Large handmade modernist sterling and rose quartz pin by Sam Kramer, the famous NYC silversmith, c.1948. As usual, one can turn the pin in several directions trying to find the "correct" position - is it a fish wriggling through the water, or a profile with a pony tail, or should we not ask these questions? This large and dimensional piece, measures 3" long by 2 1/4" wide. It curves up and down and has a center oval rose quartz bezel set stone...

Handsome Napoleon III-era 18K gold brooch in the form of an eagle with spread wings. Eagle motifs were very popular in French jewelry of the 1860's and 70's. This example features a hook from which a lady could hang her gold watch. The eagle's beak holds a small ring that originally would have been attached to a tiny safety chain for the watch...

Modernist enamel boat by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup and designed jewelry for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA. Of good size, this gorgeous modernist domed enamel measures 2 1/8" high by 1 13/16" wide. The enamel colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green, red, tan, and white. Excellent condition. It can be mounted into a metal pin. Unsigned, this collection was purchased from a close family friend...

Modernist enamel fish by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied enameling with Karl Drerup. She also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen,USA. This great domed sail fish measures 3 1/16" by 1 1/8" and is in perfect condition. The rich colors are various shades of blue, yellow, green and white. Unsigned, this was purchased from a close family friend. Ms. Turner never mounted these pieces, but can easily be put into a metal frame and worn as a pin...

Modernist domed enamel bird by Madeline Turner, c.1940's, who studied the enamel process with Karl Drerup. This hand made piece is one of a series by Madeline Turner and can be made into a pin by adding a metal frame. The enamel colors are white, turquoise, dark blue, and green. Of good size, it measures 2 1/8" wide by 1 3/8" high. Unsigned and purchased from a close family friend. Condition is perfect. Turner also designed for Tiffany and Georg Jensen, USA...

Elegant Napoleon III 18K gold brooch in the Etruscan Revival taste. The pin is in bar form with pointed ends, interrupted in the middle by a round black onyx plaque centering a natural seed pearl. The domed setting around the onyx is set with six natural seed pearls. The pin on either side of the onyx plaque is decorated with an engraved Greek key design...

This lucious DeMario brooch and earrings has elegance and style. Various shades of blue rhinestones and glass beads combine with very fine gold plating. Oval DeMario plaque on the back of the brooch, clip earrings stamped DeMario. Very chunky. Brooch 2 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide. Earrings 1 3/8" long, 1 1/8" wide.

Bauhaus modernist design labradorite 14k("585")gold pin made by Kaunis Koru, Finland, 1962. This wonderful "space-age" hand made design features a glorious good sized brown/blue/gold iridescent labradorite(7/8" by 1/2")stone. The pin measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/8" and is in excellent condition. It is signed "HN(designer), crown in heart(locally made in Finland), 585(14k), faint mark-can't read city, I7(made in 1962), KK(stylized for maker Kaunis Koru)...

Unique "handmade" 14k and red-brown pop jasper modernist "bird" pin/pendant, c.1950's. Unusual hand cut amorphous bird design, or just amorphous, around which holds a large(1 1/8" by 13/16")red-brown pop jasper stone spotted with red, black, and yellow shapes. This stone is gorgeous! Of good size and very heavy weight(27 GRAMS), the pin measures 2 1/4" by 1 7/8" and is signed "HANDMADE". In excellent condition and was originally made as a pendant. A pin lock was added later...

Hand made 14k and sterling modernist ring, c.1960's. Intriguing design, there is a thick piece of 14k added to the silver ring. It is signed "14K STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Size 5 3/4, the front design measures 13/16" by 3/8" and stands 1/4" high from the finger.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Presented is the larger of the two Fred Davis silver boxes being offered. Classic hand made silver box with onyx Mayan face made by Fred Davis, Mexican designer, c.1930. It is signed "FD" (stylized)and is in excellent condition. It measures 3 1/2" by 2" by 1 3/8" high. The onyx face is enclosed in a silver bezel and has a hinged opening at the back. Purchased together with the smaller box(see item #100119)SOLD.....$15 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This is an OLDER IVORY ELEPHANT PIN from a VIRGINIA ESTATE. Size is 1" X 1 3/4" and the TRUNK is in the UPWARD POSITION. Easily Noticeable IVORY GRAINING on the Front of the Pin. Circa 1950, perhaps earlier. Attractively CARVED. ADD to the OLD IVORY JEWELRY and/or ELEPHANT COLLECTION.

This pin has it all: its Bakelite, its reverse carved, its painted and its laminated.Worthy of being in any collection. A real beauty from the 1930's. 3 1/4" long, 1 3/8" high, 1/4" deep.

Sterling pin of woman and floral art nouveau design, c.1920's. This good size pin measures 2" in diameter and is signed "925"(see back photo at bottom). Very good condition except mouth and nose of woman's face is no longer clear and defined. Lovely subject matter and very well executed....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

This is a Very Good STERLING & TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN BELT BUCKLE. There are 12 SKY BLUE Pieces of Turquoise Bezeled on the Rectangular Front with a LEAF Central to the Design. Beautifully handcrafted the size is 1 1/2" X 1/2". The Appropriate Hardware is on the Back. This Piece is not signed. Date this BUCKLE circa 1950, perhaps earlier. Tested and Guaranteed STERLING SILVER. The CONDITION is EXCELLENT.

Arts & crafts style handmade and very large sterling and hematite clip earrings, c.1960's...

Minimalist sterling pin by modernist silversmith, Betty Cooke. It is signed "COOKE STERLING" and is in excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.