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A vintage hand made brooch in an Arts and Crafts design. This silver brooch has an art glass cabochon and two layers of silver. The under layer is darkened for a multidimensional effect. Measures 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Looks hand made. There is a place near the edge of the cabochon that is slightly dented, but it looks like this is original and was done when the 'stone' was set. Stone is swirled with red, green and white. Some tarnis...

A vintage sterling silver necklace and matching screw back earrings in the style of Kalo. Necklace measures 16" long and closes with a secure hook. Earrings measure 5/8" across and are marked sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Very detailed work. Lovely example in an arts and crafts classic design.

A Very Interesting Sugar Caster from the workshops of the Duchess of Sutherland's Cripples Guild of Handicrafts circa 1910. This is made of hand wrought copper that has been gold plated, based on an 18th century English example in the Duchess's collection. Measures about 10 3/4" tall. Rare example.

A rare, delicately hammered dress clip by the well known Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen. After working at Gorham and having his own shops in Chicago and New York, he opened a shop in Hollywood and designed for the stars. Returned to Denmark in 1939. This clip measures 1 3/4" long and 1 3/8" across. Marked with the conjoined EM monogram, Sterling, ERIK M. and Hollywood. Spring in clips still holds. Could be converted to a brooch or worn on a chain or neck ring as is. Classic Arts and Cr...

A sterling silver link bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Measures 7" long and 7/8" across. Hook clasp holds securely. Marked G. Cini Sterling. In very nice condition. Nice weight and well crafted.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace comprised of linked leaves and scrolls. Measures 14 1/2" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Hook closure. The leaves meet in the middle and go in opposite directions. Well made. Lays nicely on the neck.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver brooch with leaves or vines by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo.

Measures approximately 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition, warm patina.

A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.

A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.

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 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.

An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a blue bezel set cabochon by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" across. Measures about a size 3 1/2 so currently would probably be worn as a pinky ring. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it. You can see the light hammering. Beautifully made. Great example.

A hammered sterling silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed Hand Made Rohner Sterling. Measures 2" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Nice dark patina. Looks great on a dark background!

A well crafted Arts and Crafts design sterling brooch with light hammering. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Fine work.

An Arts and Crafts period sterling silver necklace with a carnelian colored cabochon and two matching beads.

Pendant measures 1" high and 1 1/4" wide. Chain measures about 20" long. The pendant is marked 925 on the back. Spring clasp holds securely.

Interesting double chain design. Fine condition, warm patina.

A vintage silver pendant with 11 gemstone cabochons. Has a central oval shaped opal and 4 opals, amethyst, lapis, garnet, mother of pearl, and turquoise stones surrounding it. Measures 1 5/8" across and 2 1/4" high including the bale. One of the green stones has a crack that does not go all the way through. Has a very small flake by the crack. Large bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Interesting combination of colors.

A Dirk Van Erp Shell Casing Vase from the early Mare Island period. This brass vase measures about 3 1/2" tall, good condition does have some irregularity at top. Nice example.

A Large Hammered Sterling Silver 1927 Golf Trophy from Sedlacek & Co. in Los Angeles. Blue enamel logo "A G C" with golf clubs. Engraved "Invitational Tournament 1927" and "Second Flight Winner." Measures about 9 1/4" across and 7" tall. Weighs about 37 ounces, this is not the silver weight, as the base is weighted. Impressive piece, being sold as-found, has dings to top edge, crimping and excess solder where bowl is attached to pedestal and scattered flaws. Nice period example.