SOLD. This Brooch looks Bench Made. Double Circle with hammered Anchor within and over it, a small rectangle holding a Reverse Hand Painted Sailboat glass. Maker's Mark: Sterling and a Bee stamped on a "b". Very nice Condition. 1 3/8" diameter. SOLD, no price, no info

Do you recognize who made this Studio Silver Pin simply stamped STERLING? Hector Aguilar? The slightly green 8 X 11 mm turquoise is threaded into the silver flower petals and held W a wide prong of sorts. Sturdy at 10 Grams and is 2 5/8" X 7/8" with rich patina. Please see scans

SOLD. This silver tone necklace has an Arts Crafts to machine age look. The book chain or bookchain necklace ends in a slotted pendant with a coral pink Peking art glass cabochon made to resemble Chinese jade or coral. It has an original old early spring ring closure...

Extra Vintage and some would say much like the work of Doris Cliff, yet others have said more like Oakes or Hale? The last two, after all were medalists winners at Boston's Society of Arts & Crafts established in 1887.
Then there are those who would say that the use of those leaves is all Bernard Instone who also used the split shank construction. Note the applied leaf at upper right that can also be found on other rings found and acquired here: # 287743; 352251; 346567...

SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD

Traces of Art Nouveau are left on this Arts & Crafts Ring marked Sterling and possibly a "J", with a satin finish green swirl art glass collet set stone. It is a comfortable pinky ring at size 3.75. The art glass cabochon is 14X8mm with the length just shy of 1" long. Very nice wearable condition with the usual lines that silver rings of this age get. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
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Sold. Fire Orange Honey Amber color with Flashes of Bright Blue in this 'Dragon's Breath' Antique Jelly Opal Art Glass Ring with Arts Crafts Setting marked Sterling. It is just off round at size 6 with 2 tiny lines on the 10 x 18mm "Jelly Opal" Cab that appear to have been made when art glass was poured into mold. Incredible color changes.
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This is a gorgeous custom made, handmade moonstone and genuine ruby pin set in sterling. It is c.1940 and measures 3 1/4" long including the dangling moonstone,and 2 1/2" diameter. All of the stones are individually prong set. The moonstones are clear, blue and beautiful. All stones are in fine condition and original. This is a fabulous coat or blazer pin and the moonstone lover should be absolutely DELIGHTED with this brooch.

Sold, no price, no info. Pictures do no justice! Arts Crafts Silver (at least 90%) ring with Pentagon shape Dendrite Agate Bezel Set Stone and applied chased leaves at shoulder of the piece. Held up to the light it is beautiful and you can see rutils! Presently size 5.5, yet your jeweler could resize for you. 3/4" across and in wonderful condition! Sold, no price, no info.

SOLD. Bold 1 3/8" bezel set Green Stone that Fred Davis favored unmarked tested Sterling Silver Ring that hints Arts Crafts or Early Unsigned Taxco Mexico. Still circa 1930 Serrated bezel edge, applied rope and applied flowers at shoulder. Power knuckle to knuckle stature. SOLD, no price, no info please. 12/12

A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.

SOLD. This has been mailed to Collector. REPLY: Regrets, no international service. Please employ an American buying service to pay with US funds and mail to US address. Described as Jensen esk or even the look of Bernard Hertz. Acquired from the local Boston area Thelma Todd Estate sale of a few years ago. She was born and raised not more than 2 miles from here...

Beautiful silver and acid etched finish barrette from the Chicago Arts & Crafts period firm Carence Crafters, c. 1910. Little is known about this shop and their work is beautiful and hard to find. This wonderful hair clip is 2 1/2" by 1/2" and is in fine original condition. It is signed with the Carence Crafters interlocking C's hallmark as shown in the photo. An unusual and rare example from this workshop.

This is a really special and beautiful sterling and rock crystal cuff bracelet by American Arts & Crafts period silversmith Mary Gage. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside and has a 1" opening. It is 1 3/8" wide in the front and narrows to 1" in the back. It is in beautiful original condition with no chips or cracks to the crystals. Signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very fine and rare piece.

Sold. Ring reminding one of Doris Cliff or that of Bernard Instone whose use of applied leaves was prominent in his metal work. Applied face foliate motifs and an ecru clay bead with Egyptian symbols front and back as the 'stone'. Note the split double shank construction. Lots of character! Approx size 7.25 Unsigned Unmarked as many Arts Crafts pieces, yet tests at least 90%. Super vintage condition with the appropriate softening of the applied silver work and tanning of bead, for age...

SOLD. Unsigned, unmarked tested sterling ring reminding one of the work by Doris Cliff or that of French or even the work of Bernard Instone with the applied leaf foliate designs and split shank construction. See image 2 & 3
A green jade or tree agate or glass even, naively 'carved' green bezel set stone. Was resized once to 5.75...

Here we have a very pretty Charles Horner enameled pendant. It has Horner’s maker’s mark, as well as hallmarks for Chester, 1909-10. The enamel is a lovely mix of green and blue in 3 panels, with a blister pearl mounted at the top and a freshwater pearl dangle. It measures 1-5/8†not including the bale, by 1†at the widest point. The modern sterling chain is 18â€...

A very rare and magnificent sterling and carved lapis pin by Mary Gage, American Arts & Crafts period c. 1930. The frame is a foliate motif encircling the oval carved lapis which is held in place by bead tipped silver wire prongs. This is a huge brooch measuring 3" by 2 1/4" and is solid and bold at 51 grams. A great coat or blazer pin that is sure to make a statement.It is in beautiful original condition and signed MARY GAGE STERLING. A very important piece from this artist.