. Bottom half has detachable sterling silver cup. Short straight sterling silver neck with hinged and cork-lined bayonet cover. Easy-grip size. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 8 x W 4 1/2 x D 2 in. #BW120

Jumbo big game-era safari flask. Made by George Unite in Birmingham in 1888. Glass body. Upper part encased in leather with cut-away vertical windows. At bottom detachable sterling silver cup engraved with armorial. Sterling silver collar with hinged and cork-lined ball cover engraved with same. The alpha model. Holds enough booze for everyone around the campfire. Fully marked. Very good condition with some handling wear from all those big sweaty hands.

Dimensions: H 11 x W 5 x D 2 1/2 in. #B...

Set of 6 turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau sterling silver demitasse spoons. Made by R. Wallace & Sons. Mfg Co. (later Wallace Silversmiths) in Wallingford, Connecticut. Each: Handle has dense and dynamic ornament including scrolls, tendrils, and beading with fan terminal. Back plain. Oval bowl with double-sided gilding. Fully marked. Excellent condition with deep patina.

Height: 4 1/4 in. Total weight: 2 troy ounces. #BV256

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...

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

Pair of Neoclassical-style gilt sterling silver tea urns. Each: Ovoid bowl on raised foot mounted to round base. Cover domed with knopped top terminating in bud finial. Swags and acanthus leaves as well as beading and leaf and dart. Fluted spout with carved leaf twist tap (one in black and one in white). Traditional vessels revved up with scaly and entwined snake handles. One marked “Sterling Silver” and the other marked “Sterling”. Very good condition with rich color.

Dimensions: H ...

Midcentury Modern sterling silver and cut-glass creamer and sugar. Made by Hawkes in Corning, New York. Each: Conical bowl on flutes and diaper, and scalloped rim border. Creamer has c-scroll handle and small u-form spout. Stepped and round sterling silver base. Fully marked including silver weight (16 pwts/each). Very good condition. Sugar has minor base ping.

Dimensions: Creamer: H 4 x W 5 1/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Sugar: H 4 x D 4 in. #BU361

Midcentury Modern jar. Made by E. Dragsted in Denmark. Thick and ovoid clear glass bowl with sterling silver grape bunches loose-mounted to ends. Flat sterling silver cover with grape bunch finial. Beautiful Jensen-inspired design. Cover fully marked and numbered 1810. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 6 3/8 x D 4 in. #BU374

Edwardian Neoclassical glass tray with sterling silver gallery. Made by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg. Co. in Wallingford, Conn., ca 1910. Glass is clear with cut star. Gallery is straight with pierced ornament, reeded rim, and cutout tubular handles. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. C1529. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 13 1/8 x D 12 1/4 in. #BT638

American Modern sterling silver and glass inkwell on stand, ca 1920. Lobed melon-form glass bowl; sterling silver cover domed with overlapping ovoid ring finial. Stand has well and large lobing. Cover interior numbered 38. Stand and cover marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 3/4 x D 4 3/4 in. Total weight (silver only): 2.3 troy ounces. #BY033