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A very rare sterling silver bracelet by Salvador Teran in a zigzag hinged design. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Design 161 and Eagle 36. Measures approximately 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely and a safety chain. In good condition with some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Lays comfortably on the wrist. Collector quality.

A vintage solid sterling silver bracelet by Carl Ruopoli who designed for Black Starr & Gorham. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a hidden box clasp that snaps securely. Weighs 113 gr, heavy and substantial. Wonderful condition with just a little tarnish. Classic design. Circa 1930s.

A modernist sterling silver pendant with a large green striped agate. Made to hook on to a neck ring or chain. Marked with 925 S and a Maker's Mark. Measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 7/8" across. In very nice condition. Reminds us of the work of Elis Kauppi. Great mid century Scandinavian feel.

A sterling silver, modernist cuff bracelet signed with an unknown flower hallmark. Angled on the sides and thicker in the center and ends. Measures about 7" around with an opening of 1". Has some minor give to put it on. Has a lightly brushed finish. Has some minor surfaces scratches. Has a very slight ding in the center on the other side of where the hallmark is located. May be original to the production. Heavy cuff, looks and feels great on.

Rare 1931 Signed Limited Edition Book. Epic Poem on life and times of the early settlers of western Canada by Robert Watson with wood cut illustrations by Walter J. Phillips. Signed by both. Book in fine condition, slipcase shows some wear.

A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty design.

A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.

Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Striking design.

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

Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.

A heavy, geometric sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Signed RJP, Eagle #3, 925, Mexico and Sterling. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Also has a safety chain for added security. Deep incised design. Thick silver. Feels great on.

An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling with an amber insert, can be worn on either side for 2 different looks. One side has an off center triangular cut out and the other side uses beveled prongs to hold the amber in place. You can see lots of marbling when it is held up to the light. Signed on the bottom, LOBEL, Sterling. Even the bale is curved differently on the front and back. Measures 1" across and 1 1/2" high including the bale. Al...

A well made pair of sterling silver round clip earrings. Marked sterling and what looks like a partial letter 'b' signature on the back of each. Measure almost an inch across. Clips hold tightly. Very nice quality and interesting design.

A modernist bangle bracelet by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. This bracelet is about 7 1/4" around the inside but it is difficult to get an exact measurement due to the curvature. The oval shape makes it easier to slide on and off. Has the fhb mark on the the inside. Also marked Sterling. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches. Well crafted, lays nicely on the wrist.

A sterling silver modernist bangle bracelet by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This bracelet is textured on some surfaces and smooth on others for an interesting contrasting effect. Marked Sterling Rosene on the inside. The mark is partially struck. Measures approximately 8" around. The bangle is easy to put on because of the oval shape. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

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...

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.

A mid century modernist cuff bracelet by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This bracelet is executed in sterling silver in an organic design. Measures 5" around with an opening of 1 1/2" and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

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...

Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.

One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish. $125.

The second pair has onyx cab...