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A modernist sterling silver brooch with a large raw amethyst stone by Charles H. Cole who signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling. Active 1930s-50s. Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Hand made piece. Pretty purple color.

A Fine Painting by the Listed Oklahoma Artist, Eula L. Grimes. Painting measures about 22" by 26" and is signed lower left. Does have a little wear and a couple of scratches, but shows well. Great Mid Century look.

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 vintage mid century modernist salt spoon by William Spratling in sterling silver and ebony. From Spratling's 3rd design period.

The ebony wood and sterling salt spoon measures 3 1/4" long. Marked with the conjoined 'WS' and an eagle mark that is partially struck. It is in fine condition with some tarnish and a very minor ding.

Classic Spratling design.

A vintage sterling silver gilt brooch with green, yellow, teal and orange enamel by David Andersen, in the Seasons series. We believe this is the 'Summer' brooch.

Marked on the back, D-A 925S, Scales, Norway and Sterling.

Measures almost 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover clasp which holds securely.

In fine condition, the enamel is bright and vivid. Classic design.

A whimsical brooch in a fish shape designed by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Birger Haglund.

Marked STE for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1977. Also signed Birger H for Birger Haglund.

Measures about 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a bezel set red stone, probably a garnet. Curved for an interesting effect. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. In very nice condition.

Fine MCM design.

A Vintage Modernist abstract clamper cuff bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 7/8" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #3 also. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Spring is tight. Great organic design.

A rare sterling silver modernist necklace by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This piece has a sterling wire overlay on a darkened, oxidized surface adorned with an oval moonstone cabochon, three small pearls, a green bezel set stone, (maybe jade) and dangles of pale green and dark red bezel set cabochons.

Measures 16 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" drop in the center. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back.

Interesting contrast between the oxidized and shiny s...

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.

An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.

Signed 925 on the inside.

Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.

Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.

Good for a larger wrist.

Wonderful piece of modernist...

A vintage sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the brutalist style. Consists of eleven tentacles or rays with flattened ends. Has a large off center grey pearl.

Measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Pearl has some very minor scuffs.

Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

A well made pair of sterling silver and ebony cufflinks by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Allan Adler. Measure 5/8" square. Two of the sides are angled in for a clean modernist feel. Signed Allan Adler Sterling on each. Show a little wear and some minor tarnish. Toggles work fine. Great mid century design.

A vintage modernist very unusual sterling silver pendant by David Andersen, Norway designed by Toril Bjorg. Three dimensional bottle shaped, finished on both sides with what looks like a repousse swirl.

Measures 1 3/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.

Signed Sterling, 925S on the back side of the bale and D-A Norway inside the bale.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish.

Currently strung on a 27" black cotton cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a chain or ne...

A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A three dimensional design with overlapping flowers.

Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high including the bale. In very nice condition with a dark patina, we did not polish it.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S on one side of the bale and Finland on the other side. Fine example of Kauppi's work.

A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.

Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.

This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.

An abstract sterling silver brooch with applied silver wire and a bezel set faceted carnelian stone by NYC studio artist, Ed Wiener.

Measures 2 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. There is some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry.