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A rare early, large figural sterling silver pendant by Sam Kramer. Looks like an abstract man, maybe even a pirate. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom on the front of his leg. Heavy and substantial. Fine example of his work.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings in a Sigi Pineda modernist, whimsical bird design. Signed Cortes, Sterling, Mexico, and the number 8. Birds have great detail, wings and little feet. Measure 2"long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Wonderful condition. Very unusual!

A vintage hand made sterling silver and fresh water pearl brooch. Depicts a bouquet of flowers secured with a bow. Measures about 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Signed with conjoined initials CR and 925. Has a rollover clasp that hold tightly. Nice condition, has a warm patina. Nice weight and well made.

A Fine Print by the Listed California Artist, Maxine Albro (1893-1966). Albro was a noted WPA Muralist and student of Diego Rivera. Measures about 12" by 15" image size, overall about 14" by 17". Pencil titled and signed.

An interesting sterling silver modernist pendant with an abstract design and an amethyst cabochon. Marked on the back with a maker's mark that looks like a Star and Sterling. Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" long without the bale. Has a little tarnish. Pretty purple color. Interesting mid century 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.

An Arts and Crafts Brooch by George Frost with an acid etched design and a hammered edge. 'C' Clasp holds securely. Measures 2" long and 3/8" high. Marked Frost in a triangle. Nice condition with a few minor surface scratches. Fine example.

A vintage sterling silver bracelet in a modernist 'wave' design. Measures about 7" around and 1" wide. Made up of six curved links with a wave pattern overlay. Box closure clasps tightly. Signed on the tongue Sterling Mexico around the initials J.E. Has a safety chain. Very nice condition. Great bold design.

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 wonderful Danish Skonvirke sterling silver brooch signed J & A for Jensen & Akerlund 1907-1937. Measures 3 5/8" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Has two amber colored stone cabochons. Marked 830S J&A on both pieces. Beautiful Arts and Crafts design. Has an older 'C' clasp. Very nice condition. Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

A very cool modernist brooch by Taxco Silversmith, Alfredo Villasana. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 1/2". Marked on the back Sterling, 925, Mexico, Taxco, Eagle #2, Villasana. In very good condition with some minor scratches to the black. Has a safety clasp.

A Pair of Handmade Copper Candleholders. Each signed "Handmade Berkshire Crafts Pittsfield, Mass." Larger one measures about 11 7/8" across, 2" at widest, and 3 1/8" at its tallest, smaller about 9 3/4" across, 2" at widest, and 3 1/4" at its tallest. Each has prongs inside to hold two candles. Great Mid-Century Look.

A pendant of hand hammered sterling silver with a central reddish brown cabochon signed Straub Sterling. Measures 1 1/2" square. Cabochon may be a semiprecious stone or art glass. Very nicely made. Delicate design.

A fine Arts and Crafts Brooch by George Frost with an acid etched 'M'. Has an inscription on the back from 1909. 'C' Clasp holds fine. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" high. Marked Frost in a triangle. Nice condition with a few minor surface scratches.

A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

A rare early abstract sterling silver brooch by Sam Kramer. Measures 1 3/4" high and 2" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom and sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pin back is bent at the end but seems to be original and follows the curves of the brooch. Fine example of his work.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Provincetown studio artist, Carl Tasha. This organic pendant, in the shape of a leaf with a turquoise 'berry' measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked on the back C Tasha 136/1000 and C Tasha on the stem. In wonderful condition with a warm patina.

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.