Catalog (795)

A lightly hammered sterling silver bangle bracelet signed by the artist, Walter Tofel of Bennington, Vermont. Tofel was the manager at the Ed Levin store in Bennington in 1970 where he learned his craft. He began making his own jewelry designs which he sold at craft fairs and later out of his home.

This bracelet has lightly hammered curved sides and flatten areas. It is oval so can easily be slipped on and off.

Measures 3" across the diameter. Also measures about 8 1/4" around th...

An unusual piece of repousee work in copper. This belt is made of 17 panels with Middle Eastern designs. Measures 26 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Signed J. Simmons 1945. Well crafted and substantial. Warm patina. A very unique piece of handicraft.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus in the ball or jester design. Made from 5 interlaced prongs with balls at the ends.

Marked with ND, AGE, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Currently about a size 6 1/2, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor nicks and surface scratches. Thick sterling.

A fine example of this popular modernist design.

A Fine Pair of English Silver Plate Corinthian Candlesticks hallmarked by Roberts & Slater circa 1845. Measure about 12 1/2" tall. Great quality and look.

A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.

A vintage sterling silver ring by Andreas Mikkelsen, Denmark in a modernist folded design. Mikkelsen worked for Georg Jensen and designed modern pieces for them before striking out on his own. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked A.Mik., Denmark, and 925S. Measures size 7. Has a little tarnish. Very unique design.

A vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.

A modernist pendant in bronze designed by Jorma Laine, made in Finland. Depicts some kind of Viking creature with horns, very stylized.

This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/8" wide. Original chain measures 25" long and has a hook clasp that holds securely. Pendant is signed Jorma Laine, Finland and Bronze.

Fine condition. Bold design.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, Silver, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with large moonstone bezel set cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped raw polished brown agate and a freshwater pearl.

Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to be snug so the central design doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/4" at the widest.

Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The cuff could be worn ...

A whimsical sterling silver brooch and matching earrings depicting fish with applied copper wire and stone or art glass eyes.

The large brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a large oval amethyst cabochon. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Thick, heavy sterling.

The screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. They have faceted bezel set purple stones for the eyes. They a...

A vintage sterling silver large pendant designed by Karen Strand for Anton Michelsen, made in Denmark in a teardrop design. Has a central prong set pale green jewel. Not sure what the stone is. The brooch version of this pendant is part of the British Museum's permanent collection. It is called the Persian Palm.

The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 2" across. Marked with the AM crown hallmark, sterling and Denmark. Also marked STRAND for the designer. Has some minor surfa...

A Fine Painting by the Listed Riverside, California Artist, Myrna Elwell (1902-?). The Painting measures about 18" by 18" in its frame of about 24 1/2" by 24 1/2". Signed lower right as shown. A little dirty and some wear to frame, overall quite nice.

A vintage modernist brooch with a thick etched sterling rhombus over another open layer by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus. Haven't found another example of this brooch.

Measures 2 3/4" long and 2" high. Has a rollover clasp that closes securely. Marked with the stylized ND for Norway Designs Plus Studio, 925S, and A G EKER in script.

Has a little tarnish and some scratches. Some may be able to be buffed out but not where the etching is. Weighs a substantial 28 gr. ...

A Fine Watercolor by the Listed French Artist, Jean Claude Imbert (1919-1993). Measures about 13 1/2" by 30", overall frame about 16 1/4" by 32 1/2".

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace with a central bezel set amber jewel. The necklace is made from curved sterling with chain at each end. It is marked 925 for sterling. Measures about 16" around. Hard to measure exactly due to the curvature. Has a secure box closure with a safety clasp.

The central pendant part measures 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. The amber has natural swirls. The design of the pendant is not symmetrical giving it a more interesting look. The neckla...

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely. Screw backs hol...

An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.

A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.