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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.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.

A pair of modernist sterling silver earrings or ear cuffs, design #126 by Nan Ditzel for Georg Jensen. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" wide. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling Denmark and style #126. No need to have pierced ears, these are designed to hook into your ear. In nice condition with a little tarnish and some very minor surface scratches. There is a small ding near the edge of one earring. This design is no longer being produced. Great modernist design.

A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist. Has an Arts and Crafts style to...

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a central portrait of a woman on porcelain. Measures 1 1/2" high and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 16" long and has a spring clasp marked Sterling that holds securely. There is minor wear to the portrait and a little tarnish on the silver. Nice hand wrought feel.

A sterling silver hand wrought link bracelet by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Bracelet measures about 7 1/4" around and 1 7/8" wide. Marked with her stylized 'rB' hallmark, Berridge Hand Made and Sterling on the inside. There is light hammering and texture on the surface. Has a hidden hook closure which holds securely. The links are curved so it lays nicely on the wrist. This piece has never been worn and is from her estate. Fine craftsmanship, very intere...

A great modernist early necklace and bracelet set by Francisco Rebajes in heavy copper with coral colored cabochons. Reminds us of cactus with flowers. Necklace measures 15 1/5" long including the chain and hook. Stamped Rebajes on the back. The bracelet measures 6 1/2". Marked Rebajes twice on the back. Both pieces measure 7/8" wide. These pieces could be hooked together to form one longer necklace. Fine condition. Early, hard to find design.

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 modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer in a kidney shaped design with red, possibly garnet cabochons. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Marked with the Mushroom mark of Sam Kramer and sterling on the back of one earring. Clips hold securely. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example of MCM jewelry.

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 Fine Mountain Landscape Painting, probably from the 1930's or earlier. Measures about 24" by 16", in its frame of about 26 1/2" by 18 1/2". Signed lower right by the artist, it looks like "Chas Lowe". Great look.

A fun pair of sterling silver dangle earrings in the shape of fish with skeletons. Measure 2 3/8" long and 1" across. The earrings are mirror images of each other. Marked with the name of the artisan which is difficult to read but appears to begin with a 'P'. Also marked with Sterling, 925, Taxco, and Eagle #3. Screw backs hold securely. Lots of movement!

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two sterling wires, one smooth and one twisted. Lightly hammered in parts. Hook closure. Measures about 15 1/2" around. Signed 925 and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. Great studio piece.

A vintage heavy sterling silver letter opener by Kalo in a sleek modernist design. Measures 8 1/2" long and 1 3/8" across. Marked Sterling, Kalo, and something else that is unreadable. Inscribed 'A A Jr' on one side and 'September 17 1959' on the other. Has some scratches and tarnish. Substantial and fine example.

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 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 large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Betty Cooke in the shape of a stylized boomerang. Has contrasting angles, one side is flattened in one direction and the other side is flattened in the opposite direction. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 7/8" high. Signed Cooke on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

A vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.