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LaPAGLIA STERLING FLORAL PIN: GEORG JENSEN DESIGNER
Lovely sterling pin in a sculptural floral motif. Marked on the back: "INTERNATIONAL STERLING, LaPaglia Designed, 117". Pin measures 1 7/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches. Excellent condition.The following information on Alphonse LaPaglia can be found on the Online Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks:
Alphonse La Paglia (1907-1953), was born in Sicily, according to "Silver in American Life" (Yale University, 1979) he studied silversmithing with Georg Jensen in Denmark. LaPaglia emerged in the U.S. in the early 1940's, designing and creating jewelry for the firm of Frederick Lunning (Georg Jensen USA Inc.), he also worked independently crafting jewelry and holloware in his Summit, New Jersey workshop.
In 1952, La Paglia established a working relationship with the International Silver Company. Under their auspices, he moved his workshop to Meriden, Connecticut and formed the International Sterling Craft Associates. There, with just a handful of assistants, he created modernist Danish inspired holloware and jewelry that was retailed by International.
Alphonse La Paglia died of a heart attack at the age of 46 in 1953. The rights to his designs became the property of International and were continued in production. The International Sterling Craft Associates continued on under the directorship of Kurt Eric Christoffersen until c.1957. $125 Order
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STERLING MARCHING PENGUINS PIN
Amusing, embossed sterling pin depicting a pair of marching penguins. Nice detail. Marked: "STERLING". Pin measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Excellent unpolished condition. $65 Order
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HAND MADE NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER & TURQUOISE NECKLACE
Elegant Native American necklace made up of three heavy cast plaques accented with turquoise cabochons. Hangs from a hand made chain. Unmarked, but appears to be silver. Each cast section measures 2 1/2 inches wide. The entire necklace measures 19 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. $395
Order #J100416
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NATIVE AMERICAN STERLING TEEPEE EARRINGS SIGNED MIKE PLATERO
Charming, Native American, sterling silver pierced earrings in the shape of teepees. Accented with etched designs and tiny turquoise cabochons. Signed: "Mike Platero" in script and "STERLING". Each earring measures 2 1/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches. They do not have the earring backs/clutches. Excellent condition. $68
Order #J100609
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MONET STERLING BOW PIN
Large, 3 dimensional sterling bow pin. Lovely rose gold color finish. Marked: "MONET STERLING". The pin measures 3 1/4 inches by 2 inches. Excellent condition. $85
Order #J80304
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EXQUISITE EARLY FILAGREE SILVER MARCASITE NECKLACE
Beautifully
crafted, delicate filagree sterling necklace, accented with sparkly marcasites.
Exceptional quality. The necklace has a "STERLING" mark on top of a star
shape, and a sideways M above a C inside a star shape. In The Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers by Dorothy T. Rainwater & Martin and Colette Fuller this mark is attributed to Herbert Cockshaw, Jr.- New York, New York. Listed in 1904 as Howard & Cockshaw Company; Herbert Cockshaw successor in 1915 and Herbert Cockshaw, Jr. in 1936-37 in the Jobbers Handbook. Wonderful, unpolished
condition. $199 Order
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STERLING 3-D POTTERY MOTIF CUFF BRACELET
Striking cuff bracelet with 3 dimensional, Southwestern style pottery decoration. Marked: "STERLING". Inside circumference measures 6 5/8 inches. The width at the center front measures 1 7/16 inches. Excellent condition. $125
Order #J70411
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COOLEST 3-D STERLING SPEAR FISHERMAN PENDANT
I wouldn't be surprised if this piece is one of a kind! It is so unusual and cool! A rectangular sterling pendant with a 3 dimensional spear fisherman and fish. Nice heavy casting. It weighs 22 grams. There are 3 hallmarks on the back. The only legible one says: "925". Pendant (without the bail) measures 1 15/16 inches by 15/16 inch. Excellent unpolished condition. A really unique piece! $295 Order #J100208
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SIGNED NORWAY URNES STYLE STERLING PIN
Interesting stylized bird(?) design. This style is named after the wooden carvings at the Church of Urnes, Norway. Marked: "925 STERLING S.E. MADE IN NORWAY ". Pin measures 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent, unpolished condition. $85
Order #J70507
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ELEGANT FLORAL CARRCRAFT STERLING BRACELET
Lovely, 3 dimensional, floral design link bracelet. Beautiful, dark, aged patina. Marked: "CARRCRAFT STERLING". Bracelet measures 7 3/4 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. $135
Order #J20546
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A HAPPY FAMILY OF BEAU STERLING MICE
Too cute set of 2 sterling mice pins and matching screw back earrings. Brushed finish. Marked: "BEAU STERLING B". Each pin measures 1 1/2 inches long. Each earring measures 1 inch long. Excellent condition. $78
Order #J91101
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MINIATURE SPURS STERLING EARRINGS
Novelty pierced earrings shaped like fancy miniature spurs. Accented with black glass cabochons. Marked: "© STER '80 ". Each earring measures 1 3/8 inches long. Excellent, unpolished condition. $65
Order #J70408
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SWEDISH STERLING FLOWER BRANCH PIN
Beautifully constructed 3 dimensional flower branch pin. The hallmarks indicate that it is sterling and was made in Stockholm in 1954. Pin measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 inch wide. Excellent unpolished condition. $195
Order #J80616
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FEROCIOUS CAT / LION SILVER CUFF BRACELET
Amazing, 3 dimensional, sculptured cat/lion silver bracelet. Great detailing on the cat face. Marked: "G&S ©, 1986". Bracelet measures 1 1/8 inches at its widest. The interior circumference measures 6 7/8 inches. Excellent condition. An exceptional piece! $225
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SILVER FILIGREE BIRDS & NEST PIN
Lovely, delicate silver filigree pin depicting 2 birds protecting their eggs in a nest. Great detail! Marked: "800". Some traces of gold plating remain.The pin measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. A real treasure! $125
Order #J90405
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STERLING SILVER SCUBA DIVER CHARM OR PENDANT
Unusual, nicely detailed charm or small pendant in the shape of a scuba diver. Comes on a black cord. The bail is marked: "925". The charm measures 1 7/16 inches long. Excellent unpolished condition. $78
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NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER & TURQUOISE SET
Dainty, beautifully crafted silver and turquoise bracelet and clip back earring set. Unmarked, but appears to be silver. The inside circumference of the bracelet measures 6 inches. The width of the bracelet at the center front is 7/8 inch. Each earring measures 3/4 inch long. Excellent unpolished condition. $145 Order #J90306
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VERMEIL STERLING BRACELET WITH SQUARE CUT PINK RHINESTONES
Highest quality, heavy cast sterling bracelet with a gold (vermeil) finish. Accented with sparkly, square cut pink rhinestones. Marked on the clasp: "STERLING". The bracelet measures 7 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. $185
Order #J00869
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FINELY MADE STERLING & RHINESTONE BRACELET
Beautifully constructed sterling bracelet set with 5 rows of sparkly rhinestones in clear, cornflower blue and black. Nice heavy weight. Tight, secure clasp. Marked: "STERLING, L & M, PATENT APPLIED FOR". The bracelet measures 6 7/8 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. One of the finest bracelets I have owned. $395
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PERUVIAN STERLING NECKLACE & EARRING SET
Beautifully detailed and crafted sterling necklace and matching pierced earrings featuring traditional Inca god images. Striking textured finish. All pieces are marked: "925". Necklace measures 17 3/4 inches long. Pendant section measures 3 3/4 inches long. Each earring measures 2 3/8 inches long. Excellent condition. $225
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DELIGHTFUL QUARTET OF CATS STERLING PIN
Charming pierced sterling silver pin depicting four cats sitting on a rail, staring at the moon. Marked: "TRUART STERLING". Pin measures 2 5/8 inches by 2 1/8 inches. Excellent unpolished condition. $85 Order
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NAPIER HEAVY STERLING PIN
Heavy sterling pin with a rose gold wash in a fabulous Modernist style. Marked: "NAPIER STERLING". Pin measures 3 1/8 inches by 1 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. A superb example of early Napier design. $245
Order #J40601
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BEAU STERLING PUGILIST DONKEY PIN
Amusing, sterling silver pin depicting a donkey who appears to me to be ready for a boxing match (perhaps with a Republican elephant?). Brushed finish. Marked: "BEAU STERLING". Pin measures 1 and 15/16 inches tall. Very good condition. $55 Order
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DANECRAFT STERLING LEAF EARRINGS
Lovely, leaf motif screw back earrings. Marked: "DANECRAFT STERLING". Each earring measures 1 3/16 inches long. Excellent condition. $38 Order
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NAPIER STERLING SEAHORSE FUR CLIP
Beautifully detailed, 3 dimensional, sterling fur clip depicting a shell with a seahorse, coral branch and pearl. Nice heavy casting. Nice tight clip mechanism. Marked: "STERLING NAPIER". Clip measures 1 3/4 inches by 1 5/8 inches. Excellent condition. A lovely piece! $125 Order
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NAPIER GOLD WASHED STERLING LEAF PIN
Graceful leaf motif pin in gold washed sterling. Marked: "NAPIER STERLING". Pin measures 2 3/4 inches by 1 7/8 inches. Some minor scuffing to the plating, but overall the pin is in very good condition. $55 Order
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BIRMINGHAM ETCHED STERLING HINGED BANGLE BRACELET
Well crafted, hinged sterling bangle bracelet with lovely etched decoration. Marked: "MADE IN UK, A. BROS" along with 3 hallmarks (an anchor, a lion, and a stylized H) indicating that it was made in Birmingham of sterling silver in 1982. Bracelet measures 5/16 inch wide. The interior circumference measures 7 inches. Nice tight clasp with safety chain. Excellent condition. $85 Order
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NAPIER GOLD PLATED STERLING MUSHROOM PIN
Textured, gold plated sterling mushroom pin. Nice heavy casting. Marked: "NAPIER STERLING ©". Pin measures 1 3/8 inches tall. Mint condition. $46 Order
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PIERCED STERLING SWIRL PIN
Industrial look, pierced sterling swirl pin. Marked: "STERLING" and what looks like "Eo" in a circle . Pin measures 1 5/16 inches wide. Excellent condition. $88
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HOPI SILVER OVERLAY EARRINGS
Graceful pierced earrings using the silver overlay technique. The earrings are signed by the artist: Tony Kyasyousie with his initials, TK, and the “rabbit stick” symbol. They are also marked with the symbol for the Hopicrafts Guild shop where the artist worked. Tony Kyasyousie was a member of the Greasewood Clan and worked from 1969 until 1993. Each earring measures 1 7/8 inches long. Excellent condition. $155 Order #J81009
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DAVID ANDERSEN 2 TONE BLUE ENAMELED EARRINGS
Lovely, 2 tone, turquoise enameled on Sterling clipback earrings. Marked: “D-A NORWAY STERLING, 925S”. Each earring measures 7/8 inch long. Excellent condition. $68
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