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A vintage Art Deco style sterling silver and marcasite lapel watch brooch by Gotham. Has a wind up mechanism which runs fine. Marked Sterling and the number 1. Has some numbers scratched on the back of the brooch part. Crystal is in nice condition. Missing one marcasite near the top of the brooch. Rollover clasp holds tightly. Blue enameled hands. Very pretty watch.

A well made sterling silver and rose colored enamel brooch by the well known Asheville, NC silversmith, John Bryan. Measures 1 5/8" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Warm patina. In very nice condition. Marked Sterling Bryan. Pretty example.

A sterling silver pair of pierced earrings and a matching bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest. Post earrings measure about 1/2" across. The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Marked Secrest sterling on the back of each earring and inside the bracelet. Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design. We will sell the earrings and bracelet individually or as a set.

A modernist pair of Sterling Silver salt and pepper shakers by Rancho Alegre. Main portion is in a brushed texture contrasting with the bottom disks which are shiny and smooth. The very top parts are shiny also. Measure 3" tall and 1 1/2" across the bottom. Signed Rancho Alegre, Sterling, Taxco and 925. Also signed N. Giles on the bottom of one, probably for the designer. Nice condition with some minor tarnish. Pre eagle, 1948. Fine Mid Century feel.

A great vintage modernist sterling bracelet by Plateria Far Fan in a classic Antonio Pineda design. Has dark brownish green iridescent tear drop shaped stones. (Hard to describe the dark color.) Measures 7 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. Box closure snaps tightly. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Far Fan, and Sterling 925. Pre eagle,(1948). In very nice condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Has one small dent on the last link at the bottom of the tear drop. Well crafted and heavy. Stand out...

A very pretty brooch by Taxco Silversmith, Alfredo Villasana. Measures 2 1/4" by 1 5/8". Marked on the back 925, Mexico, Taxco, Eagle #3, Villasana. In very nice condition. Thick sterling. Has a safety clasp. Unusual floral design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff with a space age design. Measures 5" around with a 1 1/8" opening and about 1" wide. Could be adjusted slightly. Has a little tarnish. Fun design.

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered amoeba shape with a taxidermy eye. Measures about a 6 3/4 - 7. Face of ring measures 1" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark twice and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy sterling. Great MCM design. Sam Kramer's taxidermy designs are highly collectible and rare.

A sterling silver double pendant with two fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).

Inner neck ring measures about 16" around. Smaller drop measures 1 3/8" long and 1/2" across. Lower pendant measures 1 7/8" long and 7/8" across. Lower pendant is signed Elsa on the back. The front has a 4" drop in total.

Classic Elsaramics sparkling blue and off white iridescent jewels. Hook closure on the side fastens securely. Light hammering to the silver. La...

A very heavy sterling cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Sr. with a rope twist center. Signed with Sterling, the conjoined FP and the Hallmark for the Thunderbird shop in 2 places. Measures about 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2" and 1 1/4" wide. Weighs about 4.5 oz or 128 grams. Has a little tarnish. Warm patina. Great example of his work.

An unusual sterling silver bangle bracelet consisting of seven links connected by double curved silver bars with orbs on the ends. Measures about 8 1/4" around and about 3/8" wide. Slides onto my wrist and my hand is an average size. Very interesting design!

A sterling silver bangle bracelet by Ed Levin with a 14K gold rectangular accent on the hook. Signed copyright Ed Levin 14K and Ster. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1/4" at the widest. In nice condition, has some minor surface scratches. Looks great on.

A very unique sterling silver bracelet made up of round and squiggle shaped links with a hook closure. Measures 7" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925 on the hook. Interesting design!

A wonderful Mid Century Modern coffee or tea service complete set by Salvador Teran in Brass embellished with 2 shades of green tiles. Includes serving tray, coffee or tea pot, creamer, and sugar bowl with lid and spoon. Signed on the bottom, Handwrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 403. Has some tarnish. Creamer has a minor ding. Great to have the entire set. High style.

A pair of hand wrought sterling silver earrings, #817E, by Georg Jensen, USA. Measure 5/8" across. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and 817E. These have been converted to posts by a previous owner and they covered the Georg Jensen USA mark in the center with the post. In very nice condition with a little tarnish and some very minor surface scratches. You can see the lovely light hammering. Great classic design.

A pair of sterling silver hand wrought earrings by the noted mid century jeweler, C Leslie Smith, who signed his work CLS in a shield. He opened his first store in 1955. These earrings are mirror images and measure 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked Handwrought, Sterling and with the CLS shield hallmark. Earrings attach to the ear with 'Wingbacks' which go into the ear and around the back. 'Wingbacks' can be worn whether your ears are pierced or not. These earrings can also be worn turn...

A wonderful sterling silver pendant depicting Jonah and the Whale signed Sterling, E. Silbert. Measures 1 3/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Lots of detail. Well made, quality piece.

A pair of modernist Pre Columbian sterling silver bird earrings by Graziella Laffi. These earrings have blue enamel on the eyes and on the front of the screw backs. These earrings are mirror images so frame your face when worn. Measures 1 1/8" across and 1 7/8" long. Screw backs hold securely. Wonderful condition. Signed Peru, G. Laffi, 925. Great attention to detail! Classic Laffi design.