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A Selection of Roycroft Bookends, pairs individually priced from $125 to 275.

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A group of items from the Arts & Crafts Shop Buffalo, New York circa 1902-6.

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Small copper & enamel tray is sold.

A group of items from members who exhibited at the Society of Arts & Crafts Boston, Massachusetts. Priced individually from $125-395.

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A group of items from the well regarded Chicago metalsmith, Falick Novick. Priced individually from $150-450.

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Choice of modernist sterling neck rings or collars by Ed Levin.

The longer neck ring measures about 15" around. The ends are flattened with the wider one measuring 3/8" across. Signed with the script © Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Could probably be somewhat adjusted due to the open nature of the design.

The other more rounded neck ring measures about 13" around and is somewhat adjustable. Has an opening of about 5/8". Measures 3/8" wide in the cen...

Choice of an adjustable bangle bracelet or organic modernist ring by the American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver.

The bracelet adjusts from 6 3/4" to 8" to make it easy to slip on the wrist. Measures 2 3/8" across. Measures 1/8" wide at the back. Weighs 5 gr. Lightly hammered texture.

Marked © Ed Levin with a script signature and Sterling. Has some minor tarnish. Classic Ed Levin design.

The abstract organic sterling hand made ring is marked with the block letters...

Two vintage hand wrought unusual sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis are available. Made up of a sterling ribbons curled and formed into flower designs.

The thicker one measures about 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Measures 1/4" thick. Heavy and substantial for its size. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The JL is partially off the edge.

The larger brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 5/8" high. Measures 1/8" ...

A rare pair of vintage copper and brass pendants by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cords.

The hourglass shaped pendant measures 2 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest. Depicts an antelope or deer in copper overlay against a verdigris background. Great contrast of textures and colors. The leather cords and connectors measure 12 1/2" on either side. Ken Beldin, and maybe Tenenci...

Three vintage sterling silver brooches by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.

The first brooch was designed by Bent Gabrielsen. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the conjoined HH, 110 for the design number, Denmark and 925S.

The next one measures about 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4"wide. Marked with the script signature, Denmark and 925S. Part of his 'Modern Line'. Nice contrast of an oxidized background and polished sterling. The pin closure has a slight bend in t...

A selection of arts & crafts items from the workshops of Horace Potter in Cleveland, Ohio. Priced individually from $125-300, inquire for details.

Choice of a sterling silver floral neck ring or a modernist sterling and 14K gold brooch by Ed Levin.

The neck ring measures about 14" around with an opening of 2". Measures 3/8" across. Embossed with a repeating stylized flower design. Signed with a partial script © Ed Levin, Sterling. In fine condition. Could probably be somewhat adjusted due to the open nature of the design.

The brooch measures about 2 1/2" across and 1" at the widest. Has an interesting textured finish. Nice ...

An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.

A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.

A fine and intriguing painting by the well regarded Ohio artist, Emerson Burkhart (1905-69). Probably dating from the 1960's. This painting measures about 20" by 16", overall frame about 22 1/2" by 18 1/2". Interesting subject and composition. Signed on back and front as shown.

An Interesting Mural Study from the well regarded Dallas Artist, Perry Nichols (1911-92). Measures about 8 1/2" by 25 1/2", frame about 14 1/2" by 31". Fine example of his work.

A hand wrought sterling silver desk set from F. Walter Lawrence, probably in collaboration with Gustav Manz. The desk pad measures about 22" by 15". Silver inkwell box measures about 5 1/2" by 3" by 3 1/4" and weighs over a pound without the glass inkwells. Silver pen tray measures 7 7/8" by 3 1/4". Signed on bottom of pen tray, as shown. Condition is very good, except for chips on the glass inkwells. Fine quality and rare.

A Fine Painting from the Noted Tucson Artist, Marylka Modjeska (1893-1966). Modjeska studied at the Art Institute of Chicago, in Provincetown, MA, at the Art Student League in New York and the Academie Julian in Paris. This Painting measures about 23 1/2" by 20" in its frame of about 28" by 24".

A rare flower and dove bracelet, #23 in sterling silver with Chrysoprase cabochons designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen. Marked with the stylized GJ in a rectangle that dates it between 1933-44. Also marked with Sterling, Denmark, 925 and 23 for the style number.

Measures 7" long and 1" at the widest. Weighs 35 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.

In fine condition with a warm patina. The detail is exquisite with ...

A Nude Flobrush Painting by noted American modern painter, Milton Avery (1885-1965). This has the label for The Alpha Gallery in Boston and the stamp for the Guido Frame Studio in Boston. Measures about 14" by 17", overall frame about 21 1/2" by 24 3/4".