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A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Tortoise Shell by William Spratling. The marks on these earrings date them to 1949-1956.

Measure 1" across. Marked on the back of one earring with the conjoined Script WS and 925.

Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition. Tortoise shell is a warm, honey brown color. Have some tarnish and minor scratches.

These earrings match the 'Collar Gola' necklace pictured on page 84 of "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance" by ...

A wonderful Mid Century Modern box by Salvador Teran in brass embellished with tiles in shades of blue, red, green, orange, black and white. Depicts a servant with a steaming bowl of food. Signed on the bottom, Hand Wrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 430. Box measures 5 5/8" long, 4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Has some minor tarnish and one very small area of uneven finish. Tight hinge. High style.

A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

A vintage hand made sterling silver and fresh water pearl brooch. Depicts a bouquet of flowers secured with a bow. Measures about 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Signed with conjoined initials CR and 925. Has a rollover clasp that hold tightly. Nice condition, has a warm patina. Nice weight and well made.

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

Measures 1 3/4" across and 3 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, minor surface scratches and a little extra solder where the wire is attached which is original. Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic LOBEL design.

This Smoker's Stand made by Lakeside Craft Shops measures about 21 1/2" tall. Also has its partial store label for F. S. Kelly Furniture in Duluth, Minnesota. Original finish. Nice accent piece. Tray probably a replacement, pipe included if you want it.

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 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 striking hammered sterling silver necklace with 12 triangular links and alternating turquoise cabochons. Measures about 17 3/4" long. Lightly hammered. Hook closure. Marked sterling with an arrow on each triangular link. Has some tarnish. Lays nicely on the neck.

An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.

Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling. Can be worn on either wrist depending if you...

A pair of sterling silver hand wrought earrings by the noted mid century jeweler, C Leslie Smith, who signed his work CLS in a shield. He opened his first store in 1955. These earrings are mirror images and measure 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked Handwrought, Sterling and with the CLS shield hallmark. Earrings attach to the ear with 'Wingbacks' which go into the ear and around the back. 'Wingbacks' can be worn whether your ears are pierced or not. These earrings can also be worn turn...

An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry. This copper pendant measures 5 1/4" long and 1 7/8" across. The braided leather thong measures about 19" long and closes with a sterling spring clasp. The pendant is signed with an impressed fleur de lis hallmark on the back. Great hammering. There is some tarnish. Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.

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 Fine Etching by the Listed New York Artist, Mathilde de Cordoba (1871-1942). She studied at the Art Students League under Kenyon Cox and with William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock. de Cordoba was also associated with the Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts Colony. Pencil signed bottom right. Image is about 4 3/4" by 7", overall paper about 10" by 13". Frame overall measures about 11 3/4" by 14 1/2".

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with a large hook opening. Squeezes open. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/2" wide at the front. Has tiny hallmarks. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Very cool design.

A vintage silver cuff bracelet from Taxco made from thick curled sterling wires. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted. Signed with Sterling, ACG, Mexico, Eagle mark, and 925. Has a slight bend on one side. This bracelet has a wonderful hand made artisan feel to it. Lays nicely on the wrist. Quality piece.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by New York City jeweler, Jo Michels who was active in the 1940's through the 1950's.

This brooch, in a foliage design, measures 2 1/8" long and 1" across. Signed Jo Michels Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some patina.

Unusual design for this artist.

A vintage mid century modernist dish by William Spratling with four Rosewood feet.

Measures 1 1/8" high and 3 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined Script 'WS' and Eagle #63. These were the marks used between 1965-67. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body that can mostly be seen from the underside. There are some minor crimps to some of the edges. The wood feet are in very nice condition.

Fine Spratling design.