This tiny, hallmarked box, has a mirrored lid on the interior. It measures 1 3/4" square by 5/8" high. Both the top and base are fully hallmarked. It was made in France, late Nineteenth Century, in excellent condition, and still closing tightly.
A pair of American Federal Period brass andirons, circa 1800. They are urn form with acorn finials over arched legs with spurs on ball feet. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Height 15", Width 6 1/2".
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This handsome, romantic Gorham sterling silver heart box is decorated with lovely scrolled flourishes on top and side, and has a handsome monogram which I believe is "HF" intertwined. The measurements are 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 1 1/2". It shows normal wear and very minor denting, but the hinged lid is working beautifully, and it is a handsome item. It would make a lovely, small jewelry box. USA c. 1930
These sterling silver salt an pepper shakers decorated in an appealing swirl design, and standing 4 3/8" tall, are marked "Sterling", and "Bigelow, Kennard Boston". Excellent condition with only minimal light dents to the base. American sterling silver, c. 1910.
This hand-wrought sterling silver bowl bears the mark of the Baltimore Silver Company, a precusor of Schofield Silver, manufactured c. 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a strong "Arts and Crafts" feel. It measures 10"in diameter, and stands 2 3/8" high. It is in excellent condition.
A fine English George III sterling silver salver, William Cripps, London, 1779-80. The large tray has a beaded edge around a floral and scroll decorated field surrounding the center which is engraved with a coat of arms. The silver is hallmarked on the rear. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Diameter 18 1/4". Weight 71 Troy Ounces.
English Georgian fiddle pattern spoon, Wiliam Eaton, London 1792-93. The spoon is engraved at the handle with a rising arm clutching wheat. The back of the handle is crisply hallmarked. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Length 8 3/4".
A Late Nineteenth Century French pewter box, circa 1890. The box is signed A. Vibert and is after a work by Alexandre Vibert, (1847-1909). The lid is decorated in relief with a cherub and a dove. Condition is very good with some minor wear on the points of high relief. Dimensions: Height 2 1/2", Length 6 1/4", Width 5 1/2".
A Georg Jensen sterling silver compact circa 1930. The compact is round with a convex edge. The top is engraved with the monogram " JFP " and descended in the Plimpton Family. Condition: Very good. Dimensions: Diameter 3 1/8".
