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A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renown 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 modernist Sterling Silver brooch by Ed Levin in a figure eight design with a coral and pearl bead.

Measures 1 5/8" long and 1/2" wide. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. This is an earlier mark. Mid 20th Century. Fine condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic MCM design.

A striking sterling silver handmade brooch in an Arts and Crafts style. Hand hammered sterling with smooth sterling overlay in a modernist design. Signed Sterling and what looks like 'MEK'. Measures 2" across and 2 1/2" long. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Nice weight and well made.

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 sterling silver bracelet with two amethyst cabochons from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 7 1/8" around and 1 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925, TD-09, Mexico and Sterling. Clasp snaps closed securely. In fine condition, some minor surface scratches. Heavy and well constructed. Great modernist design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist huge pendant adorned with a crescent shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 3 3/4" long and 3 1/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring. Signed on the back of the pendant Handmade, Israel, Gera and 925. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.

A wonderful modernist organic openwork brooch in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Measure 2 1/8" tall and 2" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has the GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition. Great modernist design.

A pair of vintage screw back earrings and matching ring from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, each with hammered sterling silver circles. They have a lightly hammered texture.

Earrings measures about 1 3/8" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Fine condition, have some minor scratches. Dark patina, we did not polish them. You can see a little extra solder on the front of the top parts that is original. Screw backs hold ...

An early pair of screw back earrings by the American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver with floating cultured pearls.

Insides of disks are oxidized for a nice contrast. Measure 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Marked LEVIN Sterling. Some tarnish on the undersides. One of the screw backs seems to have been replaced.

Classic Ed Levin.

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 Fine Etching by the Listed New York Artist, Mathilde de Cordoba (1871-1942). She studied at the Art Students League under Kenyon Cox and with William Merritt Chase at Shinnecock. de Cordoba was also associated with the Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts Colony. Pencil signed bottom right. Image is about 4 3/4" by 7", overall paper about 10" by 13". Frame overall measures about 11 3/4" by 14 1/2".

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 modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

A wonderful Mid Century Modern box by Salvador Teran in brass embellished with tiles in shades of blue, red, green, orange, black and white. Depicts a servant with a steaming bowl of food. Signed on the bottom, Hand Wrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 430. Box measures 5 5/8" long, 4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Has some minor tarnish and one very small area of uneven finish. Tight hinge. High style.

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 vintage modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Look like twisted ribbons.

Measure 1 3/8" high. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Earrings are mirror images so frame the face when worn.

Well crafted, quality pair.

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.