Sterling silver featured in Jasper52 auction Feb. 4

Reed & Barton Francis I sterling flatware service for 12, 161 pieces in excellent unpolished vintage condition. Estimate: $8,000-$10,000. Jasper52 image

NEW YORK – A Jasper52 online auction on Tuesday, Feb. 4, will set the table with time-honored 18th- to 21st- century silver pieces. From Gorham to Georg Jensen, Reed & Barton and more, this collection features renowned names in the art of silversmithing. As the most versatile of precious metals, silver stands as both the backdrop and center-stage of a tastefully decorated home. Bid absentee or live online exclusively through LiveAuctioneers.

The auction offers the ultimate Reed & Barton Francis I sterling silver flatware set (above), a dinner and lunch service for 12. The 161-piece set includes numerous service pieces. The vintage set is in excellent unpolished vintage condition and carries an $8,000-$10,000 estimate.

Another major lot is the Prelude hand-chased tea set by International Silver (below). The set includes a matching sterling silver tray (est. $4,000-$5,000).

International Prelude hand-chased sterling tea set with matching sterling tray. Estimate: $4,000-$5,000. Jasper52 image

Two identical early Tiffany & Co. sterling gravy/sauce boats offered in the sale are in excellent condition (est. $1,500-$2,000).

Pair of early Tiffany sterling gravy/sauce boats, 7¼in long, 670 grams combined weight. Estimate: $1,500-$2,000. Jasper52 image

An Art Nouveau sterling water pitcher by Gorham is in excellent condition. It bears no monogram, nor any sign of monogram removal (est. $3,000-$3,500).

Gorham Art Nouveau sterling water pitcher, 9½in high, 40 troy ounces. Estimate: $3,000-$3,500. Jasper52 image

Numerous sterling antiques are included, led by a George III tea caddy by Peter and Anne Bateman, London, circa 1793. The round container weighing 549 grams is in very good condition having no repairs (est. $1,200-$1,500).