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A vintage large organic sterling silver pendant in a modernist design. The bottom ends are not connected, but rather overlap slightly for an interesting affect.

Measures 3 1/4" across and almost 5" from the top of the bale to the tip of the dangling beads. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain, neck ring or cord. Marked on the back with a Maker's Mark that looks like an insect, Israel and 925. Also marked with the silver standard for Israel near the bale.

Has a small brown...

A vintage sterling silver ring with inlaid abalone in a chunky modernist style by Palle Bisgaard from Denmark. Size 7. Has angled sides for an interesting effect.

Top measures 3/4" square. Sits 3/8" off the finger. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of his work.

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 modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sterling wire overlay. Marked Sterling and 'the silversmith', which has been associated with mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. Measures approximately 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 7/8" at the widest. Has some tarnish and surface scratches. Nice contrast between the oxidized and polished silver. Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on!

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central pendant of cascading flattened pebbles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge Hand Made on the back of one of the links near the clasp. Also marked © Berridge Hand Made on the back of one of the 'pebbles'. In addition the necklace is marked Sterling in three places on the hooks. The two hooks hold securely. An ex...

An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189....

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 pair of classic Mexican Silver brooches by Fred Davis depicting a guitar playing man and a woman carrying a fruit basket. Both are signed with a conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver.

The man measures 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. Lots of detail.

The woman measures 2 3/8" tall and 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Pin is a little bent. Some very minor scratches and tarnish.

May be purchased sepa...

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in an abstract shape with a green, possibly Chryoprase, bezel set cabochon. Measures about a 7 1/2. Face of ring measures 1" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area. Interesting contrast between the darkened silver and the polished raised dots. Great MCM design.

A vintage solid sterling silver ring by William Spratling with a dome design. The ring is from the first design period.

Measures about a size 10.5. Dates from before 1946. Marked with the script 'WS' surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico, and Spratling Silver. Marks show some wear. This ring has minor wear to the surface appropriate to the age, some tarnish and surface scratches.

Nice heft. Could be worn by a man or a woman. Classic design.

A wild sterling silver ring with an organic design and a fresh water pearl. Reminds us of the surface of the moon. Top measures 1 5/8" across. Ring is a size 8.5. Marked Israel, STG, 925 and with a maker's mark that we can't read. In very nice condition with a little glue residue near the pearl. Heavy sterling. Very unusual.

A vintage classic sterling silver Mid Century Modernist Bird brooch by Betty Cooke. Measures about 1" across and 1 3/4" high. Signed Cooke Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Also has a few scratches on the back. Betty Cooke was known for her bird brooches and this one is a great example.

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 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 modernist pendant by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver. Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A modernist sterling silver ring #A112 by Georg Jensen, designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube. Measures 7.25. Has a highly polished surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A112. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver hair comb with four faceted oval purple prong set stones. Has two elongated combs that cross to hold it in place. Signed on the back EYF Sterling. Measures 3 3/8" tall and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Great modernist design.

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.