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An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.

A modernist large brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 3 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, minor surface scratches and a little extra solder where the wire is attached which is original. Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic LOBEL design.

A vintage heavy sterling silver letter opener by Kalo in a sleek modernist design. Measures 8 1/2" long and 1 3/8" across. Marked Sterling, Kalo, and something else that is unreadable. Inscribed 'A A Jr' on one side and 'September 17 1959' on the other. Has some scratches and tarnish. Substantial and fine example.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in a design that looks like hands holding the amethyst cabochons.

Signed Sterling Made in Mexico and design number 257 on the back of one earring, and Plateros Taxco with Eagle #3 mark on the back of the other. Plateros was the first name of Sigi's shop in 1952. He eventually renamed it Sigi. They are mirror images and frame the face when worn.

Measure 1 7/8" long and 1/2" at the widest. Screw backs hold s...

An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry. This copper pendant measures 5 1/4" long and 1 7/8" across. The braided leather thong measures about 19" long and closes with a sterling spring clasp. The pendant is signed with an impressed fleur de lis hallmark on the back. Great hammering. There is some tarnish. Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.

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 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 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 Arts and Crafts Fob with an oval coral colored cabochon, by Forest Craft Guild. Pictured on page 29 of the book, "Grand Rapids Art Metalwork".

Marked German Silver on the back. Measures 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Has the original suede ribbon and clasp.

Fine condition with minor wear.

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 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 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 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 great, hard to find early necklace and bracelet set by Francisco Rebajes in heavy copper. Necklace consists of two strands of woven copper with a leaf at each end. Hooks closed in the front. Marked Rebajes on the front of one leaf and stamped Rebajes on the back of the other. Wearable length measures 17" long. One strand is a little longer than the other so it lays nicely on the neck. The bracelet measures a wearable length of 7". Marked Rebajes on the back of the leaf. Fine condition. T...

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two thick sterling curved pieces, one facing horizontally and one vertically. Measures about 12" around with a large opening of 3 1/4". Signed Sterling and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. There is a little bending on one end. Great studio piece.

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 pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.

Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.

An interesting sterling silver modernist pendant with an abstract design and an amethyst cabochon. Marked on the back with a maker's mark that looks like a Star and Sterling. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" long without the bale. Has a little tarnish. Pretty purple color. Interesting mid century design.