BROOKLYN, NY.- SJ Auctioneers’ online-only Jewelry, Silver, Glass Art, Fashion & Toys auction set for Sunday, April 27th, is jam-packed with close to 300 lots of sterling silver flatware services and other sterling objects; Ralph Loren and Polo handbags; dazzling jewelry pieces; colorful Herend and Swarovski figures; vintage pens; vintage toys; and decorative accessories.

The auction showcases items by famous name designers and makers, including Tiffany & Co., Buccellati, Gorham, Georg Jensen, Reed & Barton, Gucci, Cartier, Pomellato, Schofield Silver, Mappin & Webb, Steuben, Miguel Berrocal, Royal Vienna, Del Conte, Patek Philippe, Orrefors, Montblanc, Daum, Baccarat, S.T. Dupont, Bvlgari, Meissen, Matchbox, Hubley and Dinky Toys.

Bidding is available online now, at LiveAuctioneers.com. Pre-bidding is also available, meaning for those who are unable to attend the online auction, they can still leave their bids now. The auction has a start time of 5:30pm Eastern. A link to the catalog is here: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/367262_jewelry-silver-glass-art-fashion-and-toys/

SJ Auctioneers has quickly become a go-to source for buyers looking for sterling silver flatware services and other sterling objects, and the April 27th auction will have much to offer. A few of the flatware services are as follows:



• A 181-piece sterling silver flatware service by Gorham in the Fontainebleau pattern with 37 servers, a complete set in excellent vintage condition (Estimate: $17,000-$20,000).

• A Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware dinner size service for 12 in the Audubon pattern (Estimate: $15,000-$18,000).

• A 132-piece Georg Jensen sterling flatware set in the Acorn pattern, a spectacular vintage service in the large and heavy European dinner size, with a small monogram on verso (Estimate: $10,000-$12,000).



Sterling silver objects will feature a stunning, large Mario Buccellati tray with grape decoration, circa 1950s (Estimate: $30,000-$55,000); a set of eight Reed & Barton sterling 570A goblets in the Francis I pattern, 8.4 troy oz. each (Estimate: $10,000-$12,000); a Mario Buccellati sterling 925 sea shell tray weighing 84 troy oz. (Estimate: $8,500-$12,000); a four-piece Tiffany & Co. tea service, circa late 1940s, each piece hand-engraved (Estimate: $5,500-$6,000); and a Georg Jensen pair of pedestal bowls made in Denmark, 7 inches in diameter (Estimate: $5,500-$6,000).



The Ralph Lauren Collection (and Polo Ralph Lauren selection) of vintage handbags will be led by a Ralph Lauren RL50 medium Bordeaux cream calfskin leather handbag in great condition, with western stitching. The bag, which retails for $22,000, comes with a detachable shoulder strap and is brown leather lined, with an interior pocket flap. It should bring $18,000-$20,000.

Other handbags in the Ralph Lauren Collection will include a stacked RL Lilac calfskin leather with silver hardware clutch/crossbody bag, like new (Estimate: $1,500-$1,600); a Mini RL 50 dark green lizard handbag with removable crossbody strap (Estimate: $1,400-$1,500); a convertible bright blue and green ombre clutch/crossbody bag with silver hardware on calfskin leather (Estimate: $1,200-$1,400); a black with cream embossed/printed flowers and silver hardware evening bag (Estimate: $800-$950); and a stirrup shoulder natural canvas with light yellow leather detailing bag (Estimate: $800-$950). The Polo handbags carry lower estimates.



The jewelry category will feature a Gucci signed 18k yellow gold bamboo link station necklace, nearly 28 inches long, stamped 750 and weighing 44.0 grams (Estimate: $7,000-$9,000); a natural diamond tennis bracelet, 6.00 carats set in 14k bezel white gold (Estimate: $4,500-$6,500); a natural large pink sapphire 7.50-carat pendant necklace set with a smaller sapphire and natural diamond set in 14k white gold, weighing 5.660 grams (Estimate: $2,500-$3,500); and a pair of natural pink sapphire stud earrings in 14k white gold (Estimate: $2,000-$3,000).

Herend signed porcelain figurines made in Hungary are popular with collectors because they are so colorful and visually arresting. The April 27th auction features a nice selection, including a large black drinking lioness with 24k gold accents (Estimate: $750-$900); a rust fishnet cobra hand-painted with 24k gold (Estimate: $750-$850); a hand-painted ape in the black fishnet pattern, 4 inches tall (Estimate: $600-$800); a drinking lion in the rust fishnet pattern (Estimate: $600-$800); and a black fishnet dolphin, hand-painted with 24k gold (Estimate: $350-$400).

Swarovski crystal figurines are equally pleasing to the eye. Swarovski up for bid includes a Marvel The Incredible Hulk, vibrant green, 4 ¾ inches, with box (Estimate: $600-$850); a Marvel DC Comics Iron Man, red, 5 ½ inches, with box (Estimate: $600-$850); a DC Comics Thor figure that features 523 facets and a mix of metal accents (Estimate: $600-$850); a DC Comics Superman figure, flawless, 5 ½ inches tall, with box (Estimate: $450-$750); a Mickey Mouse, 4 inches tall, with box (Estimate: $450-$750); a Black Panther with original box, 5 ½ inches tall (Estimate: $450-$600); and an Idyllia Royal Flycatcher bird (Estimate: $450-$750).



Vintage pens make an attractive and thoughtful gift. Ones in the auction include a Montblanc Meisterstruck 146 Legrand fountain pen with gold nib 585 14k, with ink bottle (Estimate: $600-$750); an S.T. Dupont (Paris) ballpoint pen, gold-plated, with seven diamonds and original box (Estimate: $450-$600); an S.T. Dupont sterling silver gold-plated ballpoint and fountain pen, 18k 750 nib, with one-time-refill included (Estimate: $450-$600); and a Montblanc Noblesse gold-plated mechanical pencil/ballpoint fountain pen set, 14k, including box (Estimate: $450-$600).



Toys and toy-related items will be highlighted by a trick pony cast iron mechanical toy savings bank trading card from around the 1880s, 3 ¼ inches by 5 ¼ inches, the toy by Selchow & Righter and the litho by Currier (Estimate: $350-$750); a Hubley cast iron toy of a uniformed patrol officer on a motorcycle, 6 ½ inches long (Estimate: $150-$250); a box of 12 Dinky Toys #771 international multi-color road signs made in the UK between 1953-1963 (Estimate: $150-$200); and boxed vehicles made by Matchbox and Schuco, with estimates of $150-$200 each.



Decorative items are plentiful and will include a nickel-plated Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria puzzle sculpture with book, 1 ¾ inches by 3 inches (Estimate: $1,200-$1,500); a pair of hand-painted Royal Vienna porcelain vase urns with makers’ marks and lids, 7 ½ inches tall (Estimate: $800-$1,500); a Patek Philippe wine opener (Estimate: $800-$950); an Orrefors Studio (Sweden) crystal Graal vase, signed and designed by Edward Hald around 1950 (Estimate: $750-$900); and a French-made Daum pate de verre signed candle holder with box (Estimate: $500-$700).



SJ Auctioneers prides itself on offering its customers great service and fast shipping, unlike some other auction houses where people need to arrange their own shipping.

SJ Auctioneers is always seeking quality items for future auctions. To inquire about consigning an item, an estate or a whole collection, you may call 646-450-7553; or, you can send an email to sjauctioneers@gmail.com.

To learn more about SJ Auctioneers and the online-only Jewelry, Silver, Glass Art, Fashion & Toys auction set for Sunday, April 27th, starting promptly at 5:30pm Eastern time, please visit www.sjauctioneers.com. Updates are posted frequently.