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A very rare sterling silver bracelet by Salvador Teran in a zigzag hinged design. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Design 161 and Eagle 36. Measures approximately 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely and a safety chain. In good condition with some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Lays comfortably on the wrist. Collector quality.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

An outstanding pair of sterling silver earrings by the well regarded Taxco silver artisan, Alfredo Villasana. Marked with the conjoined AV, Villasana, Taxco, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, and the eagle stamp 3. Measure approximately 1 3/4" tall and 1" across. Very nice vintage condition, some tarnish, warm patina. Screw backs work fine. Great modernist clean design. Look wonderful 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 Arts and Crafts sterling silver and Dog's Tooth pearl brooch. Measures 1 1/4" across. Has a earlier 'C' clasp. Delicate vines wrapped around Dog's Tooth pearls. Signed with conjoined CCs and sterling. Very nice condition, has a little tarnish. Classic period design.

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 sleek modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a side opening by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Can be adjusted. Measures 1 5/8" at the wider end. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, A10, (date code for 1975), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Thick sterling. Warm patina, minor scuffs, fine condition.

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver reticulated floral brooch. Measures 2 3/4" across and 1 1/4" at the widest. Signed Handwrought, Sterling and with an impressed mark that looks like a flower pot. Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is thick sterling and curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish. Classic Arts and Crafts period piece.

A sterling silver bolo tie in a Viking motif by David Andersen, Norway. The central bolo and the tips are sterling. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 1/2" high. Black cord measures 34" long. Bolo is marked 'Reprod. Origin from Viking Period', D-A Norway, Sterling, 925S and H. Has a dark patina and lots of detail. Fine condition.

A Mid Century Modern sterling and probably rosewood three piece bar tools set from Taxco, Mexico. Each piece is marked with an early Eagle #1 mark and 925, Sterling and Mexico in a triangle around the artisan's initials. Maybe an F or V or A. Hard to make out. Spoon measures 6.5" long, knife is 6 5/8" and the curved spoon is 6 1/4" long. All three pieces are marked on sterling disks at the ends of the handles. Fine condition, have a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. Great MCM de...

A vintage sterling silver and possibly coral pendant in an abstract organic design. Lightly hammered background contrasts nicely with the polished layer of silver and the rough stone. Measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked on the back with an embossed Sterling, incised J. Powell and a scratched 'DK'. Has some minor surface scratches. Very nice work. Would look great on a chain or neck ring.

An early pair of screw back earrings by the American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver with floating cultured pearls.

Insides of disks are oxidized for a nice contrast. Measure 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Marked LEVIN Sterling. Some tarnish on the undersides. One of the screw backs seems to have been replaced.

Classic Ed Levin.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a beveled edge on two sides. The top is a three dimensional flower with leaves. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Measures 1 1/2" square. Fine hand made piece.

A large copper and brass cuff bracelet with and Enamel Toro, ( Bull), from Casa Maya. Bull is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 5/8" tall. In very nice condition. A little out of round. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!

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 wonderful modernist large swordfish, marlin or sailfish brooch by noted Mexican silversmith, Salvador Teran. We've also seen this called a Pez Vela. Measures almost 4" long and 2 1/4" tall. Marked Sterling Mexico Salvador 106. Good vintage condition, has some minor surface scratches. Rollover safety clasp holds tightly. Great eye catching design.

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 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".