The vases are about 9" tall, hallmark C scale C bee below, stars above.  They are stamped Christofle, and both numbered.

Silver plate 9 inches in diameter 17+oz in weight.

as you can see in the picture the creation of adam by michelangelo in engraved in the plate.

in the back

Top:

Engraved: the character ∂ over the capital letter M (just like a fraction)

in capital letters the following phrase: "STERLING-ENGLAND"

a shield with the letters RC, a lion, a tiger's head facing observer and the letter "r"

Bottom of plate still in the back,

Engraved the name of the piece along with a number "Creation of Adam by Michelangelo 3027"

I have a nice small collection of maybe 50-100 negitives, postcard size...from World War One.

Some in good condition others with double exposure on them.  Either way very rare.  

The sample shown is just one sample of many.. 

Elaborate engraving throughout the bed and dresser....headboard reaches the ceiling. Caps for the footboard are about 1 foot square. A very unique set with incredible craftsmanship and beautiful wood.

This book is named: Frank Leslie's Illustrated History Of The Civil War, hard cover, has 512 pagess with pages 71-74 lose from the binding but still there. The color of the cover is a reddish brown. It is an heirloom from my Father to me and was bought from an auction either in Missouri, Kentucky, Texas or Tennessee. 

Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus Poster from 1875.  It is made of a felt-like material and is in fair condition.