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A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with a large hook opening. Squeezes open. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/2" wide at the front. Has tiny hallmarks. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Very cool design.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with sixteen cascading prong set Austrian cut crystals of various sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop falls 3". Marked Berridge on the back of both parts of the clasp. The two hooks hold securely. An extender could be added if needed.

Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Very delicate work from a gifted artist.

A pair of modernist sterling silver cufflinks with a braided overlay design. Measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Have stationary curved rods with solid balls. Marked on the back Sterling Hand Made and the maker's mark, ECH. These cufflinks are in very nice condition with minor scratches. There is some extra solder on the back of one cufflink where the finding is attached that is original. An interesting pair of cufflinks by a talented artisan.

A modernist sterling silver necklace by noted artisan, Johannan Peter from the Israeli artist colony, Ein-Hod.

Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a lightly hammered texture. The top wires serve as embellishment and also as the link connectors.

Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Has a hook clasp which holds securely. Dark, warm patina. There is a minor repair to one of the connectors on the back that can't be seen from the front. Measures 16" long and 1 1/8" at the widest.

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A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by noted NYC silversmith, Ed Wiener. The bottom sections move when you walk. Three dimensional design.

Measure 2 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling. Clips hold securely. They are opposites so frame the face when worn.

Cool Mid Century design.

A modernist sterling silver necklace with a large central pendant depicting a hunter with two deer by Los Castillo. Two layered shadowbox design.

Marked Los Castillo Taxco around Eagle 15, and design #115. Pendant measures 3 1/4" across and 2 1/8" tall. Necklace is a total of 15" long. Has a box clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish. Some small dings to the edges that are mostly seem from the back. Some wear to the oxidization.

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A wild sterling silver ring with an organic design and a fresh water pearl. Reminds us of the surface of the moon. Top measures 1 5/8" across. Ring is a size 8.5. Marked Israel, STG, 925 and with a maker's mark that we can't read. In very nice condition with a little glue residue near the pearl. Heavy sterling. Very unusual.

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 wonderful modernist organic openwork bib necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal.

Measures 14" around and 2 1/8" at the widest. Has one central curved rigid link and three small links on either side. Spring clasp holds securely. An extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has the stylized GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition.

Great example.

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 vintage sterling silver geometric pendant with an inlay of exotic wood and a carnelian colored cabochon. Hand wrought intricate chain marked sterling on the hook clasp. Pendant measures 1 5/8" long and 7/8" across. Chain measures 19" long. Chain is original to the pendant, it can't be removed. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between wood and sterling surfaces. Well crafted studio piece.

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Margot de Taxco, ( Margot Van Voorhies Carr), number 5740, in a modernist dangle design. Measure 1 7/8" high and 3/4" across. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling, Margot de Taxco and 5740. Also marked with Eagle #16. Screw backs hold securely. Very nice condition with only minor tarnish. Estate fresh.

A vintage silver cuff bracelet from Taxco made from thick curled sterling wires. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted. Signed with Sterling, ACG, Mexico, Eagle mark, and 925. Has a slight bend on one side. This bracelet has a wonderful hand made artisan feel to it. Lays nicely on the wrist. Quality piece.

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...

A fine pair of Arts & Crafts Pewter Candleholders by the noted Chicago Metalsmith, Julius O. Randahl. Signed as shown. Each measuring about 13" long and 6" at their tallest. These are pictured in the book "Chicago Metalsmiths" by Sharon Darling, as shown. Very good condition.

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.

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An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and pearl brooch. Measures 1 1/4" across. Has a earlier 'C' clasp. Delicate cut out pattern around a freshwater pearl. Signed with conjoined CC's and sterling. Very nice condition, has a little tarnish. Classic period design.

A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Dog Bone', measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 7/8" wide at the ends. Probably could be slightly adjusted if needed. Marked with the incised WS with Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and Sterling. Has some minor scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. A true find for the collector.