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A sterling silver modernist brooch by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This brooch is made from three thick squared off sterling wires attached to a small triangular piece of sterling. Marked Sterling Rosene on the back. Measures 2 1/4" across and 7/8" at the widest. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.

Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.

A rare pair of modernist earrings by Peter Macchiarini in a layered design.

These round screw backs measure 1" across. They have darkened backgrounds with 'floating' textured silver amoeba shaped disks.

Signed Macchiarini on the backs. Screw backs are signed Sterling and hold securely. They have some tarnish.

Fine mid century design.

A vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.

The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.

Interesting piece.

A very unique modernist pendant in sterling silver with a small turquoise colored cabochon, reminiscent of the work of Lapponia. Signed with stylized initials that we are unable to identify and 925S for Sterling.

The pendant measures 3/4" high and 7/8" at the widest. Currently on a Mexican sterling silver open ended neck ring. The bale is large enough to accommodate a thick chain instead.

The neck ring measures 14" around with a gap of 2 1/4". The neck ring has some flexibility a...

A vintage sterling silver hammered cuff bracelet made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge. This bracelet measures about 7 3/4" around and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. Fine work, quality piece.

A well made, modernist sterling silver ring with inlaid coral and onyx. Etched inside with what looks like some initials and Trujillo. Measures about a 10 1/2. Front measures 1" by 5/8". Has some minor scuffs and some tarnish. Clean lines, well constructed. Probably Native American, but unsure of the artisan.

A Large Original Sign for "Mudjekeewis A Camp for Girls" in Lovell, Maine that operated from 1919-1969. Measures about 37 1/4" by 31 1/4" by 1 3/4" and weighs about thirty pounds. Two sided, both shown. There is a vintage photo of this sign in place on the website of the Lovell Maine Historical Society. Great memorabilia and folk art.

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by New York City jeweler, Jo Michels who was active in the 1940's through the 1950's.

This brooch, in a foliage design, measures 2 1/8" long and 1" across. Signed Jo Michels Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some patina.

Unusual design for this artist.

A vintage sterling silver brooch similar to the work of the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. It is signed with the conjoined initials, 'JC'. It has the quality of a Pearson brooch. Heavy sterling silver in an abstract shape. Nice contrast of the oxidized sides and polished top.

Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly.

Very cool m...

A vintage large organic sterling silver pendant in a modernist design. The bottom ends are not connected, but rather overlap slightly for an interesting affect.

Measures 3 1/4" across and almost 5" from the top of the bale to the tip of the dangling beads. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain, neck ring or cord. Marked on the back with a Maker's Mark that looks like an insect, Israel and 925. Also marked with the silver standard for Israel near the bale.

Has a small brown...

A mid century modernist cuff bracelet by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This bracelet is executed in sterling silver in an organic design. Measures 5" around with an opening of 1 1/2" and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

A detailed modernist bracelet in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy Vidal.

Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Fold over clasp holds securely.

Has the 3V maker's mark, introduced in 1970, also known as the flower mark on the back.

Fine example of Canadian MCM design.

A pair of classic Mexican Silver brooches by Fred Davis depicting a guitar playing man and a woman carrying a fruit basket. Both are signed with a conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver.

The man measures 2 1/4" tall and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. Lots of detail.

The woman measures 2 3/8" tall and 1 3/4" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Pin is a little bent. Some very minor scratches and tarnish.

May be purchased sepa...

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 sterling silver modernist bracelet, probably from Finland, in the style of Lapponia or Matti J. Hyvarinen. Thick brushed sterling in a glacial design. Measures 7" long and 1/2" at the widest. Has a snap in clasp which is hidden and holds securely. Also has a safety catch. Marked with what looks like TSD, or ISO, and 925S on the tongue of the clasp. Could use a little cleaning, we have just lightly wiped with a polishing rag. Will leave that to the discretion of the new owner. Well craft...

An important early brooch of sterling silver by the acclaimed American modernist jeweler, Margaret De Patta. Measures 3" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Early incised maker's mark. Circa 1935. Heavy layered sterling in an abstract floral design. Wonderful condition, with some very minor surface scratches and tarnish. Missing the rollover bar on the clasp. Slight bend on the pin. A similar De Patta brooch can be seen in the Philips de Pury Design Auction dated May 24, 2007, lot number 189....

A rare sterling silver ring with a green gemstone by Carence Crafters of Chicago. Signed on the back with Sterling and the intertwined C's. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design around a green cabochon. Measures about a size 4. Perfect pinky ring. Minor surface wear. Fine example of Arts and Crafts design.