A beautiful mid-century modern bronze pendant with a center agate by Pentii Sarpaneva, Finland. We do not see many pieces of Finnish jewelry in the U.S. and this one is wonderful. The pendant, including the bail measures 4" long and 2" wide at the widest point. The bronze chain is original to the pendant and measures 24" end to end. This piece is in fine original condition and signed P. Sarpaneva Finland Bronze. A rare and beautiful pendant.

An exquisite sterling collar type necklace by Reveriano Castillo, c.1950. Castillo apprenticed with William Spratling and Hector Aguilar and opened his own shop in 1952. His talent is evident in this necklace. A strong design, this piece measures 15 1/4" end to end and is 1 7/8" wide. The push in clasp is tight. It is in fine original condition and signed for Reveriano Castillo. Looks smashing on the neck and makes a bold statement.

Large scroll or ribbon pin by William Spratling c. 1945. It is pictured on page 45 of Morrill and Berk's book MEXICAN SILVER. It is crafted of sections of silver with copper and gold. A bold size, measuring 3" by 2 1/4", it is in fine original condition, weighs 37 grams, and is appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. A glorious pin.

A hand forged antique iron water pot with bronze lid for use in the Japanese Zen Tea Ceremony; handles in the shape of dragonflies embedded in the side. The upper half is grooved with concentric rings; spread wings of the dragonflies conform to the shape of the bowl while jointed bodies project out in 3-D almost 1 inch from the surface. 2 antique iron ring handles (included) are run through the body between the wings. The heavy bronze lid features a 5 petal plum blossom finial...

c1945 Sterling Pin Brooch marked "Sterling___" "by Coro" on an oval piece of silver. With the look of early Mexican Silver. Hector Aguilar made sterling jewelry for Coro from 1943 to 1950. A hair shy of 2" across, weighing 1/2 oz on postal scale. SOLD, no price, no info

A Dresden Footed Center Bowl by Von Schierholz Porcelain Manufactory of Thuringia, Germany. From the early 1900's. Dimensions 12" 5.5" x 4" high. Excellent condition.

If this is not Art Nouveau, what is? Curly "C". Warm Brass Sash Ornament with Light Turquoise Blue Cabochons which have been louped and found 'no bubbles', some have said they are 'rare, unusual' stones used in the 19th Century. Who knows, they are perfectly bezeled with some minor, faint lines from 100 years of use! 2.5" X 2.25". Cabs pear, oval and round shape.
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Great Art Deco design in this blue check and white enamel bracelet by Taxco silversmith Margot De Taxco. It is in beautiful original condition, no chips or cracks to the enamel and an intact original safety chain with secure push in clasp.Measures 6 7/8" end to end measuring in the inside, 7/8" wide and weighs 65 grams. A very unusual and fine Margot bracelet.

A rare and stunning faceted amethyst and sterling ring by the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo, founded in 1900. This is the first Kalo ring I have ever seen, only having come across necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings before. The engraving on the setting is exquisite and the amethyst is large and brilliant, measuring 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. The stone and entire ring is in fine original condition. It is a size 8 and suitable for a man or a woman...

A wonderful Aztec design 940 silver pin with 5 balls and 5 dangles by Hector Aguilar. I have never seen this pin before and I have not found it in any books so believe it to be quite rare. It measures 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" wide.It is in fine original condition but the safety is missing on the pin clasp so it is currently just a "C" clasp. Although it holds on clothing as it is now, it would be best to replace the safety catch to make it more secure...

Oval Shape Sterling Brooch with Motif expressing the look of Arts Crafts and Deco flavors. 1/2" Green Marble Art Glass Cabochon in this 1 1/2" X 3/4" 925 frame with excellent working clasp.
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A wonderful sculptural sterling cuff bracelet by Angela Cummings. Cummings designed for Tiffany & Co. for years then opened a studio of her own. She announced the closing of her studio in August of this year so her pieces will surely be increasing in value and become highly collectible. This unusual bracelet looks like 2 bracelets when on the wrist. I tried to give an idea of the look in photo 2 but unfortunately the bracelet is much too big for my wrist so please use your artistic imagination...

Amazing sun, moon and stars pin by William Spratling. There is a full page featuring this pin on page 57 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Berk and Morrill. They date it c. 1942. This is a huge and bold pin measuring 3" by 2". It is in beautiful original condition and appropriately signed for William Spratling as shown in the photo. An absolutely spectacular early Spratling pin.

Large 19th Century Japanese Gilt Bronze Shishi Play Ball Censer

The shishi is 13 inches tall, and 16 inches in length.

It is in good condition with no repairs, nor chips, except a hairline crack at the tail (did not go all the way through - as seen in the photos). The writing indicated that this was a house warming gift from the Susuki family).

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19th Century Chinese Export Thai Benjarong Famille Rose Buddha Bowl

The bowl is 3.5 inches tall, and 6.9 inches in diameter.

It is in good condition with no repairs, except small flea bites at the rim, and a 1.5 inches in length hairline crack at the rim (as seen in the photos).

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Sold. "C" Catch Bench Made Brooch Pin in the Fred Harvey tradition with Arrows and Diamond shapes Punched on to the Silver and a Green Oval Green Gem Cabochon 12 X 8mm. Pin is 1 5/8" X 1/2" wide. Very nice Not Cleaned Condition.
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Pedro Castillo Abstract Deco Chased Small Sterling Silver Bracelet marked: "Hecho en Taxco Mexico" around a conjoined "CP" then Sterling and an Eagle 3 mark. Double Striking makes letters hard to see. Tiny Tight & Secure at 6" X 1" wide with safety chain. SOLD, no price, no info

Signed Mexican Silver Green Onyx or Malachite Bracelet with the mark of "FD" like that of Frederick Davis, however there is a conjoined mirrored "FD" mark as well and "Sterling Mexico". 6 3/4" X 3/4" wide and 1.4 oz or 42 Grams on Postal Scale. Very Nice ! Hook and eye closure. The mark of a good bracelet: You can't see the clasp.
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