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A striking necklace and matching screw back earrings with layers of copper and brass circles by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.

The design is made from hammered copper disks with round brass overlays. The necklace measures 16 1/4" long with an extender added and closes securely with a hook clasp. The extender can be remo...

A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned 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.

A vintage Mexican silver (probably sterling or better) bracelet by Fred Davis in his classic floral link design. Has twelve turquoise cabochons and wide silver links on the top and bottom.

Measures approximately 7 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with the conjoined FD of the maker and Silver Mexico.

Has a box clasp that snaps securely. Pre Eagle, (Pre 1948).

Fine work.

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Eivind Hillestad, Norway. Marked EH, and 79. Pendant has long segmented leaves. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 32" long and slips over the head. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with a greyish brown moonstone like cabochon by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Measures size 7.5. Marked with a partially struck Chayat and Sterling. The ring is in very nice condition, with some tarnish. There is a little bit of roughness to the edge of the cabochon, but most likely was done during production. It was probably resized at one point. Well made and heavy, great mid century design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters in a Dragonfly design.

Measures 3 1/2"" long and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Interesting triangular shape. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A pair of sterling silver modernist rings by the mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The wrap ring measures about 6 1/2 and is adjustable due to the nature of the design. Has a bezel set green agate or pale jade stone. Marked on the inside with the cipher of the artist, xTo and 925. Flares out, can be worn with the stone section up or down. Front measures 7/8" long. Has some tarnish and nicks along the edges....

An interesting pair of sculptural mixed metals pierced earrings by the New York jeweler, Marci Zelmanoff.

These earrings have sterling wire details and sterling shepherd ear wires. Measure 2" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Both earrings are signed Marci Zelmanoff and with some sort of code which looks like 02-Z64. Hard to read.

They are in fine condition. Her pieces are quite rare.

A vintage heavy gold plated choker necklace by Chanel with 2 chains and a central medallion. The medallion has the address of the location of the original Chanel boutique, 37 Rue Cambon. Has the interlocking CC logo in the center. Marked on the back with CHANEL, CC Made in France on an oval cartouche and an impressed 3903.

The two chains are connected on each side 1/3 the way up to help the necklace lay correctly.

Measures approximately 16 1/4" along the shortest chain. The meda...

A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece depicts a large bird constructed of layers of polished sterling with a curved wire overlay. One end becomes the bale.

The pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale and 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Currently strung on a silky black cord but could be worn on a chain or neck ring. Striking design.

A vintage mid century modernist salt spoon by William Spratling in sterling silver and ebony. From Spratling's 3rd design period.

The ebony wood and sterling salt spoon measures 3 1/4" long. Marked with the conjoined 'WS' and an eagle mark that is partially struck. It is in fine condition with some tarnish and a very minor ding.

Classic Spratling design.

An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.

A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.

A vintage mid century modernist ashtray by William Spratling with three ball feet, rows of five applied disks on three sides, and three horizontal cradles.

Measures 2 1/4" high and 3 1/8" across. Marked with the conjoined 'WS', Taxco Mexico and 925. These were the marks used between 1933-40. In good condition, has some tarnish and very minor dings to the body and the feet. One of the disks on one row is slightly askew which adds to the hand made feel.

Classic Spratling design.

A large organic wall sculpture by Curtis Jere with a brown and black mottled finish and brass spheres. Very three dimensional. Can be hung horizontally or vertically.

Measures 42" at the longest and 25" across. Signed © Jere 2000 once on both the front and back. In fine condition. Weighs about 8lbs.

Interesting example.

A pair of William Spratling sterling silver pierced earrings with large dangling fans or sails. These earrings were made in the 1980s.

They measure 1 1/2" across the widest part and 2 1/4" high including the post back. Marked on the back of each earring with the conjoined WS and Spratling 925 Taxco Mexico. They are also marked with TS24 indicating the later date. Post backs hold securely. In fine condition.

Classic design. Lots of movement.

A vintage sterling silver bracelet with 6 linked domes and floral swirls made in Denmark. Signed with JA in a shield, Sterling and Denmark.

Measures about 7 3/4" long and almost 1" wide. Has a wide hook clasp that holds securely.

Has a warm patina and some minor surface scratches.

Very well crafted. Fine example of Scandinavian silver jewelry.