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A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch and earrings by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Brooch measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Marked Chayat Sterling. Earrings are screw backs and measure about 3/4". Marked Sterling on the screw back. Screw backs hold tightly. Sterling 'pearls' against oxidized darker sterling background. The set is in nice condition, with some tarnish. Minor ding to the large pearl on the brooch and to the pearl on o...

An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an abstract figural design signed with what looks like JPC, Iceland and 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1/2" high and measures about 7/8" across and 1 3/8" long. Has an interesting hammered texture. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage matching necklace and bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. Great hammered texture. Necklace measures about 15 1/2" around. Bracelet measures 7 1/2" around. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Hook clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches. Nice hand wrought feel and darkened patina. Classic John Lewis. Individually ~ $195 for the necklace, $125 for the bracelet. $...

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 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.

An interesting pair of 830 Silver screw back earrings with rough cut amethyst quartz cabochons. Measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Marked 830S NIC on the back of each dangle. Each screw back is marked 830S. One screw back also has the stylized 'J' for Sylvsmidja of Norway. Interesting mixture of textures. Pretty purple color.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a textured brutalist design. Measures about a size 9. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the script RIC hallmark, Taxco, Mexico, 925 and Eagle #3. Heavy and solid. Classic modernist RIC design.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Looks like rows of randomly placed flattened pebbles. Curved for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Hand signed © Ruth Berridge, Handmade Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. This piece is from her estate. Classic Ruth Berridge design.

A Fine Painting by the Mid Century Texas Architect and Artist, M. Arthur Kotch (1926-1997). Well known as an architect in Houston, Kotch exhibited his art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, The Witte in San Antonio and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. This watercolor measures about 14 1/2" by 19 1/2" frame opening, overall frame about 18 1/2" by 23 1/2". Label on back for Wellhausen's Pictures and Frames 1112 Capital Ave. Houston Texas Phone Fairfax 4493. Great Mid Century Modern Look, signed...

A vintage modernist silver tie bar by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measures 2" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, Sterling Mexico, Silver,970 and Eagle 17. Heavy silver with three rows alternating with niello. Clip holds tightly. A few nicks to the edges. Great look!

An interesting sterling silver cuff bracelet with a circular disk covered with circles of varying sizes. Disk measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Cuff measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". It can be adjusted slightly. Marked 925 and with a signature that we don't recognize. Has a little tarnish. Fun mid century design.

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a long dangling pendant in lightly hammered sterling silver. Measures about 15" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curvature of the links. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long. Has a hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck. Fine modernist design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted Israeli artisan, Peter Ein-Hod. Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a beveled edge on two sides. The top is a three dimensional flower with leaves. Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Earlier style 'C' clasp which holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Measures 1 1/2" square. Fine hand made piece.

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 vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a round, brown faceted cabochon by Elis Kauppi's studio Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design with a band made from one piece of sterling folded over in the back. Measures about a size 7 but may be able to be adjusted up or down. In very nice condition with minor tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Marked with the Anvil, 925S, Finland and NB,(Designer Mark). Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A vintage Modernist sterling silver bracelet with eleven oval links from the well known Danish Silversmith, Niels Erik From. This bracelet is about 6 1/2" long including the box clasp which snaps tightly. Measures 1 1/4" across. Marked Sterling, Denmark, 925S and N. E. From. Shows wear and surface scratches which could possibly be buffed out. Also has an inscription near the clasp which reads Golden Oval 1971. Great example of Scandinavian modern design. Please see our other listing for a pair ...

A pair of modernist Pre Columbian sterling silver bird earrings by Graziella Laffi. These earrings have blue enamel on the eyes and on the front of the screw backs. These earrings are mirror images so frame your face when worn. Measures 1 1/8" across and 1 7/8" long. Screw backs hold securely. Wonderful condition. Signed Peru, G. Laffi, 925. Great attention to detail! Classic Laffi design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, from Sweden. Measure 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a brown swirled oval cabochon. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina. The stone has a few very small areas that are not ...