A well crafted sterling silver brooch by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA.
Measures almost 2" across and 1 1/4" high.
Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse floral design and a central turquoise cabochon.
In fine condition with minor tarnish. Rollover clasp holds securely.
Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.
Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.
An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a green bezel set cabochon by the Odd Krafters Shop of Chicago.
Stone measures 3/8" in diameter. May be Chrysoprase. Measures about a size 6 and can be adjusted slightly due to the overlapping band.
Marked on the back with OKS, Hand Made, and Sterling. The 'S' is partially struck. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it.
You can see the light hammering. Fine condition...
A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.
A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts design signed Peruzzi, Boston, and Sterling. Central design measures 4" across and 1 1/4" long including the dangle. Necklace measures 14 1/2" long. Could be made longer if needed with an extender. Warm patina, quality piece.
A pair of hammered sterling silver buckles by Edward H. Breese, who worked in Chicago from 1921-1940.
Measure 2" across and 1 3/4" high. Each one is marked on the back with the hallmark of EHB in a triangle and style number 126. They are also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought.
They are made from thick sterling and have a dark patina. Would make wonderful brooches.
Rare example from a talented Silversmith.
A well crafted pair of large sterling silver brooches by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. May be purchased as a pair or individually.
The single curved leaf brooch measures about 3" long and 1 5/8" across. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, Manca. Part of the mark is hidden under the clasp. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition. $145.
The double lily brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked A. Manca Hand Wrought Sterling...
This is one of our favorite pins! The colors are so pretty, and the leafy design is so very Arts & Crafts-y! It has a berry and leaf motif, highlighted by a central cushion-cut cabochon blue chalcedony (thought to bring good luck), with a round green aventurine cabochon on either side. Measuring 1-1/4” x 3/8", it is unmarked but tests as silver. It is in excellent condition, although the pin is a little bent (pretty typical for these old pieces)...
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver brooch with leaves or vines by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo.
Measures approximately 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition, warm patina.
A wonderfully crafted sterling silver brooch with leaves and cherries by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo. Measures approximately 1 1/8" across and 1" high. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Beautiful condition.
A finely crafted hammered sterling silver bracelet with six green, oval cabochons in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures 6 3/4" long and 1 1/4"high. Hook closure holds securely. Fine condition with minor tarnish.
Delicate organic design.
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet in the Chicago tradition of Arts and Crafts jewelry.
Lightly hammered. Measures 6" around with an opening of 3/4". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Handwrought. Has an intricate floral design around a central dog tooth pearl.
Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
Period aesthetic movement sterling pin by Parks Bros. & Rogers, Providence, c.1892, very much in the style of Shiebler. With the identical locking mechanism and style, this lovely pin with decorative "nature" concept measures 2 5/16" long by 1/2" wide. In excellent condition and with lovely patina, it is signed "4-leaf clover STERLING". Beautiful......$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Two vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Stavre Gregor Panis, who was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. One has a detailed floral and vine design and one has cut out gulls and a scalloped edge. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The rectangular brooch measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. Very detailed cut work. Nice contrast of textured and smooth sterling...
Silver and cornelian arts & crafts earrings by CARL RUOPOLI, a designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c. 1930's. These rich earrings(for pierced ears) have the beauty of Georg Jensen designs - they are rich and decorative and each measures 7/8" square. Each is signed "BY C. RUOPOLI STERLING" and are in excellent condition. They may have been converted from screwbacks but the marks have not been touched........$10 for insured US shipping.
A wonderful sterling silver cuff bracelet made for the United States Military Academy at West Point, (USMA), by the New York silver firm, L. Markowitz. Sterling overlay spells out USMA in Arts and Crafts stylized letters.
Measures 5" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" wide. The size could be adjusted if needed.
Marked Sterling, L. Markowitz, N. Y. Enscribed to commemorate the graduation of Ralph Arthur Koch, Class of what looks like 1924...
A well crafted sterling silver brooch or shoeclip by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 1" across and 2 3/8" high. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse floral design and a central green cabochon. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
The most perfectly designed period arts & crafts large bronze(or brass) and blus lapis ring, c.1915. Applied metal on metal with bezel set lapis ring(size 5) and measures a generous 1 1/4" by 5/8 at the front design. The band is 3/8" wide. The lapis is worn, otherwise ring is in excellent condition. This is one of the best designed and beautiful period arts & crafts ring I have ever seen.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
