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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 stunning modernist sterling silver collar or necklace by noted contemporary jeweler, Aaron Rubinstein. This collar, made up of four hinged sterling curved bars, swings open to place around the neck.

The innermost measurement is about 18" around. This necklace is signed in script, Aaron Rubinstein, Sterling and 1992. Has some minor scratches and tarnish.

Very unusual 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 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 sterling silver modernist hand wrought bracelet made of three sterling ribbons, one with a gold colored or brass wash, by the highly regarded Polish jewelry designer, Radosław Szwed.

Measures about 7 1/2" around when fully expanded. Measures 1 5/8" at the widest. The ribbons are tension set and can expand to put on. Can be worn with the seam side front, side or back.

Marked with the RS hallmark, SZWED and 925S.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and some tarnish. Warm pati...

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.

A wonderful Danish Skonvirke sterling silver brooch signed SJ for S. L. Jacobsen. Jacobsen was a silversmith who collaborated with Evald Nielsen, a well known jewelry designer known for his Skonvirke designs. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" at the widest. Has two green stone cabochons. Marked 830S SJ 830S on the back. Beautiful Arts and Crafts design. Has an older 'C' clasp. Very nice condition, one minor ding near the edge of the top piece. Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

A vintage hammered sterling silver bracelet with five oval links each with an oval green stone, possibly jade, cabochon. Hook closure. Marked sterling. Measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. In nice vintage condition, stones show a little wear to the surfaces. Great Arts and Crafts feel.

An unusual large copper, brass and ceramic cuff bracelet from Casa Maya. Depicts a man reclining. His body is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. His head is made from some kind of pottery or ceramic and held in place with a brass headband. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 3/8" tall. In nice condition, a few tiny areas of missing enamel and the man has a chip on his nose. Looks like the chip has been there awhile because if is the sa...

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure. Screw backs work fin...

A striking silver and turquoise Concha Belt. Made up of 10 conchas, each 2" across with various turquoise cabochons. Belt measures 36" long. Could be adjusted by hooking the closure more towards the center. Unmarked and untested, but appears to be high quality silver. Very nice condition and quite heavy. Unusual design.

A sterling silver with 18K gold overlay cut out cuff bracelet in the style of Graziella Laffi. Signed Industria Peruana, JVC for the artisan, 925 and 18K. Measures 6" around with an additional 1 3/4" opening. 1 3/4" at the widest. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. Well made and heavy. Striking design!

A vintage sterling silver brooch by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Three dimensional sterling silver with oxidation and a 7mm pearl. Signed Pearson Sterling. Measures about 2" long and 1" across. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Missing the rollover on the clasp, but works well as a 'C' clasp. Very cool mid century design.