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Description: Florentine Panteah Cuff Bracelet - One of the most respected Zuni artists of the 1960's and 70's, Mr. Panteah's work is difficult to find and continues to appreciate in value. Done in what appears to be mother of pearl, coral, turquoise and onyx, this intricate inlay depicts a scene that my extremely limited knowledge of Native American culture does not wish to speculate upon as I would undoubtedly be wrong, but I am assuming this is a religious ritual. (If anyone would be so kind as to let me know, I would appreciate it.) Quite heavy, 1 1/4" back opening and 1 7/16" wide. Also incised with what I am assuming is the name of the original owner. A collectors' piece to cherish. Item: XB3-145 Price: $625.00 US |
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Description: Mexican Silver and Onyx Bracelet and Earring Set - Bracelet is marked 925 on one end, sterling and "xico" on the other, plus something else that I can't identify because of the unevenness of the stamping. Made of four slightly curved hinged links, with each link having two diamond shaped onyx sections that is actually made up of a square and four small triangular pieces; each onyx shape is separated by silver (almost an inlaid effect), and each diamond shape accented with small silver balls. Made for a small 6 1/2" wrist. Push in clasp. Matching earrings are screwback and marked sterling and also Hecho en Mexico and other markings that I cannot see because the finding is in the way. Item: XS3-121 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Siam Sterling Hinged Peacock Brooch with Colored Niello - I am not sure what the purpose of the hinge is in this piece, but it certainly makes for an interesting 3 dimensional effect. Done in a cobalt blue and a carnelian colored red-brown. Marked Sterling Siam; safety pin type clasp. 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". Item: XP3-063 Price: $34.50 US  |
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Description: Siam Sterling Niello Necklace - Remember Anna and the King of Siam? Well, Siam is the old name for Thailand. This type of piece shows different Thai gods and goddesses on each of the "plaques" in the front portion of the piece, with a fancy alternating link chain for the back. These were apparently brought home for wives and girlfriends of servicemen during the Vietnamese conflict in the 1960's and 1970's. Marked Sterling Made in Siam on both the hook clasp and one of the clasps, 15" long; plaques are about 3/4" in diameter. One of the better quality and more difficult to find pieces of this type. Item: XN3-168 Price: $45.00 US   |
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Description: FarFan Sterling Bracelet with Green Stone "Faces" - Marked "FarFan" in the center of a circle with 925 and Hecho around the outside and some other illegiblel writing that I assume would say "en Mexico" if it had been stamped squarely. Also, an eagle mark with a 13 in the center. Billie Hougart's book on Mexican markings indicates that this was a mark supposed to be reserved for William Spratling but that it often is seen on FarFan and Los Ballesteros and even Antonio Pineda pieces. I have not been able to find out anything about FarFan except that this mark was probably manufactured in Mexico City. I am assuming that these faces are stone but what exactly it is is unknown - too warm to be glass and seems unlikely to be plastic, pieces are quite uniform but don't seem to be identical. Piece has 9 hinged links; push -in clasp. 7 1/8" x 5/8". Item: XB3-126 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Mexican Sterling Green Mask Earrings - These are probably a little darker forest-y green than what is indicated in my picture; they would make a nice set with the FarFan bracelet above. Earrings are screwback and are marked "Mexico Silver" around the part where the finding is attached to the back of the earring body. About 1" x 1/2". Excellent original condition. Item: XE3-138 Price: $24.50 US |
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Description: Mexican Sterling Earrings with Onyx - Screwback earrings are marked "Silver Mexico" on both findings and one earring is marked 925 Mexico. Apparently these were handmade as the left earring measures 1 mm smaller horizontally than the right earring. Small fracture on righthand earring. 3/4" x 7/16". Item: XE3-159 Price: $12.50 US |
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Description: Sterling Canadian Sash Pin - This piece is marked sterling in two places and has a hallmark that I have not been able to identify. Burgundy enamel outlines the pin; center maple leaf has green, yellow and red-orange in what appears to be a kind of cloisonné style. Slight loss of enameling on some of the tips of the maple leaf. Priced accordingly Item: XP3-031 Price: $65.00 US |
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Description: Sterling Gold Obsidian Ring - Golden rutile-like needles are apparent in the obsidian of this piece, and the silver work is done in a floral design. Obsidian carving is very similar to but not identical to other pieces we have had. Ring is marked sterling and is approximately size 6-6.5. Item: XR3-032 Price: $20.00 US |
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Description: David Andersen Norway Sterling Topaz Enamel Earrings - A well-known D-A design, these are signed D-A, 925S, Sterling, Norway, and a W? in a circle, with a star in a circle preceding D-A. One clip mechanism is marked "metal". 1 1/8" x 1". Excellent condition. Item: XE3-179 Price: $25.00 US |
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Description: Sterling? Sombrero Earrings - Ole! Filigree style with original patina; screwback, about .875" in diameter. Marked Mexico Silver. Item: XE3-034 Price: $15.00 US |
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Description: Spanish 3-D Ship Pin - This is marked simply "Spain" and is done to simulate "Toledo Gold" work. About 1 1/2" in diameter and 3/8" deep. Probably a tourist piece, perhaps depicting a ship of Columbus's time or a Spanish Armada vessel. Item: XP3-082 Price: $15.00 US |
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Description: Sterling Topazio Portugal Filigree Brooch - A well-made, 3-dimensional piece that has a vermeil goldwash on the main portion of the leaves and high points of the center, with the border and curved areas between the "spokes" in silver, that has darkened to a lovely patina. Nice two-tone look, about 1 3/4" in diameter and 1/2" deep at the center. Quality pinback, center back says Topazio Portugal on the outside ring and sterling and ? on the inside ring. Unusual piece. Item: XP3-167 Price: $22.50 US |
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Description: David Andersen Norway Sterling White Enamel Earrings - These earrings came in several colors; here we have the white enamel version. Both clip mechanisms are marked "metall", which I assume means the body is sterling but the clip findings are not. Marked D-A, 925 S, Sterling, Norway, with a W in a circle and a star in a circle that precedes the D-A. Excellent condition with a little tarnish along the metal edge. Item: XE3-180 Price: $20.00 US |
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Description: Carl Art Sterling Hinged Bangle Bracelet - Nicely etched front with an area for engraving; back is shiny silver. Inside is marked sterling and connector mechanism bar inside clasp is marked CA with an arrow going thru, which I believe is the mark of Carl Art. Approximately 1/2" wide and slightly oval; interior measures 2 1/2" across by 2 1/8" and inner circumference is slightly over 7". Item: XB3-103 Price: $24.50 US |
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Description: Valfran, Brody and Balardi Sterling Retro Brooch - Done in a "pinwheel" design, this piece has mellowed to the point where I am not sure whether this is yellow or rose gold wash - it is almost an in-between color. Center is made like half of a rhinestone ball. Stones are glass smokey topaz colored rhinestones that are in very good condition foil-wise considering the open back setting. This is a very rare brand about which I have not been able to find any information. Item: SP7-198 Price: $55.00 US |
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