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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 hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.

Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in the shape of a stylized fish or bird with an amethyst eye. Measures 2" square. Has a faceted pear shaped amethyst stone cabochon on an additional layer of sterling. 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 very minor ding to one corner. There are some scratches on the back near the clasp. One sid...

A modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer in a kidney shaped design with red, possibly garnet cabochons. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Marked with the Mushroom mark of Sam Kramer and sterling on the back of one earring. Clips hold securely. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example of MCM jewelry.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings in a Sigi Pineda modernist, whimsical bird design. Signed Cortes, Sterling, Mexico, and the number 8. Birds have great detail, wings and little feet. Measure 2"long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Wonderful condition. Very unusual!

A sterling silver modernist three dimensional cuff bracelet. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with a maker's mark that is hard to read. Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Warm patina. Quality piece.

A Pair of Brass or Bronze Candlesticks signed by the maker "Spencer". Similar in style to the work of Robert Jarvie in Chicago. Each weigh over two pounds each. Measure about 8 1/4" tall, 5" across base. Very good condition and quality.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by Johannan Peter who with surrealist Jean Arp and Marcel Janco was one of the artisans that started the Ein-Hod Artist Colony in Israel in 1953.

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 7 1/4" long sterling and wood handled serving fork by Hector Aguilar. Handle is made of sterling silver and rosewood. Marked with the conjoined HA and Taxco on the back. The other pieces that came with it are also marked 940. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Outstanding design. Please see another listing for the matching four piece place setting. Will combine shipping.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

Shaped like a fish with two layers of curved, overlapping sterling. Has a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Signed Berridge, Handmade and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship.

A wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver bracelet in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with a conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 7 7/8" long and 1" at the widest. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. Curved vines design sits nicely around the wrist. Nice warm patina, very well made.

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 hand made sterling silver ring with a large green rectangular cabochon. Signed O. Aaroe, Hand Made, Sterling, and Palm Springs, Calif. Probably Oscar Aaroe. About a size 9. Very well made, warm patina, wonderful condition.

A vintage Native American cuff bracelet signed ML with two oval bezel set turquoise cabochons. Two layers of silver, probably sterling.

Measures about 5 1/4" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1 1/4" wide at one end and 3/4" wide at the other end. Signed with the artisan's initials, 'ML'. Weighs 85 grams.

Better for a smaller wrist. Fine condition, deep blue color, may be Bisbee turquoise, but not sure.

High quality craftsmanship.

A sterling silver double pendant with two fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).

Inner neck ring measures about 16" around. Smaller drop measures 1 3/8" long and 1/2" across. Lower pendant measures 1 7/8" long and 7/8" across. Lower pendant is signed Elsa on the back. The front has a 4" drop in total.

Classic Elsaramics sparkling blue and off white iridescent jewels. Hook closure on the side fastens securely. Light hammering to the silver. La...

A well crafted hand wrought rigid bangle bracelet and matching earrings with leaf detail in Sterling Silver by Black Starr and Gorham.

Bracelet measures 7" around and 1" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely. You can see the light hammer marks inside.

Screw back leaf earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.

All three pieces are marked Black, Starr & Gorham Inc. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Fine condition, minor surface scratches and...

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely. Screw backs hol...

A wonderful Danish Skonvirke sterling silver brooch signed J & A for Jensen & Akerlund 1907-1937. Measures 3 5/8" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Has two amber colored stone cabochons. Marked 830S J&A on both pieces. Beautiful Arts and Crafts design. Has an older 'C' clasp. Very nice condition. Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.