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A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design very similar to one by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 17" long. Marked Hand Wrought and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with minor scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A well crafted sterling silver brooch signed Sterling Handwrought and The Gorham Co. Probably executed by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer did work for Gorham and also worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 1 5/8" across. Has a three dimensional repousse design, possibly a stylized feather or apple. Dark patina, has some tarnish. Fine example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

An unusual brass hair comb with a cut out design, small stone cabochon and long teeth in an Arts and Crafts period design. Measures 4 7/8" long, and 3 inches at the widest. The stone has a blue green cast with black striations, not sure what it is. Comb has some tarnish. There is some slight bending to the teeth. Curved for better fit. Classic Arts and Crafts period design.

A fine pair of Arts & Crafts Pewter Candleholders by the noted Chicago Metalsmith, Julius O. Randahl. Signed as shown. Each measuring about 13" long and 6" at their tallest. These are pictured in the book "Chicago Metalsmiths" by Sharon Darling, as shown. Very good condition.

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver reticulated floral brooch. Measures 2 3/4" across and 1 1/4" at the widest. Signed Handwrought, Sterling and with an impressed mark that looks like a flower pot. Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is thick sterling and curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish. Classic Arts and Crafts period piece.

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooch with two layers of silver and an oval cabochon. Could be a stone or art glass. Has some inclusions and a pattern underneath.

Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor crimping which looks original. The bottom layer has some oxidation for a contrasting effect. There are some minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A brooch made out of one long piece of lightly hammered sterling silver with a central oval dark orange cabochon by noted Vermont jeweler, Luella C. Schroeder, (1918-2004), who worked at the Cranbrook Institute before going off on her own to open a jewelry studio. Signed sterling and with the maker's mark LCS in stylized letters. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. We have some other pieces listed by this same artist. Fine work, very nice c...

A well crafted hand wrought bracelet with four rectangular pierced links in sterling silver. Marked with a conjoined 'TC' and sterling. Probably the work of The TC Shop from Chicago.

Measures about 6 1/2" around and 1" wide. Probably better for a slimmer wrist. Snap in closure fastens securely.

Fine Arts and Crafts design. Lovely work.

A Large and Interesting Vase from the Pottery at Halcyon, California. Measuring about 10" tall and in fine condition. Signed with the cojoined H P and the letter C as shown. Rare and unique.

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 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 brooch by Anders Ring from Roskilde, Denmark in amber and sterling silver. Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Has a safe rollover clasp that holds tightly. You can see the natural sediment in the amber. Marked A. Ring 925S. Looks hand made. Has an arts and crafts feel.

A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/8. Measures 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling, by Bjarne and Handwrought. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse tulip design and a central green mottled rectangular cabochon. Warm patina, fine condition. There is a occlusion in the stone, not sure if it is original. The stone is secu...

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched brass brooch with a central blue cabochon. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" across. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely. Has some minor tarnish. Nice organic design.

A Fine Tray from the workshop of Horace Potter in Cleveland, Ohio. The tray with matchbox holder is made of hammered copper with what appears to be pewter decoration. Measures about 7" across and 3" tall. Nice patina. Signed on bottom as shown.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver brooch by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo. Measures approximately 1 1/4" high and 2" long. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo and 107. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Beautiful condition. Nice dark patina.

A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist. Has an Arts and Crafts style to...

A pendant of hand hammered sterling silver with a central reddish brown cabochon signed Straub Sterling. Measures 1 1/2" square. Cabochon may be a semiprecious stone or art glass. Very nicely made. Delicate design.