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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #163067 (stock #T 332)
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Sold! Thank you again Rick and 'give' this in Good Health and Prosperity!
Who said, 'Thanks, excellent! Will be back before Christmas!'
Wonderful Sterling Ring size 6.75 (adjusts up to 7.25) which could be worn by either male or female musicologist or lover of music! Shank: 1/8" wide. Marked: "Leonore Doskow" and "Handmade Sterling". Please see closeup.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #316524 (stock #T 896)
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Sold! Thank you Linda & wear it in Good Health!

Who wrote, 'Thank you for the great pin and...'

Tested at least 90%+ silver pin pendant depicting a dancing couple w 6 different intact enamel colors in very good pre owned condition faintly marked: "Israel" on the bail, is 1 X 1 1/2" and weighs .4 or 11 Grams. Please see scans
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #615171 (stock #T 1569)
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SOLD, enjoy!
Margot style multi color enamel swordfish pendant stamped with listed Taxco silversmith: conjoined JF, assay 3, and STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO, pendant on equally vintage sterling 16.5" chain. Please see pics for full details as All Qs will be answered Here in lieu of email. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #463912 (stock #T 1415)
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SOLD. Wear this in good health!
SOLD 08, no price, no info. Bracelet resembling Modernists Maine's Clifford Russell, H.Fred Skaggs or even the work of Arthur King, but with various copyright and makers marks, in the use of multi color quartz crystal or glass and caged in handwrought sterling silver. For the smaller frame fitting comfortably and measuring 6 1/4 inside with hand made J hook engaged. 43 grams or 1 1/2 Ounces. Pink, mint Green & light smokey colors for year round wear. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #161099 (stock #T 305)
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Sold!

Thank you again Rick and Give this in Good Health and Prosperity!
Who said, 'rec'd both Doskow pieces, they are excellent!'
Smart Studio Sterling Pin marked: "Leonore Doskow" "Handmade Sterling". 1.5" X 1". Excellent Condition. Has Not been cleaned. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #459668 (stock #T1398)
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Sold, no price, no info. Graceful studio reticulated leaf pattern pin brooch signed stamped: 'Sterling Hand Made Russell' by this Maine jewelry artist, Clifford Russell. The textured surface is what silversmiths call 'reticulated' and does not always result in the same look. 2 1/2 X 1 3/4. Sold, no price, no info. REPLY: 6/4/09 Ms K, will do!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #327408 (stock #T 985)
ON HOLD. Vintage modernist unsigned, tested sterling silver hammered forged necklace with odd size links & 3 light blue ceramic beads on 3 hammered paddle drops. Does this not have a vague ish Fannie Hillsmith ish look to it? Nearby NH is lucky to have had a modernist artist such as Fannie Hillsmith living there. The Free earrings have same ceramic beads and appear to have been made using fancy sterling clips marked: "Ster. Pat. 1967965" representing the years 1934 to 1935...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #756239 (stock #T 1619)
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Sold - Thank you for your testimonial and wear them in good health!
SOLD, thank you! Circa 1970 graceful turquoise silver earrings stamped: STERLING HANDMADE by CARLOS DIAZ, a talented Tucson, Arizona silversmith whose family has been making Southwestern jewelry for decades.
1 1/2" layered tear drop shape, 12mm cabs which are smooth - please ignore the camera reflections and batting fuzz. Super vintage unpolished condition. My/15
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #261014 (stock #T 635)
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Sold! Thank you Lou and stop by often!
Who wrote, ' I Love the pin. It's a gift...'
Finely Filigreed Face Silver Pin simply marked Sterling for the Theater Arts Student. Pin base is a Ruffled Filigree Disc with a Modern Abstract Theatrical Face Bust wearing a hat bearing 6 flowers. Fine Condition at 1.75" across and weighs just under 1/2 ounce or 13 grams. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #271097 (stock #T 695)
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Round Sterling Pin Brooch Pendant with book listed mark: Hecho en Mexico 925 A C E Guadalajara in a triangle over "Sterling" depicting the Maya or Aztec Serpent Feathered Head Pre-Columbian Motif in chased and hammered technique. Around 5 grams and is just under 1.25" across with intact loop for chain and working clasp in as found unpolished condition. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291966 (stock #T 775)
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SOLD - Wear this is good health and thank you for your testimonial!
Sold, no price, no info please. Vintage Pin Brooch by New York Modernist stamped marked with maker's mark of LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. In wonderful pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand polish at no fee. 1 7/8" X 3/4" and weighs 8 Grams. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #175932 (stock #T 462)
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Sold! Thank you M and Enjoy it in Prosperity & Good Health!
Solid Ultra Modern Ring Signed: "S'Paliu" and "Spain 925 S" built up high with 2 inserted squarish chrysoprase stones. Resembles the "Moltke Denmark" ring on page 238 of Christie Romero's 3rd edition "Warman's Jewelry", but this one is of course by a Spain Modernist. Very Architectural! Size 7.5. 1.25" N to S and 5/8" wide. Shank is 1/4" wide and 1+ mm thick. Just under 1/2" oz. postal scale...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #275862 (stock #717)
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Donated - Gift Certificate
Reward for mystery maker - see below. Look at the mystery marks book piece. Flock of geese. Modern Scandinavian sterling silver modernist geese bird flock pin brooch seen in at least one book and signed in back with several interesting touchmarks, hallmarks.
1.5 X 2" with the hand wrought look. The back shows decades of dark rich wonderful patina that sterling of this age gets.
Very Nice pre-owned unpolished condition, yet will hand cloth polish for you Free...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #377999 (stock #T 1253)
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SOLD Wear in good health!
SOLD. Vintage Hammered Forged Studio Made Mod almost cross over Multi Enamel Bracelet Cuff stamped: HANDWROUGHT STERLING on it and the ring with applied naive leaves at shoulders is not signed by the maker. Possibly a One of a Kind piece as many/most studio pieces are. 50 Grams or 1.7 Oz. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #443192 (stock #T 1370)
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SOLD - Wear it in good health!
SOLD. From Los Castillos Taller in Taxco, a sought after mixed metals sterling, copper, brass hinged bangle bracelet Stamped: METALES CASTILLO, Hecho en Mexico, assay # 15 and style # 143. Possible custom order for a smaller frame.
Please view photo 3 for dimensions, etc.
Weighs a substantial 1.3 Oz or 37 grams. Very strong push clasp and loved pre owned unpolished condition.
SOLD, no price, no info.
Soon will list a pair of parrot earrings by same!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #160698 (stock #T 298)
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SOLD! Thank you D, may she wear them in Good Health and Prosperity!

Who said, '...she loves them! She wears them all the time.'

C 1955 Signed by Esther Lewittes (1904-1990) California Studio Artist Clip Earrings. Wonderful Modernism Jewelry.
SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #455496 (stock #T 1387 ABC)
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SOLD. Vintage Sterling Bangle Bracelet Collectors: A)Mexican Mixed Metals Metales; B)unsigned maybe Danecraft; C) Lunt Sterling # 72 rich ornate. First two 2 1/2" across inside each, the Lunt is 2 5/8", each approx 1/8 wide. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #461034 (stock #T 1403)
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SOLD ENJOY!
Mexican Graceful leaf & floral pin stamped signed: Sterling Taxco and the script "D G" for Damaso Gallegos who once worked for Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. 15mm prong set tear drop shape green stone. 2 3/8 X 1 3/8 and in beautiful condition with the appropriate amount of rich darkening in the crevices.
SOLD 06, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #157746 (stock #T 281)
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SOLD!

Thank You and wear it in
Good Health and Prosperity!
Sold. Very much the "Matilde Poulat" pre- Hispanic, open cut style in Coral, Amethyst, Turquoise and Sterling Brooch marked: "Mat'l Mexico 925" and another mark. This naive, primitive piece has NOT been cleaned.
See Closeups for mark, info. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #270101 (stock #T 690)
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SOLD, Happy Birthday, Ms PJB, wear this in good health!
Sold, no price, no info. Stamped Signed Initials "SCC" and Sterling, this Modernist or simply Bench Made Studio Ring with a 22 X 28 mm Bezel Set Agate or Jasper Dome Gem that sits ~ 1/4" high in the bezel in Delish Swirls of Golden Amber Brown, Foggy Gray and touch of Paprika hues. For the Power Forefinger presently adjusted to 6.75, but could easily adjust up or down. In Very Nice pre-owned Unpolished condition and weighs .5 Ounce or 16 Grams. Sold, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291973 (stock #T 776)
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Sold thank you again MC!
Marked Stamped: "LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING" Pin Brooch in the shape of what looks like Cinderella's Pumpkin, Posey Pin or Tulip shape. Alas, it has a booboo! Thus the low price. The safety was not present when this was acquired, yet it holds super safely. Unpolished and beautiful at 1/2 Oz or 16 Grams and 1 7/8" X 1.5". Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #338470 (stock #T 1070)
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Sold Thank you again Cheryl for your Testimonial!
Mod Unusual Cut Out Silver Sandwiched Horn between 2 .925 squares stamped: TAXCO MEXICO around AAB, a listed silversmith. Crushed turquoise inlay circles. Just under 7/8" across and sits on the diagonal. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1960 item #349946 (stock #T 1135)
SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #168176 (stock #T 373)
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Sold! Thank You C, Wear it in Good Health & Prosperity!
Who said, 'I can't tell you how beautiful this cross is...'
Sold. Ultra Modern Abstract Cross Pendant Marked: "Orb Sterling" for Otto R. Bade who in the 1940's was foreman for Frank Rebajes, then bought Rebajes equipment in the 1950's. The earlier pieces are Without Stones. Small:1 1/9" X 5/8" wide. In perfect condition.
Sold, no price, no other info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #300357 (stock #T 803)
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Sold, thank you again Jean and wear this in Good Health, who wrote, 'The package just came and I LOVE everything!!'
Sold. Beautifully chased substantial cuff bracelet marked: "S. Kirk & Son" Sterling, the mark used from 1932 to 1961, on one end and "Chrysanthemum 15-11 inside the other rounded end. Nice heft at 1.3 Oz or 38 Grams and is just under 1" wide by 7" inside which Includes the flexible 3/4" opening. Very nice preowned condition
Sold, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #136357 (stock #T 128)
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Sold! Thank you Deb and wear this in Good Health!
Who wrote, 'THANK YOU!!! My brooch arrived in extraordinary time and it is beautiful.'
SOLD. C 1950 Leaf Pin with applied granulation by Isidro Garcia Pina from Taxco, signed in script "Maricela 925 Tasco" as seen in the book "Mexican Silver" page 160. Very good condition 2 5/8" X 1 1/2". SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #493342 (stock #T 1474)
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SOLD - ENJOY!
ALL SOLD, no price, no info. Both Ballesteros & Maricela among other Taxco Mexico silversmiths produced this open cut work design cuff bracelet, but have you ever seen the rings. These are by different makers, stamped marked Mexico, sterling, assay 1 & 3, CJ, RJP. A) Smallish cuff 1" wide X 6 1/4 includes flexible opening; B)Ring assay 3, RJP mrk, @ 7 1/4 size X 1/2 wide; C) Ring assay 1, CJ mrk size 7 1/2 - both rings can be stacked. All super vintage condition. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1350288 (stock #T1834)
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Sold! Wear them in good health "A" and thank you for your fab testimonial!
Sold - thank you "A"!. A bird doll motif. Vintage tri mixed metal or metales casados articulated parrot non pierced SB earrings with sputnik like radiations or feathers on the head, open mouthed, wearing a flouncy skirt with tinkling bells.
The native peoples often made dolls in the shape of the local animals for the children to play. These are wearing skirts...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #420753 (stock #1350)
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Sold Thank You
Mystery maker reward solved - see below. From the Boston area Arts Crafts to Modernist jewelry making art illustrator community, this hand wrought chased moss agate odd eye pin brooch stamped: A.C.K. Sterling.
2 X 1 1/2
Weighs 1/2 Oz or 15 grams.
Moss agate is 28 X 32mm. Art Crafts to Mid Century styling. A bit of artist info will accompany this very vintage no issues studio piece...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #450456 (stock #T 1381)
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SOLD - Wear this in good health!
SOLD. Vintage reticulated chased punched Aztec Maya pre Columbian figural serpent idol motif sterling silver pin pendant signed: P Lugo Plata Artistica Taxco Mexico 925 & looks like assay #3 or 5. Applied rope around the 1 3/4" pin. SOLD, no price, no info please.
Reply to C 4/20/11: price is private to protect collector's interest and no other info is known about this maker.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #325801 (stock #T 972)
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SOLD. Wear this in good health and thank you for your kind words!
SOLD. Later California era, after 1957, marked "Sterling by Cini" Scorpio Figural Pin stamped: Sterling by Cini on rectangle tab and the "C" copyright mark. 15 Grams weight, 2". Lighter weight than his earlier Boston jewelry. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #340056 (stock #T 1083 abc)
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Sold, thank you B, wear them in Good Health!
Who wrote, 'Yes, the ivory and silver bangles arrived ...not taken them off since!'
Vintage Sterling Silver Bangle Bracelets yet So Today! Stamped BEAU STERLING. All 2 1/2" across inside. A) is 1/8" wide lines & dots: B) 1/4" wide and non textured: C) 3/16" wide chased 'vine' for a total wt of 1.1 Oz or 31 grams. Very nice vintage condition. Please see pix
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #463156 (stock #T 1413)
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Trocadero Auction
TROCADERO AUCTION 2013. 1950s, fully marked signed: Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Assay # 15 and Style # 256. Sterling Green Mosaic or Mozaico Malachite Inlay SB Earrings in Origami Bird motif at just under 1 X 5/8". 3013. SB turnwheels are very secure, all mosaic intact and still unpolished. Won at auction, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #178932 (stock #T 496)
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This item has been shipped. Signed Modern Hammered Clip: Copper, Brass, Sterling Figural Accents Scribed mark: "...M A S" ? on back and other illegible camera shy marks. Thomas Mann? Two bezel set cabochons in Lapis and either Sodalite or Onyx. 2 X 1.75" and weighs a bit under 1 Oz or 26 Grams on postal scale. Lots and Lots of patina on this studio piece. This has Not been polished. EXcellent Vintage condition. SOLD no price no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #178487 (stock #T 486 )
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Sold, thank you Jean, who wrote, 'The package just came and I LOVE everything!!'
Studio Signed Sterling Modern Mixed Metals Heart Shape Pin Brooch with red cabochons and script that looks like "Dr. N. Yanode"? and "S S". Very expressive piece. .6 oz or 17 Grams on postal scale and 2 X 2.25". Textured background, nice vintage condition with secure pin back. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #416674 (stock #T 1337)
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Sold. Interesting Sterling Silver Coiled Cobra Ring marked W Superimposed S or $ sign in Half Circle and other obliterated marks. Has some age as the eye area's lines are a bit softened from age. Presently @ 7.5 yet your jeweler could resize. North to South 1 5/8" and no issues.
Sold - Price, nor any other info - Not available