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A modernist Sterling Silver hammered and chased brooch by Ed Levin in the form of a Llama, Horse or Camel. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. Mid 20th Century. Very nice condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great, unusual design.

A Fine Etching from the Early Texas Artist, Clara Caffrey Pancoast (1872-1959). Pancoast was a student of Jose Arpa and taught at the Art Colony in Alpine. Matt opening measures about 4 3/8" by 6 3/8", overall frame about 8 1/8" by 10 3/4".

A sterling silver modernist bangle bracelet by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This bracelet is textured on some surfaces and smooth on others for an interesting contrasting effect. Marked Sterling Rosene on the inside. The mark is partially struck. Measures approximately 8" around. The bangle is easy to put on because of the oval shape. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

A Vintage Modernist Sterling Silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Darkened sterling silver with lighter sterling silver overlay. Measures about 7" around and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Taxco Sterling Mexico around the initials CP and eagle #3. In nice condition, warm patina, some minor scuffs and residual polish from a previous owner. Box clasp which snaps tightly. Safety chain. Looks great on.

A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Betty Cooke in the shape of a stylized boomerang. Has contrasting angles, one side is flattened in one direction and the other side is flattened in the opposite direction. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 7/8" high. Signed Cooke on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

A heavy, geometric sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Signed RJP, Eagle #3, 925, Mexico and Sterling. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Also has a safety chain for added security. Deep incised design. Thick silver. Feels great on.

A Fine and Rare 1893 Etching and Aquatint by the Well Regarded Belgian Artist, Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Image size is about 3 1/2" by 4 1/4", sheet size about 7" by 10 1/2". Monogramed lightly F.R. in red pencil under image.

A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.

Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Striking design.

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.

An amazing sterling silver modernist huge pendant adorned with a crescent shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 3/4" long and 3 1/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring. Signed on the back of the pendant Handmade, Israel, Gera and 925. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A vintage panel bracelet with Pre Columbian birds from Ecuador in 900 silver.

Measures 6 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Has a very unique slide in box clasp with a swing over safety latch for extra security. Marked on the back Ecuador, 900 and with a partial maker's mark that looks like leaves in a triangle.

In fine condition with very minor wear. Nice weight and striking design.

An acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period watch fob by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago on a suede strap. Measures a little over 1 1/4" wide and 1" high. Strap measures 5 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Fine condition, great Arts and Crafts design.

A modernist sterling silver money clip, #369 by Georg Jensen, designed in 1964 by Søren Georg Jensen, Georg Jensen's son who was a jeweler and a sculptor. Measures 2" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #369. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches. Great modernist design.

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 vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a large green and brown mottled cabochon and a small oval opal cabochon. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2" at the widest. There is a scratched in mark or signature on the back. Hard to decipher. May be Native American. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

A sterling silver bracelet with two amethyst cabochons from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 7 1/8" around and 1 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925, TD-09, Mexico and Sterling. Clasp snaps closed securely. In fine condition, some minor surface scratches. Heavy and well constructed. Great modernist design.

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 ...