Sterling trillium flower brooch hand made by the Canadian silversmith Andrew Fussell (1904 -1983). Along with Harold Gordon Stacey and Douglas Boyd, Fussell founded the Metal Arts Guild in Toronto. Some of his silver pieces are in the collection of the National Gallery of Canada. The brooch measures almost 2" across and is in fine condition with a nice patina. The three larger petals are hand hammered or beaten whereas the smaller three were formed smooth creating an interesting aesthetic contrast. Signed: Hand Made Sterling - Mark - Fussell - Toronto - 1972. Dimensions: 2" X 2".
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Modern molded glass and sandwiched metal pendant was purchased from the estate of Frances Higgins, c. 1960 - '70s. Unsigned. Thin sheets of metal are forever bonded within the interior space. Size: 1-1/5" X 1-1/5". Condition is excellent with no chips or scratches. The cotton cord is vintage and appears to be original to the piece. Frances Higgins and her husband Micahel created one of a kind pieces from 1942 to 2004. Their work is becoming highly collectible. Reference: 'Modernist Jewelry - 1930 - 1960; The Wearable Art Movement' by Marbeth Schon pp. 235-236.
$110.00 USD

Beautiful vintage Ronald Hayes Pearson twisted sterling brooch with Amethyst stone. Approximately 2-3/4" x 1-1/4". Marked: "PEARSON, STERLING for Ronald Hayes Pearson. Some light surface wear; otherwise in excellent condition with a gorgeous patina.

Pearson started making jewelry shortly after WWII and eventually settled in Rochester New York where he met other artists with similiar ideals and opened the Studio One art gallery. Pearson was active from 1947 to 1997.
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Hand wrought by Ronald Hayes Pearson and sold through "Shop1" in Rochester NY, where he and other artists set up shop. Cut and hammered from a single thick piece of sterling. Some slight surface wear, otherwise excellent condition. Dimensions: 14" inside diameter - will fit medium to smaller neck. Pearson was active from 1947 to 1997.
$225.00 USD

Signed "Sterling-Sauteur-Renoir (c) ". Lovely stylized pair of birds brooch in sterling silver. Condition is excellent with slight surface wear, no dings, dents or deep scratches. Sauteur pins, especially in this condition and large size are quite rare. A wonderfully perfect addition to a modern silver collection. Dimensions: 3" X 2".
$120.00 USD

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Andodized and brushed sterling brooch / pendant by Otto R. Bade. Signed "Orb Sterling" in script. Can be worn as a pendant with a sterling wire collar or leather cord. Some tiny flecks in original lacquer only visible under magnification, otherwise in excellent condition. Dimensions: 3-3/4" X 1-1/4".
$110.00 USD

Lovely satin finish sterling brooch signed "Orb". Designed by Otto R. Bade. Ca. 1960's. Excellent condition. Dimensions: 3" X 2".
$110.00 USD

This is a magnificent Rebajes brooch made of a single thick sheet of sterling silver. Ca. 1960s. Excellent condition. A beautiful addition to any collection. 3" X 7/8" wide. Actual shipping costs apply.
$225.00 USD

Wonderful design and quite large at 3-1/4" X 1-1/4". Signed 'Rebajes Sterling'. Can be worn as a pendant from a cord or sterling wire collar. Very rare pea pod design in excellent condition.
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Hand wrought from a thick sheet of sterling. Hand hammered edges. In very good condition. 2 tiny scratches caused by the circular motion of the tips of the springed leaves are natural to the piece. Sterling Rebajes is rare and extremely collectible. Dimensions: 2-1/2" X 2".
$195.00 USD

Signed "Sterling & Levin" for Ed Levin. Reference: This cuff is featured on pg. 81 of Modernist Jewelry 1930-1960 by Marbeth Schon. Hand wrought and in fine condition. There are no deep scratches, dings or dents. Cuff can be adjusted to fit a 6 to 8 inch wrist.
$295.00 US