An incredibly detailed sterling silver pin depicting a boxer dog. The workmanship is simply outstanding, with every tiny detail of the dog’s fur, wrinkles, etc. fully worked in this deeply three-dimensional brooch. The back is hallmarked “Ballou Sterling”. B. A. Ballou was founded in Providence, RI in the 1870s.

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Size: 1-7/8” x 2-3/16”. Weight: 40.9 gr.

An attractive 800 silver and amber ring, the oval cabochon amber surrounded by a “bubble” design worked in the silver. The design is somewhat reminiscent of Jensen’s designs from the 1930s. The back of the shank is signed with an unidentified maker’s mark and has Polish hallmarks for 800 silver.

Origin: Poland, ca. 1965. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 7-1/4. Size: crown, 1” x 3/4". Weight: 7.0 grams.

An elegant Art Deco bracelet comprising nine plaques joined with double rosette links. The cast plaques are decorated with an ornate floral pattern and are richly gilt. Each is collet-set with a squared cabochon chrysoprase. The milky green color of the gemstones is very nice against the dark gold of the gilding. The clasp is marked with Hungarian silver hallmarks, and the back is marked “Made In Hungary”, indicating the piece was made for export to the U.S.

Origin: Hungary, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original, gilding intact. Size: 7-1/4” long. Weight: 27.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 12.6 carats.

Outstanding sterling silver brooch in a stylized floral form set with six 7.0mm pearls. The quality of the pearls is superb—equal to Mikimoto. The original clasp is, in fact, identical to that used by Mikimoto on older pieces. The pearls have a white body color with with rose overtones. The nacre is thick and very lustrous. The setting has a loop on the back so that the piece can also be worn as a pendant. The reverse is marked “Silver”.

Origin: Japan, circa 1960. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-9/16” x 1-15/16”. Weight: 9.0 grams.