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A well made, modernist sterling silver ring with inlaid coral and onyx. Etched inside with what looks like some initials and Trujillo. Measures about a 10 1/2. Front measures 1" by 5/8". Has some minor scuffs and some tarnish. Clean lines, well constructed. Probably Native American, but unsure of the artisan.

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 vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.

The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.

Interesting piece.

A Fine Mountain Landscape Painting, probably from the 1930's or earlier. Measures about 24" by 16", in its frame of about 26 1/2" by 18 1/2". Signed lower right by the artist, it looks like "Chas Lowe". Great look.

An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189....

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 fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina. ...

A modernist sterling silver ring #A112 by Georg Jensen, designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube. Measures 7.25. Has a highly polished surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A112. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

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 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 bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by New York City jeweler, Jo Michels who was active in the 1940's through the 1950's.

This brooch, in a foliage design, measures 2 1/8" long and 1" across. Signed Jo Michels Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some patina.

Unusual design for this artist.

A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water. Stunning hard to find desi...

A vintage sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pendant by Betty Cooke with lots of 'Bubbles'.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" high including the bale and 1 1/4" at the widest and 3/16" thick. Signed Cooke Sterling on the side. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver neck collar with a secure hook clasp. Collar is marked STER. Collar measures about 16" around and can be opened wider to put on.

Well made with a stunning design. Gre...

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design of leaves and cherry blossoms by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 15" long. Could be made longer with the use of an extender. Marked Kalo Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

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 pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.

A wonderful modernist organic openwork bib necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal.

Measures 14" around and 2 1/8" at the widest. Has one central curved rigid link and three small links on either side. Spring clasp holds securely. An extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has the stylized GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition.

Great example.