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Ca 1960 Here is a wonderful 3-dimensional bracelet reminiscent of Jensen USA pieces. Marked Jewel Art Sterling, it measures 6-1/2" x 3/4 and retains its original patina.

An eye catching, substantial gold plate bracelet marked SAL. A thick chain attaches each section and there is light wear (spotting) on the back of the bracelet.The bracelet does not lie perfectly flat and measures 7" x 1/2".

A beautiful vintage crystal necklace with a silver plate filigree clasp. The crystals are graduated while the center features a faceted crystal ball. The spacers are also crystal and the necklace is strung on thin wire. 30"

A flat top, bezel set jade ring with an ornate gold shank. The ring is stamped 585 along with an unknown maker's mark. The surface of the stone shows very light wear - free of chips/scratches. Size 3.25.

Here is another Florentine purse that measures 8-3/4" (l) x 7" (w) closed. The purse is embossed on both sides. The leather handles show modest wear.

Here is a wonderful, well made gold plate necklace that could almost pass for 18K. A solid piece, it is marked MONET, measures 3/8" x 18" and weighs 52 grams.

A hard cover privately published in 1936. Brown cloth boards with gilt lettering. Frontispiece by Elizabeth Shoumatoff. Uncut pages. The bottom corners and top spine show minor wear ( please see photos)otherwise in excellent condition. 382pp.

Ca 1960 A vintage leather purse with an ornate gilt design on both sides purchased in Florence. The gilt is in excellent condition; the leather interior is somewhat discolored. The other side is nicely embossed. 9-3/4" x 6-1/4'

A stated second printing written by Diane Chalmers Johnson and published by Harry Abrams NY ( 1981). This coffee table book includes 394 illustrations with 41 full color plates. There is a spot on the bottom textblock and the pastedown in the back is showing some wear but the book is intact. The jacket shows light wear with a small crease on the inside corner jacket.

Ca 1967 A highly collectible coffee table book published by Harry Abrams, NYC and printed in Japan. Possibly a first edition since there is no publishing date. The book is very slightly cocked and the pages have toning. The jacket has light wear with two small tears at the bottom and top of the spine. The red linen boards are fine. 104 hand tipped plates. 178pp.

A large softcover written by Jane Kallir and published by Harry Abrams NY in 1997. Full page colored photos. In excellent condition. 55pp.

A pair of hollow yellow, rose and white gold spiral earrings marked with a star 668 VI 750. The butterfly clutches are tight on the posts. 1-3/8" x 1" ~ 8.8Gr.

A hard cover with dust jacket in excellent condition. Published in 2003 by Assoluline. Illustrated with chronology. 79pp.

An antique book published in 1898 by Velhagen & Klasing, Verlag. The tan linen boards feature embossed black and gold gilding. There is a tiny tear on the title page and the end papers are missing. Possibly an eighth edition, the text is in German.

Ca 1960 An elliptical sterling bangle by Tone Vigeland of Norway Designs Plus Studios. Marked accordingly. The inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-3/8" and the pieces weighs 27gr. Light wear.

Ca 1940 This boudoir set features a beveled glass hand mirror, comb and brush. All teeth are present on the comb. Quite heavy, it is unmarked and shows very light wear.

A 15k yellow gold chain that measures 17-1/2" x 1/8" (just shy of) and is marked 15ct near the box clasp. Weight 6 gr.

A caged amethyst sterling cuff marked ORB Sterling. There is some spotting and light wear on the silver. The cuff is 1" wide. The inner diameter is 2-1/4" with some give. 43.9gr.