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A first design period heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling, 'River of Life'. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 1 1/4" wide. Marked with the incised WS in a circle mark, and 980. Has some scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. Weighs 113 grams. A true find for the collector.

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 well crafted sterling silver brooch with a central shell cabochon. Has a coiled sterling layer over a darkened layer for an interesting contrast. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a maker's mark that looks like an arrow with a circle inside. Also marked 925. Very nice quality. Shell has a pretty dark orange color.

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.

A wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 2 1/2" at the widest. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds fine. Green cabochon measures 1/2" long. Nice warm patina, very well made.

A well made pair of sterling silver cufflinks with blue stone cabochons signed N.Post. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Deep blue color with swirls of black. Fine condition, minor scratches, and a little tarnish. Nice example of mid century modernist design.

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.

Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.

The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...

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 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 striking hammered sterling silver necklace with 12 triangular links and alternating turquoise cabochons. Measures about 17 3/4" long. Lightly hammered. Hook closure. Marked sterling with an arrow on each triangular link. Has some tarnish. Lays nicely on the neck.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with two raised sterling 'pearls' and a raised sterling bar by Sigi Pineda. Design number 54. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 54, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has minor surface scratches. Interesting contrast of oxidized and shiny sterling. A very beautiful brooch by a talented artisan.

An unusual sterling silver modernist ring adorned with a green faceted cabochon by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures about a size 6 1/2 - 7. Face of ring measures 1 1/8" long, 7/8" across and sits 3/8" high. Signed on the back Gera, and what looks like Hebrew writing. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A vintage modernist bronze ring with an organic abstract design by Jorma Laine from Finland.

Front measures 1 1/4" across. Ring measures size 8 1/2 currently, but is adjustable.

Marked Made in Finland on the inside. Has a little tarnish.

Cool three dimensional mid century design!

A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.

A sterling silver modernist Hand Made pendant suspended from its original sterling neck ring by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long including the bale and 1 1/2" at the widest. Neck ring measures about 17" around and closes securely with a hook clasp. Pendant is marked with the script signature R. Gera and 925. Clean modernist lines. Well crafted.

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 vintage silver cuff bracelet from Taxco made from thick curled sterling wires. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted. Signed with Sterling, ACG, Mexico, Eagle mark, and 925. Has a slight bend on one side. This bracelet has a wonderful hand made artisan feel to it. Lays nicely on the wrist. Quality piece.