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A sterling silver modernist ring depicting a stylized face by noted contemporary Santa Fe jeweler, Brett W. Bastien. Bastien, an Anglo, studied under Otellie Loloma, wife of Charles Loloma and at the Institute of American Indian Arts.

This heavy ring measures about a size 10 1/2. Face measures 1 1/8" across and 1 1/8" high. Shank is 1/2" wide. Marked on the inside with the artist's hallmark, backwards BWB and 925. Weighs 57 gr. Fine condition with minor tarnish and surface scratches.

A large organic wall sculpture by Curtis Jere with a brown and black mottled finish and brass spheres. Very three dimensional. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.

Measures 42" at the longest and 25" across. Signed © Jere 2000 once on both the front and back. In fine condition. Weighs about 8lbs.

Interesting example.

A sterling silver pendant necklace with a carnelian central bead in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures 20" long and 1" at the widest. Marked 925 on the back of the pendant and 925, Italy and Diagonal on the chain. Spring closure holds tightly. Has a hand made feel.

A fine modernist sterling silver geometric link bracelet by noted jeweler Brenda Schoenfeld from Taxco, Mexico. She is the niece of the brothers from Los Castillo and her work is of the same high quality. Made up of six different geometric shaped sterling 3D links. Measures 6 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked Brenda Schoenfeld, 925, Mexico and 1992. Clasp holds securely. Has some minor tarnish, and a little bit of surface scratches. Very unique modernist design.

A Fine Cartier Letter Opener. Measures about 7 1/4" long, silverplate with lapis lazuli cabochon. In its original fitted Cartier box. Very good condition with just a little tarnish.

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.

A vintage sterling silver heavy bracelet in the Antonio Pineda concave links design. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp that snaps tightly and a safety chain. Marked with the Artisan's registration number, TB-28, 925 and Mexico. Weighs 162 grams. In fine condition with minor wear and some tarnish. Eye catching and substantial!

A vintage sterling silver heavy quatrefoil cross pendant suspended on the original velvet rope in an Antonio Pineda design. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently on a 26" velvet rope with sterling balls at each end. There is a little wear to the velvet under the part where the pendant hangs. Pendant is marked with the Artisan's registration number, TM-70, 970 (better than sterling), and Mexico. In fine conditi...

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by the well known Mexican jeweler and sculptor, Sergio Bustamante.

This three dimensional ring, depicting a face holding an mask of another face in front of it measures about a size 8 1/2. The front of the ring measures 1/2" across and 1 1/2" high. Also measures 5/8" off the finger. Signed on the front of the arm Bustamante © and stamped MEX, GA39, and 925 on the back. Has a gold wash on one of the faces and the arm.

In fine condition. A gre...

An outstanding Taxco Sterling Silver bracelet with inlaid onyx and matching pierced earrings.

Bracelet weighs 170 gr. Measures 7 1/2" around the inside and 1 1/4" high. Also measures 1/4" thick. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Marked Mexico, TM-100, Monteros M-970 (better than Sterling). Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is some minor roughness to some of the edges of the onyx.

Post style earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 1/2" a...

A vintage necklace with a 21 overlapping squares, each 1 1/2" wide by the well known Danish designer, Gerda Lynggaard Monies. The squares, which are probably horn, have a rich amber color and natural striations for an interesting effect.

Measures about 16 1/2" long, hard to get it exact because of the curve. Marked Gerda Lynggaard Monies Copenhagen on one side of the hooks and © 1986 on the other sides.

Fine condition. Bold design. Looks great on!

A sterling silver double key ring or fob in a modernist geometric design by TANE, Mexico. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.'

This measures 4 3/4" long. Marked TANE, 925, Mex and MT-01. Both sides have screw closures which hold securely. Has some tarnish and surface scratches.

Thick sterling, high quality.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver geometric earrings by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral.

Mirror images so frame the face when worn. Marked Ric and TR-26 on the back of one dangle and Mexico 925 on the back of the other. Measure 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Posts hold securely. Clutches are sterling but do not match.

Classic RIC design.

A Vintage Modernist Pendant and matching chain made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Taxco. Pendant measures approximately 3" long including the bale and 1 3/4" at the widest. Chain measures 23" long. Marked Zagal, Tasco, and 925 on the back of the pendant. Marked with Zagal's mark on the bale and also on the chain. Marked with eagle #2 on the bale and also on the chain. In very good condition. Some minor surface scratches. Nice weight and well made. New owner may choose to polish.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings in a Sigi Pineda modernist, whimsical bird design. Signed Cortes, Sterling, Mexico, and the number 8. Birds have great detail, wings and little feet. Measure 2"long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Wonderful condition. Very unusual!

A striking, modernist sterling silver ring by Matti J. Hyvarinen, a Finnish jewelry designer and artist. Bold, heavy design. Top measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Sits 5/8" above the shank. Approximately size 6. Marked with the MJH, 925H, town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Truly unique!

A wonderful hand wrought Demitasse coffee pot, creamer and sugar in a design very similar to William Spratling's Volteo pattern executed in brass, copper and exotic wood. The Demitasse or chocolate pot has a right angled handle, bottom of pot and top of knob are copper, body is brass. Measures 6" tall and 3 1/8" across not counting the handle. Hinge is a little wobbly. Creamer Measures 2" tall, and 2 1/4" across the bottom. Open sugar measures 1 3/4" high and 2 1/4" across plus the handles....

An interesting bracelet made of five curved links of layered silver. Bottom layer has a rough finish as contrasted to the top layer's shiny texture. Interesting almost southwestern motif. Also has an Arts and Crafts feel. Looks very hand made, you can see the hammer marks on the back. Marked PANO 975 on each link. Hook closure. Lays nicely on the wrist. Measures 7" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Great vintage condition, some very minor surface scratches. Very unique item.