Catalog (788)

A Fine Vintage Watercolor by the well regarded Ohio and California Artist, Henry George Keller (1869-1949). Matt opening is about 19" by 15", overall frame about 28" by 23 1/2". Signed lower left. Will be shipped as shown in frame without glass for safe transport.

A pair of sterling silver caviar or butter/cheese spreaders with horn blades by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Measure 5 7/8" long. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval and Sterling Denmark. Acorn Pattern. Horn is in nice condition with minor wear. Great serving pieces.

A vintage silver pendant with 11 gemstone cabochons. Has a central oval shaped opal and 4 opals, amethyst, lapis, garnet, mother of pearl, and turquoise stones surrounding it. Measures 1 5/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the bale. One of the green stones has a crack that does not go all the way through. Has a very small flake by the crack. Large bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Interesting combination of colors.

A sterling silver modernist bracelet and/or brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. May purchase these pieces individually or together.

The bracelet is made from a single long piece of sterling that hooks in the front around a mottled reddish-brown bezel set cabochon. It measures about 7 1/2" around and 1/4" wide. The front design measures 3/4" wide. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the inside. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. The ho...

A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved brooch embellished with a baroque pearl by Ed Levin.

Measures 3 5/8" long. Signed with the script © Ed Levin, 14K and Sterling.

Fine condition with minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic Ed Levin design.

A sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest.

The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs about 35 Gr.

Marked Secrest sterling on the inside the bracelet.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A fine pair of Arts & Crafts Pewter Candleholders by the noted Chicago Metalsmith, Julius O. Randahl. Signed as shown. Each measuring about 13" long and 6" at their tallest. These are pictured in the book "Chicago Metalsmiths" by Sharon Darling, as shown. Very good condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

A pair of sterling silver oval brooches made for Tiffany and Company, New York with the original box. Measure 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Made for Tiffany and Co. Also marked with a Maker's Mark, 70, and an etched in 493. They have thicker pins so can be worn on coats or heavier garments. 'C' clasps hold securely. Brooches have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. The box is marked Tiffany & Co. New York. Box shows some wear. Nice to have the pa...

A pair of vintage sterling silver brooches by the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The larger first brooch, which looks like a stylized abstract bird measures about 3" long and 1" across. Signed Pearson, Sterling and with a stylized 'P'. Heavy sterling silver, weighs 20 gr.

The second brooch also reminds us of a stylized bird, but is more streamlined. This brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Weighs 17 gr. Marke...

A modernist sterling silver necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Has two curved and flattened links and a central longer piece with a cultured pearl nested in the center. The links are connected by curved bars with orbs at each end.

Measures approximately 14 1/2" around. The necklace lays gently on the collarbone due to the curvature of the design. Hook closure allows for an extender to be attached if needed.

Signed ED WIENER. The Ed Wiener is partially worn but still legible...

A vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace attributed to the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. This example is unsigned, but it is similar to other examples we have had.

Great hammered texture, circles are various sizes. Measures 24" long. Closes with a secure hook clasp.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and darkened patina. Nice hand wrought feel.

Classic John Lewis design.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with dangling hoops.

Measure 1/2" at the widest and 2" high. One earring is marked with the Antonio crown, 970 and an Eagle mark. The second earring is marked Hecho en Mexico. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some dings to the edges, surface scratches and some tarnish.

Well crafted, classic Pineda design.

A pair of vintage sterling silver and enamel brooches by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr). One is a dark grey poodle dog, #5686 and the other is a multicolored rooster, #5793. These brooches may be purchased individually or as a pair.

The poodle measures 2 1/4" high and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5686. Also marked with Eagle #16.

The rooster measures 2 1/2" high and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Mar...

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver collar necklace and triangular bracelet by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Thick hammered sterling wires gently curved and flattened.

The necklace measures about 11 1/2" around with an opening of about 3". Measures 1/4" at the widest. Probably better for a slender neck although can be adjusted somewhat.

The bracelet measures about 8 1/4" around the inside, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Each ...

An unusual Taxco Mexican sterling silver pendant and chain, with a central Pre Columbian carved green frog by the noted female jeweler, Bernice Goodspeed.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" across. The very detailed chain measures about 15 1/2" long. Hook closure. Marked on the back Sterling Taxco around the stylized 'B' for the artisan. Also marked with what looks like Eagle #28.

Very intricate work. Deep green color. Fine quality.

A wonderfully crafted brooch of 18K & 24K gold with a central carved piece of coral by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston.

This brooch measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/4" high. Marked Janiyé,18K and 24K on the back. The coral is held in place with four delicate prongs. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Beautiful condition, coral is a deep salmon color with glimmers of cream.

This piece is from her estate and will be accompanied by her original sketch from ...