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This Smoker's Stand made by Lakeside Craft Shops measures about 21 1/2" tall. Also has its partial store label for F. S. Kelly Furniture in Duluth, Minnesota. Original finish. Nice accent piece. Tray probably a replacement, pipe included if you want it.

A pair of vintage sterling silver spiral fish hook earrings with a gold wash. Opposites so they frame the face nicely. Measure 1 3/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sterling and with what looks like 'Gem Craft' in a script signature. Well made and in fine condition with a little tarnish. Very comfortable to wear.

A vintage modernist pendant necklace by noted mid century jeweler, Winifred Mason Chenet from her highly collectible Voodoo line. This was done prior to her adding d'Haiti to her mark. Pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Possibly pewter. Intricate chain is made up of silver colored squiggled links connected with brass rings and silver colored curved in links. Measures 32" long. No clasp, meant to go over the head. There is a little tarnish. Signed chenet on the back of the pen...

A wonderful vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design. Signed with a conjoined 'JM' for Joseph Masaniello, a New York Mid Century Modernist jeweler who was instructed in Arts and Crafts traditions. Also marked Sterling. Measures 1 7/8" at the widest and 1 1/4" across. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely. Carnelian cabochon measures 3/4" long. Nice warm patina, very well made.

A modernist Sterling Silver hammered and chased brooch by Ed Levin in the form of a Llama, Horse or Camel. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked LEVIN and Sterling. Mid 20th Century. Very nice condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great, unusual design.

A vintage hand made sterling silver ring with a large green rectangular cabochon. Signed O. Aaroe, Hand Made, Sterling, and Palm Springs, Calif. Probably Oscar Aaroe. About a size 9. Very well made, warm patina, wonderful condition.

A wonderful Mid Century Modern box by Salvador Teran in brass embellished with tiles in shades of blue, red, green, orange, black and white. Depicts a servant with a steaming bowl of food. Signed on the bottom, Hand Wrought, Salvador, Hecho en Mexico, 430. Box measures 5 5/8" long, 4" wide and 1 3/4" tall. Has some minor tarnish and one very small area of uneven finish. Tight hinge. High style.

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 pair of sterling silver modernist layered pierced earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. These earrings have layers of contrasting darkened and polished sterling for an interesting effect. Measure 1 3/4" long including the fish hook and 1" at the widest. Has the phyllis hallmark. Mirror images for a nice effect. Has some tarnish and very minor surface scratches. Classic Phyllis design.

Rare 1931 Signed Limited Edition Book. Epic Poem on life and times of the early settlers of western Canada by Robert Watson with wood cut illustrations by Walter J. Phillips. Signed by both. Book in fine condition, slipcase shows some wear.

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renown African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.

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 Fine Etching on wove paper "Fruhlingsabend" (Spring Evening) by the well regarded Art Nouveau artist, Heinrich Vogeler (1872-1942). Image size about 4 3/8" by 7 3/8", overall paper about 7 1/2" by 10 1/4". Pencil signed lower right and monogrammed in print. Rare and beautiful.

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.

A sterling silver, modernist cuff bracelet signed with an unknown flower hallmark. Angled on the sides and thicker in the center and ends. Measures about 7" around with an opening of 1". Has some minor give to put it on. Has a lightly brushed finish. Has some minor surfaces scratches. Has a very slight ding in the center on the other side of where the hallmark is located. May be original to the production. Heavy cuff, looks and feels great on.

A classic Mexican Silver brooch by Fred Davis in an Art Deco style. Signed with the conjoined FD and Mexico Silver. Measures 3 3/8" across and 2 1/2" high. The ends curl under and around for a three dimensional effect. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some very minor scratches and some tarnish. Heavy and substantial. Great collectible item.

A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Heavy and solid, this bracelet measures 7 3/4" around the inside and weighs 37 grams. Signed R.H. Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Very cool mid century design.

An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.