Catalog (795)

A vintage modernist heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by Antonio Pineda, Taxco embellished with four pearls. Thick sterling curved bars attached with spheres and four small saucers with a pearl in each one. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 15/16" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, Silver, 970, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. The saucers on the edges have some minor flattening. Sterling has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderful and rare.

Choice of modernist sterling neck rings or collars by Ed Levin.

The longer neck ring measures about 15" around. The ends are flattened with the wider one measuring 3/8" across. Signed with the script © Ed Levin, Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Could probably be somewhat adjusted due to the open nature of the design.

The other more rounded neck ring measures about 13" around and is somewhat adjustable. Has an opening of about 5/8". Measures 3/8" wide in the cen...

Three vintage sterling silver brooches by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.

The first brooch was designed by Bent Gabrielsen. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the conjoined HH, 110 for the design number, Denmark and 925S.

The next one measures about 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4"wide. Marked with the script signature, Denmark and 925S. Part of his 'Modern Line'. Nice contrast of an oxidized background and polished sterling. The pin closure has a slight bend in t...

Choice of a sterling silver floral neck ring or a modernist sterling and 14K gold brooch by Ed Levin.

The neck ring measures about 14" around with an opening of 2". Measures 3/8" across. Embossed with a repeating stylized flower design. Signed with a partial script © Ed Levin, Sterling. In fine condition. Could probably be somewhat adjusted due to the open nature of the design.

The brooch measures about 2 1/2" across and 1" at the widest. Has an interesting textured finish. Nice ...

A vintage very large Pal Kepenyes Milagros necklace. Brass with a copper wash on some of the Milagros. Signed Pal Kepenyes in script on the back. Measures about 17" around. Hook closure. Very nice condition. Incredible design!

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A geometric design with rock crystals and spectrolite stones. Measures about 7" around. The central design measures 1 1/2" across and 2 1/2" long. Hook closure. In very nice condition with minor tarnish. Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S, the mark for Turku and Q7 for 1969. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

Choice of an adjustable bangle bracelet or organic modernist ring by the American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver.

The bracelet adjusts from 6 3/4" to 8" to make it easy to slip on the wrist. Measures 2 3/8" across. Measures 1/8" wide at the back. Weighs 5 gr. Lightly hammered texture.

Marked © Ed Levin with a script signature and Sterling. Has some minor tarnish. Classic Ed Levin design.

The abstract organic sterling hand made ring is marked with the block letters...

Two vintage hand wrought unusual sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis are available. Made up of a sterling ribbons curled and formed into flower designs.

The thicker one measures about 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Measures 1/4" thick. Heavy and substantial for its size. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The JL is partially off the edge.

The larger brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 5/8" high. Measures 1/8" ...

A rare hand wrought bracelet by Madeline Turner, a New York City Jeweler who worked from the 1930's to the 1950's. She designed jewelry for Georg Jensen USA. In sterling silver with periwinkle blue art glass cabochons. Marked with her conjoined M Turner hallmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around and about 1" wide. Clasp snaps closed tightly. Has a safety clasp. In very nice condition. A wonderful example of her work.

A striking cuff bracelet by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. This bracelet is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" wide. Signed with her stylized 'chenet'. Wonderfully hand made work.

A Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Footed Bowl, 1912 Johan Rohde Design. Measures about 5 1/4" high, 5 7/8" across. Fine condition, great hand wrought example.

A rare pair of vintage copper and brass pendants by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cords.

The hourglass shaped pendant measures 2 1/4" high and 1 3/4" at the widest. Depicts an antelope or deer in copper overlay against a verdigris background. Great contrast of textures and colors. The leather cords and connectors measure 12 1/2" on either side. Ken Beldin, and maybe Tenenci...

A wonderful brooch by William Spratling depicting a large moth. Measures 2 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined WS surrounded by Spratling Made in Mexico. Also marked Spratling Silver. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Heavy silver. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Wonderful item.

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 wonderful, rare sterling silver cuff bracelet by the talented silversmith, Peer Smed. Sterling overlay depicts various floral designs including clover. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" Measures 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Peer Smed and Sterling. Fine condition. Amazing piece of Arts and Crafts silver.

A selection of arts & crafts items from the workshops of Horace Potter in Cleveland, Ohio. Priced individually from $125-300, inquire for details.

A Selection of Roycroft Bookends, pairs individually priced from $125 to 275.

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A group of items from members who exhibited at the Society of Arts & Crafts Boston, Massachusetts. Priced individually from $125-395.

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