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An interesting sterling silver cuff bracelet with a circular disk covered with circles of varying sizes. Disk measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Cuff measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". It can be adjusted slightly. Marked 925 and with a signature that we don't recognize. Has a little tarnish. Fun mid century design.

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 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 sterling silver bracelet with two amethyst cabochons from Taxco, Mexico. Measures 7 1/8" around and 1 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925, TD-09, Mexico and Sterling. Clasp snaps closed securely. In fine condition, some minor surface scratches. Heavy and well constructed. Great modernist design.

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 modernist sterling silver pendant with a large green striped agate. Made to hook on to a neck ring or chain. Marked with 925 S and a Maker's Mark. Measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 7/8" across. In very nice condition. Reminds us of the work of Elis Kauppi. Great mid century Scandinavian feel.

A hand made sterling silver brooch in a floral Arts and Crafts design. Signed Sterling, Hand Made, M. E. B. Three dimensional. Measures 1 7/8" across. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds tightly. New owner may choose to polish it. Good condition with some minor surface scratches. Nice design and well crafted.

A sterling silver handmade neck ring made of two thick sterling curved pieces, one facing horizontally and one vertically. Measures about 12" around with a large opening of 3 1/4". Signed Sterling and with a maker's mark that we don't recognize. Lays nicely on the neck. There is a little bending on one end. Great studio piece.

A sterling silver modernist vintage pendant and chain probably from either Finland or Sweden. Marked with what looks like 'AKH' 830 and some other mark. Marked on both the bale and the clasp. Pendant measures 2 1/2" high and 2 1/4" across. Chain measures 19 " long and has a spring clasp that closes securely. Dark patina, cool design.

A classic Mexican Silver brooch by Fred Davis depicting a woman carrying a fruit basket. Signed with conjoined FD, and Made in Mexico Silver. 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. Great collectible item.

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 vintage modernist sterling silver and lapis ring by David Andersen. Has an oval raised blue cabochon which measures 3/4" long, 1/2" wide and 1/8" high. Ring is adjustable and currently measures about size 6. Interesting raised setting and hammered open back. In good vintage condition, stone has some roughness to the edge and flea bites and light surface scratches. Marked with D-A, 925S, Scales, and Norway-Sterling. Great example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

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.

A sterling silver, modernist heavy brooch in a geometric design by J. Tostrup of Norway. Measures 2 1/4" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked J Tostrup, Hallmark for the company, 925S for sterling and N in a square for the designer. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Circa 1960's. Quality piece.

A brooch made out of one long piece of lightly hammered sterling silver with a central oval dark orange cabochon. Signed sterling and with the maker's mark LCP or LCS in stylized letters. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 7/8" tall. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Fine work, very nice condition.

A vintage modernist large sterling silver and druzy ring from Taxco, Mexico. Has three organic prongs holding a charcoal colored druzy. Front measures about 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. This ring is currently a size 7 1/2, but it is adjustable. Signed with Sterling 925, Taxco around what looks like the initials 'JSF', and Mexico. Has an eagle #3 mark on the shank. Very nice condition, with a little tarnish. Cool design. Makes a statement!

A modernist sterling silver bangle bracelet with an oval green mottled cabochon. Not sure if it is some kind of turquoise or agate. Signed 925, Peru and what looks like Elias. Measures about 6 3/4" around. Squeeze closure holds securely. Front design measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide. Has some tarnish and is slightly out of round. Interesting construction. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A large copper and brass cuff bracelet with and Enamel Toro, ( Bull), from Casa Maya. Bull is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 5/8" tall. In very nice condition. A little out of round. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!