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A modernist sterling silver ring with a ribbon or knot design by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Measures a size 7 now, but is adjustable. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, B10, (date code for 1976), Sterling and 925. There are some minor lines in the sterling but they look to be original and were probably made when the pieces were folded. Has a little tarnish. Quality piece. Fine modernist design.

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!

A mid century modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch in the style of Paul Lobel. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. We have paired it with a sterling silver neck ring marked Mexico, 925, TC-188. Measures 16 1/2" around and closes securely with a hook clasp. Pendant is well constructed of thick sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. N...

A sterling silver modernist three dimensional cuff bracelet. Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and with a maker's mark that is hard to read. Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Warm patina. Quality piece.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle mark and 159 for the style number. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict some kind of highly stylized Dancing creature or person. Fine condition. Nice contrast between the polished silver and darkened background. Great modernist design!

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. This little bird measures 1 1/2" tall and 1 1/2" across. Marked fhb on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches. So cute!

A striking, modernist sterling silver ring by Matti J. Hyvarinen, a Finnish jewelry designer and artist. Bold, heavy design. Top measures 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Sits 5/8" above the shank. Approximately size 6. Marked with the MJH, 925H, town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Truly unique!

A sterling silver modernist brooch by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Measures 1 3/4" tall and 7/8" at the widest. Has the phyllis hallmark and sterling. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a teardrop Australian opal cabochon on a lightly hand hammered link chain. Pendant measures 2" long and 1" across. Chain measures about 20" long. Double hook closure. Has some minor areas of tarnish. Nice work by a talented artisan.

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.

A vintage modernist brooch by Johanna Van Ryn, whose pieces are difficult to find. This well made brooch is made of of three disks with ribbons flowing from each end. Marked Silver, Johanna Van Ryn and Mexico on the back. Measures 4 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Has an earlier rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Very nice condition, some minor surface scratches. The point of the center disk has a very, very, tiny indentation. Don't know if it is original. You can barely feel it with yo...

A sterling silver brooch in the three dimensional Amphi design. Measures 2" across and 2" high. Marked with the ND for Norway Designs, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland superimposed on O.P. for Odver Pettersen who was the production manager for Norway Plus in the 1960's. Also has the Plus sign, Sterling and Norway. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Nice weight and quality. Great mid century design.

An Interesting Stylish Vintage Burl Wood Lamp. Mid Century Modern Lamp with unusual wood shade. Measures about 24" tall, base about 10 1/2 at its widest, shade about 15" by 10". One small hole in shade as shown, otherwise fine. Could not find a maker's mark, maybe someone will know. Great look.

A well constructed sterling silver modernist necklace from Taxco. Measures 16" long and almost 1/2" wide. Marked with an Eagle #, Mexico and partial initials, (maybe AAR). Has some tarnish and minor dings. Clasp snaps tightly. Nice weight, great look. We have a Taxco bracelet with the same design, possibly by the same artisan in another listing, (Trocadero #1362829). Will combine shipping.

A vintage modernist beaded necklace from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Made up of two strands of brushed sterling beads and a central clasp with what looks like an obsidian bezel set stone. The stone has tiny flecks of gold. Measures approximately 17" long. One strand is longer than the other so that it lays correctly when worn. The strands connect on both sides of the clasp. The clasp could be worn to the front, side or back. Marked Hecho en Mexico Sterling, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and design numb...

A sterling silver pair of modernist cufflinks by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Paul Lobel. These measure 1/2" square. Have angled sides. The sides are darkened for an interesting contrasting effect. Marked LOBEL in the darkened part of the back and Sterling with a patent number on the toggles. In fine condition with some very minor surface scratches. Clean modernist design.

A modernist hand made pendant in bronze or brass with a yellow gemstone held in place by exaggerated prongs. Hammered brass link chain. Hook closure. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 24" long. Well made, bold design.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known modernist jeweler, Henry Steig. Abstract sterling shape with an overlay of heavy sterling wire and green cabochons. Great dark patina. Clips hold tightly. Measure about 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling with a patent number on the clips. One of the green stones has a scratch near the edge. Well made. Wonderful organic design.