Rookwood box, 1945, with removable cover and cream-colored flower design. These boxes are attractive and very useful objects, and were favorites of ours, but we're focusing on metalwork and jewelry these days. 4-5/8" L and 3-1/4" W and 1-5/8" H. [Rookwood mark] / XLV -- Under lid: XLV / 6856
Rookwood box, 1945, with removable cover and cream-colored fish design. These boxes are attractive and very useful objects, and were favorites of ours, but we're focusing on metalwork and jewelry these days. 4-5/8" L and 3-1/8" W and 1-3/4" H. [Rookwood mark] / XLV -- Under lid: XLV / 6857
Rookwood elephant paperweight, 1931, dark blue, standing posture, on thick base. A great object that we're sad to part with but we're focusing on metalwork and jewelry these days. 4-1/8" L and 2-5/8" W and 3-3/8" H. [Rookwood mark] / XXXI / 2797
Rookwood dog or wolf paperweight, 1934, dark blue, sitting posture, on thick base. Paper label still partly visible. Note: This was purchased as a "repaired / restored" piece (seller's original label noting this is still there), but the repair was excellent and not very noticeable. We're not even sure where it is -- most likely the head was reattached. Price reflects an imperfect object, but we still love it. 5-1/2" L and 2-3/8" W and 2-1/4" H. [Rookwood m ...click for details
Rookwood trivet, 1919, small, crisp, with mauve and green geometric knot design, on four small feet. Glazed on all sides. 3-3/4" W and 3-3/4" L and 7/8" H. [Rookwood mark] / XIX / 1197
Shreve jug, early, with flat bottom, small spout protruding just slightly above top rim, applied wire to rim, long hollow handle indented at the ends where it joins the main body. Across the body is a chased detailed scene of a bird on a branch with fruit and blossoms, beside a butterfly in flight and initials DJW. Gold wash inside. Excellent condition, superb chasing. Shreve used the Bee mark from 1883 until 1909. A wonderful object in form and decoration. 3-5/8" H and 5-1/4" W.
Kalo necklace / choker composed of ten links, each centering a stylized flower with three beads at the top, and two vines that curve up from the bottom to support a leaf on each side and then curl to form loops that connect the links together. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 15-5/8" W and 5/8" H. Very modern-looking for this trad ...click for details
Kalo necklace / choker composed of eleven rectangular links of graduated size, each centering a silver bead flanked by two wirework scrolls on a cutout frame with tapered edges. Central link is the largest, and has a diamond-shaped bottom. Engraved in block letters on the back is "I LOVE YOU / 1940 DEC 19 1965". The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after b ...click for details
Kalo earrings, pair, screw backs, cherry motif, with three chased and saw-pierced cherries below one leaf with a looping stem that curves up above. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 1" H and 3/4" W. The cherry pattern is Kalo's best known.
Kalo brooch, oval, with cutout design of thistle and leaves. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 2-1/8" W and 1-11/16" H. Thistles were a common Arts & Crafts design motif both in America and the UK.
