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A great vintage modernist sterling bracelet by Plateria Far Fan in a classic Antonio Pineda design. Has dark brownish green iridescent tear drop shaped stones. (Hard to describe the dark color.) Measures 7 3/4" long and 1 1/4" wide. Box closure snaps tightly. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Far Fan, and Sterling 925. Pre eagle,(1948). In very nice condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Has one small dent on the last link at the bottom of the tear drop. Well crafted and heavy. Stand out...

A large copper and brass bracelet with alternating hammered and smooth panels from Casa Maya in Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 2 3/4" at the widest. In very nice condition, has some minor tarnish. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Signed Maya Mexico, and style # 237. Looks striking on! Very substantial.

A well made sterling silver necklace and matching bracelet. Hammered links with attached curls. Necklace measures about 40" around and 1" at the widest. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Bracelet has an intricate hook closure. Set has some tarnish. Nice quality, lots of detail.

An unusual sterling silver bangle bracelet consisting of seven links connected by double curved silver bars with orbs on the ends. Measures about 8 1/4" around and about 3/8" wide. Slides onto my wrist and my hand is an average size. Very interesting 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.

A vintage modernist clamper bracelet from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Two beveled ends meet in the center. Measures approximately 7" around. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle #, Sterling and with a design number 406. In fine condition, has a few scratches. Spring hinge closes tightly. Nice weight. High quality piece.

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

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 modernist hand wrought sterling silver squiggle bracelet with an interesting hook closure. Measures about 8" around the inside and 1 1/4" wide. Marked 925 for sterling silver. Thick sterling wire. Secure clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist. Well made and fun design.

A well crafted sterling bracelet with five domed brown cabochons. Look like carnelians. Each link has two layers of intertwined hammered sterling. Measures 6" long but could be lengthened with an extender because it has a spring clasp. Measures 7/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling Silber on the clasp. There is a little wear to the tops of some of the cabochons. Warm patina, quality work.

A sterling silver pair of pierced earrings and a matching bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest. Post earrings measure about 1/2" across. The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Marked Secrest sterling on the back of each earring and inside the bracelet. Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design. We will sell the earrings and bracelet individually or as a set.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

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...

A sterling silver modernist link bracelet by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Has two layers of sterling with darkened areas for an interesting effect. Measures 6 3/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has both the phyllis and stylized 'p' hallmarks and sterling. Hook closure. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Better for a smaller wrist although an extender could be added. Classic Phyllis design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet in a sleek, geometric design. Has 5 Tiger's eye stones that are flush with the silver giving it a clean, modern feel. Measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Has a fold over clasp that holds tightly. Marked Sterling. Has a warm patina. In nice condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches. A little roughness to the stone along the edge, may have been done when set. Striking design.

A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist design.

A vintage modernist heavy sterling silver bracelet by Antonio Pineda, Taxco in the Zig Zag design. Thick sterling links. Measures 6 1/2" around and 1 1/2" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, ZZ 645, Silver, 970, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Sterling has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderful and rare.

A first design period heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling, 'River of Life'. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 1 1/4" wide. Marked with the incised WS in a circle mark, and 980. Has some scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. Weighs 113 grams. A true find for the collector.