Catalog (795)

A modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch with a stylized floral design by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. Has three raised stamens with onyx cabochons and three sterling smaller ones in the center. This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.

It measures 2 1/4" in diameter. Has an ingenious safety clasp that holds securely when worn as a brooch.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a sterling silver n...

A vintage heavy modernist pendant with a raw amethyst wrapped in silver metal, (probably plate) in a brutalist design. Signed Nielsen Denmark in two places. Measures 2 5/8" long and 1 3/4" wide. Also measures 1 3/8" thick. Has a large round bale so can accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, wonderful design.

Two Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vases from the Mare Island period. The larger vase measures about 6 3/4" tall and 7 1/2" across. The smaller vase measures about 3 1/2" tall. Both show wear and irregularity at top. Good examples of his early work.

Priced individually, large vase priced at $725.00, small vase at $325.00.

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.

A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a curved and angled design. Can be worn with the curves facing front or sideways.

Measures between 8 and 8 1/2" around the inside. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and 1/2" at the widest. Hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Slides onto my average size wrist easily.

Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Very comfortable to wear. Fine...

A vintage sterling silver Caddy spoon by William Spratling with a lightly hammered finish and shovel design. This spoon is from the first design period.

Measures 3 5/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. Marks show some wear. Has minor wear to the surface appropriate to the age, some tarnish and surface scratches.

Classic design.

A vintage MCM large sterling silver sun brooch or pendant by the Talleres Monasticos Monks who signed their work EMAUS.

This stylized sun measures 4 1/4" high and 4 1/4" across. Has a large bale so can be worn on a thick chain or neck ring collar. Also has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There is a little pitting on the pin part.

Marked EMAUS 925 and Eagle #3 on the bale. There are also some initials that we can't read. Has a dark patina, we haven't polished it.

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A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.

A selection of Benedict Art Studios trays and a pair of candlesticks. Trays $165 each, candlesticks $395 the pair.

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A vintage sterling silver large pendant on a silver neck ring. Has a central prong set rough brown and green swirled slab. Not sure what the stone is. Signed on the back with a stylized MLewis, Sterling and a mushroom hallmark. We have not been able to identify the artist.

The pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has some minor surface scratches and a warm patina.

Currently suspended from an unsigned sterling neck ring with a hook clasp. Measur...

A modernist sterling silver necklace by noted artisan, Johannan Peter from the Israeli artist colony, Ein-Hod.

Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a lightly hammered texture. The top wires serve as embellishment and also as the link connectors.

Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Has a hook clasp which holds securely. Dark, warm patina. There is a minor repair to one of the connectors on the back that can't be seen from the front. Measures 16" long and 1 1/8" at the widest.

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A sterling silver heavy brooch with a floral overlay of hammered sterling by Georg Jensen USA. Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked USA Georg Jensen Inc. Sterling Handwrought and 451. Closes with a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Pin on the clasp has a slight bend in it. Well made, delicate hammering. Rare design.

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move. ...

A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 overlapping triangles with a third textured triangle overlay.

Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Could be worn on either a chain, neck ring or cord. Very fine example of his work.

A sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Probably from when the company was in Boston. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Even the edges are hammered for a shimmering effect.

Measures 7 7/8" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs 30 Gr, thick sterling.

Marked CINI Sterling in block letters.

In very nice condition with a warm patina, and some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Nice weight and well crafted.

A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts design signed Peruzzi, Boston, and Sterling. Central design measures 4" across and 1 1/4" long including the dangle. Necklace measures 14 1/2" long. Could be made longer if needed with an extender. Warm patina, quality piece.

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a teardrop Australian opal cabochon on a lightly hand hammered link chain. Pendant measures 2" long and 1" across. Chain measures about 20" long. Double hook closure. Has some minor areas of tarnish. Nice work by a talented artisan.

A vintage modernist pendant and neck ring by B. Poulsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century.

Marked Sterling, and B. Poulsen on the back of the pendant. Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure double hook closure marked 925S.

Fine condition, minor surface scratches.

Clean, MCM design.