Pair of Portuguese Classical silver candlesticks, ca 1840. Each: Globular socket with turned downleaf-and-dart rim; knopped and baluster shaft on domed foot mounted to shaped square base with applied leaf rim and splayed corner paw supports. Dentil, diaper, pointille, guilloche, and gadrooned ornament. Marked. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 8 3/8 x W 3 7/8 x D 3 7/8 in. Total weight: 22 troy ounces. #BV975

A finely decorated octagonal jar with lid, made for carrying fat for musket bullits, late 17th. cent.

A rare box fully inscribed with fine caligraphy from the Coran and still with remnants of the original 300-400 years old content inside. The box has a lid and the hinges and lock are in intact workable condition. Silver is testing more than .800, though there's no silver marks.

Size: 56-57 mm. in diameter and c 25 mm. tall.

Ex. Danish Private Collection.

This Antique Buffalo Hide Carriage Blanket is in excellent condition with just a small area indicating some minor loss; edges beyond the red zigzag border have shredding in a few areas. The label is in excellent condition and states the following: It was made by the WALLACE COMPANY in MONTANA and is INTERLINED WITH HEAVY RUBBER DRILL- Guaranteed Wind, Water and Moths...

An extravagantly rich FRENCH EMPIRE BOWL, GILDED, ca.1900. Clear cylindrical glass inset. Richly decorated with 2 cartouches of PUTTI, supported by 4 small feet. Size: height 7 cm. x 10.5 cm. diameter. Beautiful, good condition.

Cold-painted Viennese bronze sculpture of a devil by Franz Bergman. This half-goat half-man figure is very well detailed, even showing the individual vertebrae along his back and the curls of his hair.

• Origin: Austria, ca 1900
• Condition: near mint; tiny surface rubs at sharp points such as the fingertips
• Dimensions: 2-1/4" tall

Modern sterling silver tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Round with deep well, narrow shoulder, and reeded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11742C, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 x D 13 in. Heavy weight: 32 troy ounces. #BY389

Victorian Classical sterling silver picture, ca 1900. Oval window in same surround with plain and flat sides. Front inset with sparkly paste diamonds. Detachable glazed front with bead-and-real border. With silk lining and butler-finished back and hinged easel support. Interlaced script monogram on back. Marked “Sterling”. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 4 x W 3 in. Window: H 3 1/4 x W 2 1/8 in. #BY408

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by Scharling & Co. in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround. Front has vertical plain and engine-turned through stripes. Top center vacant. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 42. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 9 1/4 x W 7 in. Window: H 8 1/4 x W 6 in. #BY272

Super snazzy sterling silver cocktail shaker. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1929. Gently curved and upward tapering sides and flat cover with same-form finial. Bracket handle. Stubby spout with chained cap. Built-in strainer. A late prohibition-era Art Deco classic. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 21374 (first produced in 1929), and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 10 1/4 x W 6 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 25.4 troy ounces. #BY310

Danish Biedermeier Gothic Troubadour silver hunting horn on stand, 1855.

Horn has two applied bands with leafing scrollwork and cast green man applied to front. At top a third band with mandolin-strumming maidens and coat of arms-bearing pages in cloister colonnade. Cover domed with leaf-mounted cast figural finial in form of winged Classical man in drapery and helmet pouring wine into a cup. Tail cap has acanthus leaf border with cast owl finial...

Victorian sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides with repousse fern and flower pattern. Cast interior rim comprising alternating ferns and flower heads. Four leafing scroll-mounted paw supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 9447 (first produced in 1887), director’s letter M (1873-91), and volume (6 1/2 pts). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 1/8 x D 9 1/2 in. Weight: 24.6 troy ounces. #BY389

Pretty Victorian sterling silver tray. Made by Theodore B. Starr in New York, ca 1890. Round with deep well. Applied cast rim with leafing scrollwork and flowers. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 3868X. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 14 3/8 in. Weight: 26.3 troy ounces. #BY101

Set of 5 Edwardian sterling silver and enamel place card holders. Made by Sampson Mordan in Chester, 1904-8. Each: Two graduated discs of which the front decorated with grouse standing stiffly, alert to danger; landscape background varies. Flat round base. Perfect for the hunt dinner. Fully marked including date letters for 1904 (2), 1906 (1), 1907 (1), and 1908 (1). Three have design no. 402227 (registered in 1902) and two have design no. 429790 (registered in 1904). Very good condition...

An antique Japanese Buddha statue of Shaka Nyorai standing on a Lotus stand made of wood and finished in gilt. The Buddha has the Vitarka Mudra hand gesture symbolizing the wisdom and teachings of Buddhism. The mandala has 7 sitting Buddha in meditation surrounding Shaka Nyorai.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1867)

Dimensions: 30 1/2" High by 9" Wide by 9" Deep

Box in black lacquered wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, golden details. The decor is composed of birds among plants and shrubs. The birds are very active, the one in the center tends to what appears to be a stylized egg in a nest? Probably a meaning. The designs are simple but harmonious and very elegant. The inlay work is empirical but the materials used are solide and they have stood the test of time well indeed the lacquer has not peeled off and the mother-of-pearl is still well maintained...

A porcelain couple representing a noble Lady and a Louis XIII King's Musketeer of the 17th century. Richly enamelled and gilded on hard porcelain. Under the base an incised mark before firing. Old Paris porcelain mid 19th century. Good condition, except the knuckles of the Lady's index and middle finger which are broken.It is rare to find porcelain figures from this period in such good condition. Hight : 365mm

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Coalport in the 1890s. It was produced especially for the prestigious retailer, Gilman and Collamore of New York. The saucer has a diameter of 3 3/4 inches. The cup is 1 7/8 inches high with a diameter of 1 7/8 inches. The fine, white bone china is covered entirely be gold. There are panels of intricate, embossed patterns alternating with panels of raised turquoise enamel beads or jewels...

An antique Japanese bronze vase called Kabin designed with a 3 claw dragon hugging the shoulder and neck. The lower part of the vase is surrounded by waves of water. Standing on 4 legs each portrayed and protected by a mythical beast. Fine metal detailing to the head and body of the dragon.

Age: Meiji Period (circa 1870-1900)

Dimensions: 17 3/4" High by 7 3/8" Diameter

George V sterling silver tray. Made by Alexander Clark & Co. in Sheffield in 1927. Traditional Georgian cartouche with molded rim, gently curved sides, and double-scroll corners. Corner stepped disc supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x W 12 3/8 x D 12 3/8 in. Weight: 29.4 troy ounces. #BY054

Set of 8 Wedgwood sterling silver goblets. Made by International Silver Co. in Meriden, Conn., ca 1920. Each: Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem with base knop mounted to raised foot. At mouth rim raised band with Neoclassical ornament, including paterae and amphorae, entwined with flowers and scrolls between beaded and Vitruvian scroll borders. At foot border alternating volute scrolls and W’s. Seven goblets have gilt-washed interior. An elegant tribute to the historic English pottery firm...

Lovely Edwardian Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame. Made by Mauser Mfg. Co. in New York, ca 1900. Oval window in same surround. Front has engraved leafing scrollwork and tubular cartouche (vacant) at top; sides plain. Open bracket supports. With glass, silk lining, and red velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display...

Pair of George III sterling silver covered vegetable dishes. Made by Paul Storr in London in 1805. Each: Tapering bowl with gadrooned rim. Cover domed with lobed shoulder; cast coronet finial mounted to round disc with beaded border.

Engraved coat of arms of Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire (1760–1816), an early Empire allrounder, whose peripatetic career included stints as the governor of Madras, postmaster general, and chief secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. Because he...

American Art Nouveau glass claret jug with engraved silver overlay, ca 1900. Cylindrical with small lip spout and spread base. C-scroll handle in silver collar. Overlay in form of entwined and whiplash tendrils with distended and elongated flower heads. Scrolled frame has vertical script monogram. Glass is green. Faint marks. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 9 1/2 x W 6 x D 4 5/8 in. #BY348

Art Deco sterling silver picture frame with classic linear ornament. Made by JF Fradley & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular window in same surround with vertical plain and engine-turned through stripes. Bottom rail larger with lozenge mono plate (vacant) applied off center. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp and no. 2994T. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 5/8 x W 8 in. Window:...

A small cranberry tapered tumbler only 3 inches tall decorated with multicolored oak leaves and applied acorns. There is some wear to the gold rim.

George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1785. Ovoid bowl on upward tapering stem flowing into raised foot. Beaded and zigzag borders. Spare Georgian Neoclassicism by a collectible maker. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 3/8 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 5.7 troy ounces. #BY307

Century sterling silver fish serving pair. Made by Dominick & Haff in New York, ca 1900. Each: Threaded and tapering stem with scroll and shell terminal. The slice has a scroll shaped blade. The fork has shaped shank and four scrolled tines. Edwardian Classicism for the new century. Fully marked including maker’s and retailer’s (Hansel, Sloan & Co.) stamps, and patent year (1900). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Slice: H 11 in. Fork: H 9 in. Total weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BX815

Edwardian Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same plain and flat surround; bottom rail canted. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait (vertical) display. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 11878, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Frame: H 10 3/4 x W 8 in. Window: H 9 1/4 x W 6 1/2 in. #BY329

Pair of George III sterling silver tureens. Made by William Pitts in London in 1785. Each: Ovoid body with upturned ends on oval foot; high looping tapering and leaf-mounted end handles. Cover raised with leaf-capped vasiform finial in pointille and pendant flower surround as well as engraved armorial. Beading. Elegant Georgian Neoclassicism. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 6 x W 9 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Total weight: 42.4 troy ounces. #BY312

These two cups are not a matched pair and were made during the late 1800’s. The one cup has more gold in the decoration, seen when looking on the inside. The painted hunting scene has a hunter in a green jacket blowing a horn, white dog following a hunter in an orange jacket holding a rifle and a deer that is running, and a hunter riding a white horse. This cup has two areas near the top section with internal cracks. The other cup is with a silver color that is also seen on the inside. The pai...

The delicate form with a round body on a narrow pedestal base, and narrow neck with pitcher spout and curved scrolled handle. The body is depicting Dionysus the Olympian god of wine, pleasure, festivity, holding a cup of wine. He is accompanied by a troop of Satyrs and Maenads. The panel above is with young cupids, in the center of the near the shoulder is a three-dimensional angel, beneath the spout is an upside-down cupid with arms wrapped around the spout, and on the opposite side of the spou...

The Merritt is an original brass corkscrew dating from the early 1900’s and mounts to a bar top or table and is a non -clamp version and with a dark- wood handle. The bass is stamped “The Merritt”, M & C. Age: Early 1900's Condition is indicated with its age and is in good working order. The photos indicate the signs of age. Size: 17” length & 23-2/4” Expanded Plate 5” dia. ...

23054816 Beautiful jeweled Crown Milano sweet meat. The piece has a silver plate lid with turtle. The swirled rib jar has 5 jeweled starbursts over the scrolled medallions. There are no missing jewels. The jar is 4 ½ inches in diameter and 4 3/4 inches tall. The jar is unmarked.

Very collectible Country French yellow and green glazed terra cotta pot with 2 ear handles. From the Southwest of France, these more unusual pieces are getting harder to find and the glaze on this pot is exceptional. Inside is glazed and will hold water. Measures 10ʺW × 9ʺD × 9ʺH

A Gorham Copper and Silver Champagne Ice Bucket made for the "Commonwealth", the last of the luxurious ships from the New England Steamship Company Fall River Line circa 1908. Measures about 8 3/8" tall and weighs over 3 1/4 pounds. Made of copper with bronze or brass handles and silver "C" initial. Marked on bottom as shown. Shows wear and bends from many years of use, nice patina. Very rare memorabilia.

This an exquisitively carved Baroque Crucifix, probably made in Spain in the Early 18th Century in the manner of The Christ of Clemency (Cristo de la Clemencia) of the Seville Cathedral, Spain. The Christ's body displays, in a lifelike manner, the ribcage pressed against his stretched skin, and carefully rendered arms and leg muscles, with visible veins, to highlight his humanity. The hands perfectly carved (the left hand missing portions of fingers), and feet with well-delineated toes and na...

This a Large Wooden Carved Polychrome Crucifix made during the Early part of the 18th century possibly from Cypress wood. It was made in the manner made popular by the Spanish for the making of religious figures/sculptures from the 12th century, which consisted of carving the sculpture from light wood (cypress), then covering it in layers of Gesso (Yeso), the flesh tones of the face, arms, torso an legs were applied by a painter, and finally, 'Estofado' was applied to embellish the drapery (clo...

A tall colorless cordial with a red cameo overlay on the cup and hollow stem along with shallow colorless cameo grapes and vines on the foot. The cameo overlay on the cup and stem consists of grape vines and grapes along with an image of Minerva with an owl perched on her left hand. The cordial is 6 1/4 inches tall and is unsigned.

Fenton Art Glass made Acorn. There are no chips or cracks in the glass. Thanks for looking.

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

A set of six Spode porcelain Imari pattern coffee cans with saucer dishes. Late 18th century, reign oh George III. Excellent condition. Cans height, about 2 1/2 inches. Saucers diameter, about 5 5/8 inches.

Set of 3 plique à jour enamel and gilt 930 silver open salts. Made by Marius Hammer in Norway, ca 1910. Each: Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating guilloche enamel; each in different color (blue, red, and purple). Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors. Beautiful pieces by this maker, who contributed to the revival of Norwegian art and...

Plique à jour enamel and gilt sterling silver bowl. Made by David Andersen in Norway, ca 1925. Inspired by Viking longboat with dragonhead stempost and tail sternpost, and rim comprising warrior’s shields. Stylized plant and geometric ornament. Well has radiating green guilloche enamel. Oval form for stealthy gliding. Fine craftsmanship and rich colors. Fully marked including maker’s stamp. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x L 4 7/8 x W 1 1/2 in. #BY199

George III sterling silver salver. Made by Ebenezer Coker in London in 1765. Round with molded scrolled rim interspersed with alternating large and small shells. Armorial with lion rampant in lozenge frame with leafing and flowering branch surround. Three hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/4 x D 12 1/4 in. Weight: 23.6 troy ounces. #BY060

This gilt bronze Venetian Pattern rocker blotter was designed by Louis C. Tiffany, circa 1905–20. Signed and numbered on end edge. We have more pieces to this desk set. See last photo. Excellent condition, measures 5.5ʺ W × 2.87ʺ D × 2ʺ H

Japonesque mixed metal napkin ring. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Hand-hammered sterling silver ring applied with cooper ornament: A man in pointy hat is seated on the ground, smoking while a small dog approaches from behind, interrupting the opium-induced serenity. Above is a darting butterfly. Engraved name “Edward Hegeler”. Hegeler (1835-1910) was a German-born American industrialist and publisher. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, no. 675, and date letter. Very good conditi...

Art Nouveau sterling silver basket. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Deep and ovoid with reeded and lobed rim. Cast and open fruiting and leafing vine swing handle with central oval cartouche (vacant). Sides open and engraved with same. Well solid. Four leaf-mounted scroll supports. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 16202, and director’s letter m. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H (with handle) 12 x W 13 x D 8 3/8 in. Weight: 28 troy ounces. #BY224

George II sterling silver salver. Made by Robert Abercromby in London in 1741. Round with molded and scrolled piecrust rim with alternating big and small shells. Well has engraved armorial in leaf and flower surround. Four hoof supports. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x D 14 in. Weight: 36.3 troy ounces. #BY071

Edwardian Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Flared rim and curved and fluted sides below chased swag border; stepped and inset foot. Reeding. Fully marked including maker’s stamp, pattern no. 48319, and director’s letter m. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x D 10 in. Heavy weight: 34.5 troy ounces. #BX519

This porcelain tea cup was made in Germany by a Up-scale Dresden decorator in the 1890s. The saucer has a diameter of 5 5/8 inches. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 5/8 inches. The cup is wide at the top and tapers towards the middle. The ground color is iridescent green. There is a reserve on the front of the cup with a Watteau scene of lovers in a garden setting. The painting is extremely fine and very colorful. It is surrounded by a ring of raised gold beads or jewels. T...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Ambrosius Lamm Dresden studio in the 1890s. Both pieces are marked with the blue lamb marking. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/2 inches. The cup is 1 3/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 3/4 inches. The borders are trimmed with royal blue coloring. The front of the cup has an 18th century couple dancing. They are beautifully hand painted with fine detail. The sides of the cup and interior of the saucer are accented wi...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by the Ambrosius Lamm Dresden Studio in the 1880s. Both pieces are signed with the hand painted lamb marking. The saucer measures 5 5/8 inches in diameter. The cup is 2 1/2 inches tall with a diameter of 3 7/8 inches. The cup features a split branch handle and rococo pedestal base. The ground color is sky blue. The exterior of the cup has a hand painted panoramic scene. Children are playing in the woods. They are painted in fine d...

Tiffany Studios gilt bronze Venetian pattern note pad holder. Marked on bottom: Tiffany Studios, New York, 16910. Fits pad 4 3/8" wide. Measures 4.75ʺ wide × 0.05ʺ deep × 7.66ʺ high. The last photo shows all the pieces we have in this pattern.

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 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

American Edwardian Classical sterling silver tray, ca 1910. Octagonal with curved sides, flat shoulder, and beaded rim. Fully marked including stamp for Boston retailer Shreve, Crump & Low and no. 245S. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x W 13 x D 12 in. Weight: 24 troy ounces. #BX749

A large antique German Westerwald salt-glazed stoneware pewter-lidded jug is a magnificent piece primarily used for beer or wine. It showcases a striking cobalt blue decoration on a grey stoneware body, which creates a visually appealing contrast. The intricate design and craftsmanship are evident in the detailed cobalt blue patterns adorning the jug.

Its baluster body, flared neck, and everted foot create an elegant and balanced shape. The jug is adorned with intricate patterns, meticul...

Large antique, 18th century, American Revolutionary war period, Pennsylvania Dutch rifleman's powder horn (1770s-1780).

It is made of a hollowed-out brown horn with a domed oval wood base secured with brass tacks and fitted with a brass loop in the center for a suspension cord.

The body is engraved in the middle with the initials J.R.K. The upper part below the wooden base is engraved with typical 18th-century Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs – a rosette for good luck and a Pennsylvania...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Hutschenreuther in 1914. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches. The cup is 1 7/8 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The set has bands of deep, ruby red. Gilded medallions contain bunches of forget-me nots. Lacy gilding overlays the ruby red ground. The rims, handle and interior of the cup are heavily gilded. It has a brilliant, classic style. Condition: Excellent, without defects of any kind.