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A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.

Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Classic LOBEL design.

Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. 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.

The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...

A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.

Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.

Striking hard to find design.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.

Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.

A wonderful modernist organic openwork bib necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal.

Measures 14" around and 2 1/8" at the widest. Has one central curved rigid link and three small links on either side. Spring clasp holds securely. An extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has the stylized GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition.

Great example.

A modernist brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.

Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.

Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

An Arts and Crafts Fob with an oval coral colored cabochon, by Forest Craft Guild. Pictured on page 29 of the book, "Grand Rapids Art Metalwork".

Marked German Silver on the back. Measures 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Has the original suede ribbon and clasp.

Fine condition with minor wear.

A modernist pendant necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Also marked for Lapponia on the chain. Pendant measures 3/4" long and 1" across. Chain measures 15 1/2" long. An extender can be added if needed. Has a hook closure that holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Has some tarnish.

Wonderful example of Scandina...

A sterling silver modernist ring with a teardrop shaped dangle by Joachim S'Paliu from Spain.

Size 6.5-7. Dangle is 1" long. Marked S'Paliu, 925 and Spain on the inside. Has two hallmarks on the outside of the shank. There is a rub mark on the back side of the shank that is under your hand when worn. Has some tarnish.

Sleek design.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver geometric earrings by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral.

Mirror images so frame the face when worn. Marked Ric and TR-26 on the back of one dangle and Mexico 925 on the back of the other. Measure 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Posts hold securely. Clutches are sterling but do not match.

Classic RIC design.

A vintage modernist bronze ring with an organic abstract design by Jorma Laine from Finland.

Front measures 1 1/4" across. Ring measures size 8 1/2 currently, but is adjustable.

Marked Made in Finland on the inside. Has a little tarnish.

Cool three dimensional mid century design!

A pair of vintage screw back earrings and matching ring from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, each with hammered sterling silver circles. They have a lightly hammered texture.

Earrings measures about 1 3/8" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Fine condition, have some minor scratches. Dark patina, we did not polish them. You can see a little extra solder on the front of the top parts that is original. Screw backs hold ...

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design of leaves and cherry blossoms by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 15" long. Could be made longer with the use of an extender. Marked Kalo Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A large organic wall sculpture by Curtis Jere with a brown and black mottled finish and brass spheres. Very three dimensional. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.

Measures 42" at the longest and 25" across. Signed © Jere 2000 once on both the front and back. In fine condition. Weighs about 8lbs.

Interesting example.

A modernist Sterling Silver brooch by Ed Levin in a figure eight design with a coral and pearl bead.

Measures 1 5/8" long and 1/2" wide. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. This is an earlier mark. Mid 20th Century. Fine condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic MCM design.

A sterling silver brooch with an applied overlay and an area of oxidation for contrast by noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener. Would also make a wonderful pendant with the addition of a bale at the top.

Measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. The triangular bottom section is connected by a wire and swings when worn. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has tarnish and surface scratches. There are a few scratches near where the wire attaches to the triangle.

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A modernist sterling silver necklace with a large central pendant depicting a hunter with two deer by Los Castillo. Two layered shadowbox design.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design #115. Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 2 1/8" tall. Necklace is a total of 15" long. Has a box clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. Some small dings to the edges that are mostly seem from the back. Some wear to the oxidization.

Heavy ...