Catalog (795)

A Bronze or Brass Plaque from Boris Schatz (1866-1932) of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise. Measures about 6 1/2" by 10". Number 27 on the back. Rare example.

A very rare piece of sterling silver Arts and Crafts jewelry by the San Francisco Metalsmith, Harry Dixon. This unusual ring, in a size 6 1/2 depicts a fish swimming in waves. Very three dimensional. Appears to have a gold colored eye, perhaps 14K gold overlay. Marked with a stamped Harry Dixon San Francisco and a scratched in 925. Has some minor surface scratches. Fine quality.

A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

A finely crafted hammered sterling silver bracelet with six green, oval cabochons in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures 6 3/4" long and 1 1/4"high. Hook closure holds securely. Fine condition with minor tarnish.

Delicate organic design.

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters in a Dragonfly design.

Measures 3 1/2"" long and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Interesting triangular shape. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver brooch with leaves or vines by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo.

Measures approximately 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition, warm patina.

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Walter Jennings.

Has a lightly hammered texture and the initials DSP on the outside. Marked with the conjoined WJ and 1921 on the inside. The oval shape makes it easy to slide on and off. Measures about 7 5/8" around and 1/4" wide. In fine condition.

A rare find.

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters with an intertwined vine design.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Bold and impressive.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered brass pair of Cufflinks by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany.

The larger ends measure about 5/8" across. Smaller ends are 1/2" in diameter.

Marked Kahlbrandt and Hamburg.

Dark, warm patina. Fine work.

A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered silver pendant by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany.

Possibly 800 silver, there is a tiny touch mark on the front near the top.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked Handarbeit, Kahlbrandt and Hamburg and the number 8. Mark is partially obscured by extra solder, not sure why it is there.

Chain measures 10" long on each side. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.

Fine work.

A 1920's Van Briggle Pottery Advertising Display. This was probably meant to hold brochures about the pottery. Measures about 5" by 4 1/2" by 4". Marked on bottom as shown. Shows wear, losses to applied color. Rare memorabilia.

A rare and wonderful brooch by Walter U. Jennings, a highly regarded Roycroft Metalsmith. Signed with his conjoined monogram (WJ), and Sterling.

Beautifully hand tooled in a classic Arts and Crafts design. Warm patina. Measures 1 3/8" across. Early 'C' clasp. Has a small hairline on the back that corresponds to the indentation on the front design. Does not detract from the overall design.

Fine craftsmanship.

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver brooch depicting a seagull with widespread wings by the noted Arts and Crafts silversmith, Madeleine Turner. She also worked for Georg Jensen USA later in her career.

Measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high.

Signed An Original, stylized MTurner, Handwrought, Sterling and T8.

Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is made from thick sterling and slightly curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish....

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Walter Jennings. Has a lightly hammered central floral design with a recurring Arts and Crafts detail on the edges.

Marked with the conjoined WJ and Sterling on the inside. The WJ is only partially struck.

Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 7/8" at the widest, tapering slightly at the ends.

In fine condition with minor tarnish and minor surface wear.

A very ra...

A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch with two layers of sterling, one polished and one hammered and oxidized.

Signed Hand Wrought, Sterling and WW (signed twice) for the maker's mark.

Measures about 2 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Weighs 12 Gr.

Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Warm patina, fine condition with minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver necklace and bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Clemens Friedell. Made of oval links with raised roses.

The bracelet is composed of three links. It is marked Clemens Friedell Pasadena Sterling on the back side of the hook clasp. It measures 7" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Better for a smaller wrist. The hook clasp holds securely. There is a hammer rub or scrape on the outside of the hook.

The necklace consists of nine links. Measur...

A wonderful sterling silver cuff bracelet made for the United States Military Academy at West Point, (USMA), by the New York silver firm, L. Markowitz. Sterling overlay spells out USMA in Arts and Crafts stylized letters.

Measures 5" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" wide. The size could be adjusted if needed.

Marked Sterling, L. Markowitz, N. Y. Enscribed to commemorate the graduation of Ralph Arthur Koch, Class of what looks like 1924.

This was previously a napkin ring and ...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace with a bezel set dark blue cabochon, (maybe Sodalite). Marked Sterling on the back of the pendant.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1" across. Chain is 16" long. Has a secure spring closure marked 925 for Sterling.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Classic Arts and Crafts design. Lots of detail. Fine example.