Two sterling silver modernist pieces by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler; one is an abstract layered design and the other her iconic cat brooch. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The abstract layered brooch measures 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark. Nice contrast between the oxidized and shiny sterling layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...

A pair of acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period brooches by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago. Larger brooch measures 3 3/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Smaller brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2" high. These brooches came together. The smaller one is not marked. Both brooches have 'C' clasps that hold securely. May be purchased as a set or individually.

Larger signed brooch: $225

Smaller brooch: $140

Pair of brooches: $285

A large 1-3/8" across Edwardian seed pearl starburst brooch pendant c1910. This pin features graduated seed pearls in a layered mount of 14k yellow gold. It has the original safety catch and a movable swing-up rotating swivel for wear as a pendant. It is stamped 14K with the E in a diamond Eaton's mark, it weighs 6.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

This unusual sterling silver ring was designed by Frank Patania Sr. in the 1950's. The ring size is a 7 1/2. It measures 1 3/8" tall X 3/4" & is in excellent condition with a warm, aged patina. The beautiful turquoise stone is bezel set. Patania hallmarks are FP, STERLING, & the THUNDERBIRD Shop logo.

White filigree gold Victorian high-relief shell cameo pin/pendant, c.1900, showing a beautiful handmade carving of a woman's profile with beautiful hair. It measures 1 5/8" by 1 1/8"and is in excellent condition. Has a great locking device and a ring for a chain and is signed "10k". Lovely carving......$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

This Antonio Pineda ring features an oval turquoise cabochon alongside a pearl in this very flattering modernist design. It's a book piece design shown with a jade stone on p. 136 of Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda. Size is a generous 6.5. Face measures 3/4" x 13/16". Weight is 9.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, JVL Taxco 970, and the eagle assay 208. In excellent vintage condition.

Los Castillo - Taxco - Mexico

Modernist brass belt buckle with inlaid stones

2 1/8" x 1 3/16"

Good vintage condition with minor wear to lacquer finish

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A fabulous example of Taxco modernism by Los Ballesteros, this vintage Mexican silver and amethyst bracelet is as beautiful to look at as it is comfortable to wear. A couple of days ago I presented another creation by the same workshop and I will suggest that the two pieces are representative of their line of medium-width modernist link bracelets...

Listed Glendale artist Mary Owens was known for paintings, but she also made jewelry during her career. She died several years ago, and this figural pendant brooch was purchased directly from her estate. It was one of her personal pieces which she made for herself, circa 1950s. Large, at 3" tall. Unsigned but will come with a certificate of authenticity from the City of Glendale's Brand Library, which conducted the sale. Excellent vintage condition.

Typically innovative design from revered Finnish company Kupitaank Kulta. This unusual sterling silver tension setting suspends a complex moss agate cube over a sterling dish.

Marked with the Kulta 'anvil' hallmark, and "925S" for silver fineness. The pendant measures a large 2" x 7/8" and weighs 21.8 grams. Excellent condition.

From his third design period, this design is shown on the Spratling Silver website. Described as "round urns with three feet of silver and obsidian". These are collector quality, and this design is very seldom seen. They are very comfortable to wear, have beautiful movement, and look fabulous on. Measures 1 3/8" tall with a width of 11/16". Weight is 16.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the WS Script Square "WS William Spratling .925 Taxco Mexico" and the eagle assay 30...

This bracelet is hallmarked Mexico Silver and it is a refreshing take on a Spratling design but leaving it to be all of it's own originality. The bracelet is 1.5in. tall in the front with the repousse band goes to .50in. in the back. This is a heavy piece in your hands and is 2.5in. in diameter. There are 6 turquoise snake eye stones on the cuffs of the hands. The amethyst balls are free of any damage and they are 5/8th's in. wide and have a gorgeous deep purple color.

Though it is not uncommon to find Mexican silver fur pins, it is usually single pieces that are available. Here, however, there is a pair bearing the signature of the Los Castillo in a “bow and flower” design. I am not sure if the workshop ever made a whole parure available in this specific design - I have had the small bow necklace / bracelet sets in the past but this is an enhanced version, with more elements added to the bow and the bow itself bigger and fancier...

This is a 14K Charm....depicting a rider horse & sulky. With movable wheels the size is 7/16" X 15/16". Marked 14K on the flank of the Horse date this Gold charm ca. 1950

Antique Peranakan or Straits Chinese silver belt, probably early 20th century. With its Aceh style Phoenix bird theme this belt was traditionally used by ladies at weddings and other festivities. The buckle – now missing but easily replaced by a matching textile ribbon - would have held a larger version of the Phoenix motif. With diffuse marks but tested for a silver content of 500/1000. Weight 143 grams. Length "14 ½ / 74 and width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: fine.

A vintage c1915-20 long link 13-1/4" watch chain in 14k yellow gold. This chain measures 1/16" wide, it has a springring catch (marked 14K) and a swivel (obscured mark), and it weighs 6.4 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

This sterling silver buckle features translucent (plique a jour) enamel in a floral motif. These sash buckles with plique are quite unusual. The enamel is red, green, and two shades of blue. It is signed with a “JK” above another “JK” in a box. There are marks for London, 1886, and a duty mark. Measuring 3-1/8” x 2-1/4", it weighs 32.7g or 1.16 oz. It is in very good condition...

A Victorian 14k gold synthetic sapphire seed pearls leaf pin brooch from 1880-1890. This attractive2-1/8 x 5/8" brooch is of hollow construction and it has a finely tooled pinioned leaf with seed pearls and a claw-set synthetic sapphire. Fine gem stones like emeralds or sapphires were very expensive in the 19th and early 20th century, so synthetic gems were often used even in gold jewelry...