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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 vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Heavy and solid, this bracelet measures 7 3/4" around the inside and weighs 37 grams. Signed R.H. Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Very cool mid century design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and pearl brooch. Measures 1 1/4" across. Has a earlier 'C' clasp. Delicate cut out pattern around a freshwater pearl. Signed with conjoined CC's and sterling. Very nice condition, has a little tarnish. Classic period design.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. Has a folded design with a pearl.

Measures just under 2" long and 3/8" at the widest. Rollover clasp holds securely. There is a little wear to the top surface of the pearl but you have to use a loupe to see it.

Signed on the back Steig Sterling.

Fine example of Mid Century Minimalist jewelry.

An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.

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 Fine and Interesting Print from the well regarded New Orleans Artist and Newcomb College Professor, James L. Steg (1922-2001). Frame opening measures about 9" by 11 1/2", overall frame about 14 1/2" by 17". Titled "Flight in Our Time", numbered 8/30 and signed "J. L. Steg '50." Not Sure the method of printing, as Steg was always experimenting with different techniques. Great look.

A very interesting sterling silver hook bracelet with a rectangular bone inlay. Measures 7" around and 3/8" wide.

Marked with what looks like YUXO or YUKO 925 behind the inlay and on the inside of the band. May be Chinese or Japanese, not sure.

Fine condition, shows some minor wear. Warm patina, pretty striations to the bone.

A modernist sterling silver and hammered copper brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH' for the maker's mark, and '15' which indicates sterling silver. Free-flowing design with attached hammered copper pieces. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds tightly. Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/8" wide. Dark original patina.

A vintage matching necklace and bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. Great hammered texture. Necklace measures about 15 1/2" around. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" around. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Hook clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches. Nice hand wrought feel and darkened patina. Classic John Lewis. Individually ~ $195 for the necklace, $125 for the bracelet. $...

A vintage very large Pal Kepenyes Milagros necklace. Brass with a copper wash on some of the Milagros. Signed Pal Kepenyes in script on the back. Measures about 17" around. Hook closure. Very nice condition. Incredible design!

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch with an incised enamel bird by studio artist, Betty Cooke.

Measures about 1" in diameter. Signed Cooke Sterling on the back. Red, blue and white enamel is in fine condition. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Well made with a classic Cooke design. Great studio piece.

A sterling silver modernist bracelet, probably from Finland, in the style of Lapponia or Matti J. Hyvarinen. Thick brushed sterling in a glacial design. Measures 7" long and 1/2" at the widest. Has a snap in clasp which is hidden and holds securely. Also has a safety catch. Marked with what looks like TSD, or ISO, and 925S on the tongue of the clasp. Could use a little cleaning, we have just lightly wiped with a polishing rag. Will leave that to the discretion of the new owner. Well craft...

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.

A wonderful vintage bronze heavy cuff bracelet made in Austria. Highly stylized with large curls on each end. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Measures 1 1/8" high. Marked on the inside Austria, Nachbild? and some initials that can't be read. In nice condition with a little wear. Striking on the wrist.

A vintage sterling silver abstract pendant with a pearl in a free flowing organic design. Marked with a maker's hallmark of DW in a square and 925. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended on a silk or satin cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a neck ring or thick chain. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between smooth and textured sterling surfaces.