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A choice of a pair of vintage earrings or hook bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. May purchase individually or together.

The screw back earrings measure 1/2" across. They hold securely. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist on the back of the screw part. You can see the hammer marks that the artist is known for.

The bracelet measures almost 8" around and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 9 gr. The bracelet has a da...

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with overlapping triangles designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, Denmark.

Measures about 7" long and 1" wide. Has an ingenious clasp with a screw that locks in place, very safe.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S. In fine condition with some surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.

This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.

Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back.

Pendant meas...

A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of sterling silver in the shape of a stylized leaf with a wire overlay which wraps around to become the bale. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Measures 1 7/8" across and 3" high including the bale.

Chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely.

Not sure if the chain is original to the pendant. We have seen many Lobel pendants suspended from sim...

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 stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!

A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 layers of contrasting oxidized and polished sterling with a curved wire overlay. One end of the wire ends in a silver 'pearl', the other end becomes the bale.

The pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp marked 9...

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 stunning vintage necklace by Chanel with 5 chains and a quilted hook clasp. Marked on the back with CHANEL, CC Made in France on an oval cartouche.

The 5 chains are connected on each side 1/3 the way up to help the necklace lay correctly.

Measures approximately 16 7/8" along the shortest chain. The clasp measures 1 3/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Hook closure holds securely. In fine condition with a dark patina. Weighs 284 gr. Feels substantial on.

Standout design. Estate fresh...

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 modernist cast sterling silver brooch with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling.

Measures 2" across and 7/8" high. Has a three dimensional curved design. Has a pearl perched at the end of the bottom curved piece. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Fine...

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 Fine and Rare Danish Sterling Silver Box from the workshop of the noted silversmith Evald Nielsen. Interesting design with a commemorative 1878-1938 Train Transfer. Measures about 5" by 3 3/8" by 1 1/2".

An important, rare modernist bracelet by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Made of woven, riveted and patinated copper.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 1 3/4" wide. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature in at least two places. Looks like there is also a third partial strike. Very good condition with some minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish.

A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.

Three pieces of modernist sterling jewelry by noted Vermont jeweler, Luella C. Schroeder, (1918-2004), who worked at the Cranbrook Institute before going off on her own to open a jewelry studio are available. They may be purchased individually or in any combination.

The first item is a sterling silver modernist brooch with a layer of three stylized fish on a contrasting darkened silver background. Measures 2 1/4" long and almost an inch across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds secur...

A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in a streamlined layered style. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

This bracelet is constructed of two layers of sterling with a spiral on the thick curved wire layer. The artist purposefully oxidized the area under the wire for a co...

An early sterling silver large, heavy brooch or fur clip by Los Castillo in the shape of a flower.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico and design #460C. Has a patent number on the back of the clip. Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 1/2" across. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish.

Heavy and substantial. Classic design.

A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco in a modernist design. Made up of twelve hinged concave links in the style of Antonio Pineda.

Marked Santos, Taxco, 925 for sterling and Eagle #3.

Measures 7" around and 3/4" wide.

Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely.

Has some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Weighs 46 Gr.

Fine work.