CUFFLINKS

A wonderful pair of mid 20th century modernist cufflinks by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee; each is about 1-1/8" x 3/4"; one is marked: "STERLING" and the other, "BURKEE;" nice patina, fine condition.

 $250.00 (item #SMM029)

Irvin and Bonnie Burkee were a husband and wife team who created jewelry in the modernist tradition beginning in the 1940s.  Irvin died in 2007.  A more complete biography can be found in my book, Form & Function, American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970 and their work was included in the exhibit "American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970" at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 2008.  Please see MODERN SILVER magazine archives:
www.modernsilver.com/Americanmodernistjewelry.htm

 Fabulous, sculptural tie bar by mid 20th century American jeweler, Toni Catanzaro; about 2-1/2" long 1/4"wide; marked: "TONI CATANZARO;" fine condition with great patina.

$450.00 (item #SMM021) NEW!

Josephine and Antoinette Catanzaro were sisters from a large Sicilian family from Buffalo, New York.  In the 1950s, through a course in jewelry making, the sisters discovered a lifetime passion for metalworking. In 1959, they opened a shop called The house of Crafts in Buffalo where they had an onsite studio for creating their own pieces in silver and gold.  they exhibited their work, widely, in the U.S. and sold through retail craft outlets in New York and Boston.

Information about the Josephine and Antoinette Catanzaro and photographs of their work can be found in my book, Form & Function, American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970 and theri work was included in the exhibit "American Modernist Jewelry, 1940 - 1970" at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 2008.

SOLD  (item #KAR001)

See "Christoffersen Designed, Danish/American Silversmith Kurt Eric Christoffersen", MODERN SILVER magazine Feb./March, 2005.

$250.00 (item #SMS025)

Beautiful Allan Alder sterling cufflinks with enamel ladybugs; about 1" diameter; signed: "ALLAN ADLER, STERLING;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #BR005)

Large, beautifully designed gold cufflinks with amethysts by Art Smith; each is about 1-1/8" x 7/8"; constructed in two layers so the amethyst cabochons float in between; has typical Art Smith patination on parts of the gold; findings are marked "14K" and cufflinks are marked "Art Smith" (in script); cufflinks come from a private New York collection of a couple who purchased these and other pieces directly from Smith; fine condition.

Art Smith (1917-1982) was a New York silversmith who's African American heritage influenced his sculptural jewelry forms.  More than any other modernist jeweler of his day, Art Smith was concerned with ornamenting the human form.  His primitive-inspired, biomorphic constructions can only be truly understood in relation to the body. "A piece of jewelry, he said, "is a whatisit? until you relate it to the body...Like line, form and color, the body is a material to work with. It is one of the basic inspirations in creating form...(the question is) not how do bracelets go, but what can be done with an arm?"

Information from my book, Modernist Jewelry, The Wearable Art Movement.

$2,850.00 (item #M1027)

An exquisite pair of gold cufflinks by Art Smith; ancient bronze Greek coins set in oxidized disks; ingeniously designed backs; each is approximately 1" diameter; marked: "Art Smith" in script; fine condition.

$2,250.00 (item #BR001)

Ronald Hayes Pearson handmade sterling cufflinks, c. 1950s-60s; size about 1" x 5/8"; marked: "RH PEARSON;" fine condition.

$260.00 (item #SMMJ002)

Paul Lobel cufflinks; handmade figure-eight link back; approximately 5/8" X 5/8"; marked: "LOBEL, STERLING;" slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$325.00 (item #MS-M0365)

Great mid 20th century mixed metals cufflinks; sterling, brass, and copper; design reminiscent of work by Peter or Daniel Macchiarini; about 1" x 5/8"; marked: "STER.PAT.2472958;" slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$225.00 (item #MS-M0366)

A sleek, elegant pair of Esther Lewittes sterling and ebony cufflinks; about 1" x 3/4"; signed: "Lewittes, STERLING;" fine condition.

$335.00 (item #BR004)

A great pair of Sam Kramer sterling amoeboid cufflinks, c. 1940s-50s; about 1-1/4" x 3/4"; stamped with Kramer mushroom mark and: "STERLING;" fine condition.

This pair of cufflinks is pictured in my book, Modernist Jewelry, 1930 - 1960, The Wearable Art Movement on page 31.

SOLD (item #BR002)

Substantial  Sam Kramer sterling cufflinks, c. 1940s-50s; layered biomorphic, three-dimensional design; about 1" x 7/8"; stamped with Kramer's mushroom stamp; fine condition.

$1,080.00 (item #BR003)

Very cool handwrought cufflinks, c. 1948; great modernist relief design; each is about 7/8" diameter; marked faintly on the back of one: "1948" and "Rob" on the other; one of the bars is slightly loose, but works fine and is marked: "STERLING;" otherwise fine condition with great patina.

$265.00 (item #HPM002)

Modern design mid-20th century enamel on copper cufflinks by Robert & Audrey Engstrom; approximately 1" square; signed "Engstrom" (in script); some very minor enamel loss on the edges and corners and a little oxidation on the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

$125.00  (item #M0253)

Los Castillo onix negro (black onyx), sterling cufflinks; about 3/4" x 1/2"; marked: "ONIX NEGRO, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, LOS CASTILLO TAXCO" and eagle mark with number 15; some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #HP005)

Carmen Beckmann sterling cufflinks, about 5/8" x 5/8"; marked: "BECKMANN, MEXICO, STERLING;" nice patina; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$135.00 (item #HP006)

Miguel Melendez sterling, faceted amethyst, and pearl cufflinks; nice patina; 1" x 1/4"; marked: "m" (lower case) within a "C" (the "m" curls around itself to form a "C") "TAXCO" on one cufflink and "MADE IN MEXICO" circling an eagle mark; slight surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

Handmade sterling cufflinks; interesting abstract design and good weight; tops are approximately 1" x 3/8"; great patina, fine condition.

$85.00 (item #M0222)

David-Andersen, Norway, sterling modern design cufflinks; each is about 1-1/8" x 3/8"; marked: "DA" (over scales stamp), STERLING, NORWAY, 925S;" some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$155.00 (item #S141)

Hermann Siersbol rosewood and silver triangle cufflinks of Denmark; they are probably late 1940's, early 1950's; approximately 1-1/2" x 1/2" x 3/16" thick; the engraved toggles move back an forth; they are marked: "925S, HS"; some surface wear, fine condition.

$250.00 (item #SM-S723)

Early handmade sterling cufflinks by Comanche silversmith. Jim Little Wolf; each is about 1" x 3/4" and marked: "STERLING and "Jim Little Wolf;" each is in fine condition with only a tiny bit of loss to the oxidation on one cufflink.

SOLD (item #SNA001)

Sholtz and Lammel matte, cloisonné enamel cufflinks in shades of blue; great abstract design, c. 1960s; I'm unsure of the type of metal--looks like silver but there are no marks so I'm assuming it is not sterling; each is about 3/4" square; marked with "S" (in a circle) fro Sholtz & Lammel, Germany; fine condition with no chips or crazing.

$225.00 (item #SMS027) NEW!

A fun pair of copper and enamel cufflinks; about 1" x 3/4"; unmarked: one very tiny chip in the enamel on the side of one cufflink; otherwise fine condition.

$45.00 (item #SMMJ001)NEW!

RINGS

CHESTER NEZ STERLING & MOSAIC RING

Navajo sterling and mosaic stone ring by Chester Nez; turquoise of many colors (one piece with flecks of gold), coral, mother-of-pearl, lapis, sugalite and onyx create a unique figural design; about size 13;  wonderful wide band with deep abstract design and dark patination; marked: "C. NEZ, J. STERLING M;" fine condition.

DOUGLAS NAVA STERLING AND TURQUOISE RING WITH OTHER STONES

Sterling and turquoise ring with lapis, coral, mother-of-pearl and bone (or ivory); wonderful, geometric design with a unique band; marked with maker's mark of two inverted mountains, one intersected with a short line; about size 9; fine condition.

Great looking Ed Levin handmade ring; I believe it is early work; sterling with gold wash (some of the gold wash is worn); about size 9 and approximately 1/2" wide; marked: "LEVIN" (in block letters), STERLING"; fine condition.

SOLD (item #M0175)

Daniel Macchiarini dot ring; sterling, copper, onyx and ivory; about size 12; fine condition

$750.00 (item #M0245)

Daniel Macchiarini dot ring with square back; great design; sterling, copper, onyx and ivory; about size 9-3/4; fine condition.

$750.00 (item #M0246)

Great design, sterling, ivory and ebony "half dot" ring by Emma Macchiarini; about size 9; top is approximately 7/8" x 3/8" band is approximately 3/8" wide at the front; marked: "EMM"; fine condition.

$650.00 (item #M0247)

Sterling and ivory "bow" ring by Emma Macchiarini; about size 8; band is approximately 3/8" wide at the front; marked: "EMM"; fine condition.

$650.00 m #M0248)

CUFFS & BRACELETS

Great looking handmade sterling bracelet with linked panels, unique designs on each panel; very wearable, sturdy without being too heavy; fits larger wrist, approximately. 9" long x  1/2" wide; marked: "925"; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD (item #M0348)

$2,500.00 (item #KZX004)

Navajo sandcast turquoise and sterling cuff; design has five large turquoise stones, heavy gauge sterling; 2-1/2" inside diameter, 2" wide, 1-1/2" opening; fine condition.

SOLD (item #HG044)

BUCKLES, BELTS, & BOLOS

Sterling belt buckle with pre-Columbian bird design; heavy and substantial; about 2-3/4" x 2-1/4"; marked; "MOTA, TASCO, MEXICO, 0925," and eagle stamp with illegible number; shows substantial surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$350.00  (item #X573)

$565.00 (item #GCN001)

Large, handmade sterling belt buckle with bezel set turquoise; about 4-1/8" x 2-1/4"; marked with what appears to be "Lori Cas;" Sterling;" a little roughness around the edges (may be original), otherwise fine condition.

Effie Calabaza, Zuni sterling, turquoise, and coral bolo tie on braided leather; wonderful large sterling piece; about 2-5/8" x 2", with 2 snake motifs with turquoise eyes, four turquoise stones, and coral with some stamping; end of bolo has silver guards with coral and turquoise with snake pendants on each; stamped: "EFFIE C., ZUNI;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$535.00 (item #HG015)

Navajo sterling and turquoise concha belt with stamping and repoussé; each concha is about 1-3/4" X 2-1/4", buckle is about 2-1/4" square with five turquoise stones; altogether the belt is approximately 36" long with 8" link chain for adjustment; no marks; nice patina, light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$460.00 (item #HG030)

Wonderful, stamped Navajo sterling and turquoise concha belt; measures about 45-1/2" long; buckle is about 1-1/4" x 1-7/8"; each concha is about 2" x 1"; no maker's mark; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$435.00 (item #HG031)

Navajo heavy gauge sterling, coral and leather concha belt; the leather belt is approximately 44-1/2" long with three notches for various lengths; each concha is of heavy gauge sterling and is about 2-3/8" x 1-1/4"; no marks; light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$535.00 (item #HG032)

Native American heavy gauge sandcast sterling and turquoise belt; approximately 35" leather belt with 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" buckle and  conchas, total length of belt with buckle is 37"; leather has some wear, with various holes punched in by hand; a very small chip on two turquoise, otherwise fine condition.

$735.00 (item #HG033)

Great looking Mexican mixed metals bolo; double-headed serpent design; silver, copper, brass and turquoise; about 39" overall braided leather cord with silver tips; slide is marked: "METALES, TAXCO, SH, HECHO EN MEXICO," and eagle mark with number "3;" cord shows some wear; slide is in fine condition with great patina.

SOLD (item #X473)

Beautifully designed and handmade sterling bolo with large bezel set turquoise and coral; leather cord with tooled sterling tips; bolo is approximately 2-5/8" x 2-1/8" and is marked: "STERLING;" finding for the bolo is marked: "BENNETT, PAT. PEND."; leather cord is about 38" long overall; fine condition.

BOXES

Handcrafted, teak jewelry chest, pegged and beautifully designed by mid 20th century Danish designers Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen; inside has adjustable slats for various sized sections; about 12-1/4 x 11-1/2" x 3-3/4" high in back, tapering to 2-3/8" high in front; label on back reads: "Willy Beck, Snedkermester, Classensgade 25A, Kbhvn. Ĝ." and also stamped on label: "MADE IN DENMARK;" most likely this piece had a mirror at one time that has been removed; otherwise fine condition with lovely soft patina.

$335.00 (item #HPS002)

An exceptionally beautiful box by Los Castillo; box is made from sterling silver and copper with rosewood interior; top is inlaid with malachite, mother-of-pearl and terracotta-colored small tiles; box weighs about 1 pound 3 ounces and is about 4-5/8" x 3-5/8" x 1-3/8" tall; fine condition with nice patina; marked on the bottom: "HANDWROUGHT, LOS CASTILLO, MEXICO."

$825.00 (item #CJX021)

Great vintage Victoria of Taxco copper box with applied sterling silver donkeys, figures and knobs; interior also appears to be silver--I have not polished it; wonderful old patina; about 4-3/16" x 5-1/4" x 7/8" deep; shows wear, but it is very charming! Marked on bottom: "262, VICTORIA, TAXCO, MEXICO."  (This box fits playing cards.)

$375.00 (item #X648)

Exquisite hand-wrought sterling box with carved stone Aztec face, (I am unsure of the stone, but it is a soft blue and tan); circa 1930s; approximately 5-1/4" x 3-3/8" x 1-1/2" high; marked with conjoined "FD" mark and what appears to be "980;" a few very minor dents, otherwise fine condition.

$1,150.00 (item #X725)

Brass lidded box with stone tile mosaic by Salvador Teran, c. 1950s; about 4-3/8" high x 3-1/16" wide x 2-1/4" deep; soft blue-green stone; interior and bottom is lavender (glaze or paint); marked: "Salvador, HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, 424;" fine condition.

$725.00 (item #X641)

Great looking black Art Deco Bakelite box with chrome sphinx-like dog on the top; made for Swank--probably to hold a men's cufflinks set; about 1-3/4" high x 3-1/4" wide; shows some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$125.00 (item #KK046)

BAR ACCESSORIES, COOKING & KITCHEN PIECES

William Spratling sterling silver jigger; about 5" high; one end is 1-3/4" diameter and the other 1-1/2" diameter; marked with the "WS" script mark and "WILLIAM SPRATLING, TAXCO, MEXICO" (used from 1951 - 1967); top and bottom edges are slightly irregular from wear, otherwise fine condition.

SOLD  (item #X644)

A wonderful set of what I believe are salt spoons by Hector Aguilar, probably c. 1950s-60s; each one is about 4" long; marked: "TALLER BORDA, TAXCO, 940," Aguilar "HA" stamp and eagle stamp with number "9;" great patina and condition.

$425.00 (item #X768)

Large sterling-handled meat fork by Hector Aguilar, probably c. 1950s; handle appears to be stainless steel; about  11-3/4" overall; marked" "940, HA (in circle), TAXCO;" very substantial piece, light surface wear, good patina, fine condition.

 $875.00 (item #X719)

Beautiful, large and heavy sterling candle snuffer by Hector Aguilar, c. 1950s; about 12-3/4" long; marked: "STERLING, HA (in circle), TAXC0," and eagle mark with number "9"; great patina, some light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

 $395.00 (item #X720)

Early sterling silver long spoon by Hector Aguilar (most likely c. 1940s), great patina; about 10-1/8" long; bowl is approximately 1-3/8" diameter and 1/2" deep; marked "940, TAXCO, HA;" some surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$575.00  (item #X721)

Hector Aguilar long knife with sterling and wood handle, probably c. 1940s; blade appears to be steel; about 15-3/8" long (total length); handle is approximately 5" long x 1" wide x slightly over 12" thick; blade is marked: "MADE IN MEXICO, TAXCO, and HA (in circle); blade has some surface rust and discoloration, otherwise fine condition.

 $795.00 (item #X722)

Great modern design handwrought sterling fork by Porter Blanchard; about 10-1/8" long; marked: "PORTER BLANCHARD HANDMADE STERLING;" light surface wear, otherwise fine condition.

$325.00 (item #ST101)

Copper tray with stone tile mosaic by Salvador Teran, c. 1950s; beautiful deep reddish-brown patina; about 12-1/2" long x 6" wide; tiles are in fine condition; tray has a crack through the metal on one end (see larger photograph on html page); marked: "HANDWROUGHT, HECHO EN MEXICO, Salvado, 425."

$225.00 (item #X642)

ETC.

A wonderful, small bronze bust of Franklin Roosevelt, c. 1933; slightly caricature-like, but very well done; solid bronze--makes a wonderful paper weight-- weighs about 1 pound, 4 ounces; approximately 3" high; in the casting: "19 F.D. ROSSEVELT 33;" fine condition.

SOLD (item #MMKK001)

Three hand-wrought and hammered sterling warrior sculptures--found in Duluth, Minnesota; tallest sculpture of two figures is about 4-1/4", man holding a spear is about  3" tall and the man wielding a sword approximately 3-1/2" high; all are in fine condition with nice patina.

SOLD (item #SSC001)

Three hand-wrought silver sculptures--found in Duluth, Minnesota; I'm unsure if these are sterling and haven't tested them; man with bow and arrow is about 2-1/2" high, tallest abstract sculpture is about 3-1/8" high and smaller abstract sculpture with onyx is about 2" high; fine condition with nice patina.

SOLD (item #SSC002)

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