2026 Major Mid-Century Modern Auction

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Auction Date: May 30, 2026
Auction Time: 10:00 AM EST
Auction Preview Date: Thursday May 28th 23rd 2pm-6:30pm | Friday May 29th 12pm-5pm | Saturday May 30th 9am-10am

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  • Lot 1: 14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet

    14K Yellow Gold, Diamond and Onyx Bracelet
    Textured tubular link bracelet terminating in decorative finials accented by cabochon onyx, the clasp set with small round diamonds in a stylized foliate motif. Marked 14K.
    length 7 1/2 inches
    Total weight 23.8 grams.

    Estimate: $1500 - $2000

  • Lot 2: H.W. Burdick Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace

    H.W. Burdick Co. 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
    Finely woven herringbone-style necklace accented by three white gold bands set with small round diamonds, fitted with a lobster clasp, marked 14K and with maker’s mark for H.W. Burdick Co.
    length 16 1/2 inches, Circa 1930s.
    Total weight 16 grams.

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 3: 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Belt Bracelet

    14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Belt Bracelet
    Multi-strand woven yellow gold belt bracelet terminating in a white gold octagonal buckle clasp set with numerous round diamonds in bead and milgrain settings, accented by a diamond-set keeper bar.
    length 8 1/2 inches
    Total weight 22.1 grams

    Estimate: $1500 - $2000

  • Lot 4: 14K Yellow Gold Hollow Curb Link Bracelet

    14K Yellow Gold Hollow Curb Link Bracelet
    Heavy hollow curb link bracelet composed of broad, polished interlocking links, fitted with a box clasp and safety chain, marked 14K.
    length 7 1/2 inches
    Total weight 26.2 grams.

    Estimate: $2000 - $2500

  • Lot 5: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Bracelet

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Heart Bracelet
    Double link chain bracelet centered by an open heart motif, one side pavé-set with small round diamonds and the other in polished yellow gold. Fitted with a box clasp and safety latch, marked 14K.
    length 7 1/4 inches
    Total weight 15.6 grams.

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 6: 14K Yellow Gold Byzantine Link Necklace

    14K Yellow Gold Byzantine Link Necklace
    Substantial Byzantine link necklace composed of interlocking polished links, fitted with a lobster clasp, marked 14K.
    length 19 inches
    Total weight 60.3 grams.

    Estimate: $5000 - $6000

  • Lot 7: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Mesh Bracelet

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Mesh Bracelet
    Wide woven mesh bracelet centered by a vertical panel set with eleven round brilliant-cut diamonds, each approximately 2.3 mm, in individual prong settings. Box clasp with safety latch, marked 14K and stamped PAT. 3307317.
    length 7 inches
    Total weight 42.1 grams.

    Estimate: $3500 - $4000

  • Lot 8: H.W. Burdick Co. 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Belt Bracelet

    H.W. Burdick Co. 14K Yellow Gold Mesh Belt Bracelet
    Wide woven mesh bracelet designed as a belt motif with adjustable buckle clasp, marked 14K Italy and bearing maker’s mark for H.W. Burdick Co.
    length 9 inches
    Total weight 22.4 grams.

    Estimate: $1500 - $2000

  • Lot 9: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Necklace
    Necklace composed of Byzantine-style links accented at the front by curved bar elements channel-set with small round diamonds, joined by polished crossover links. Lobster clasp, marked 14K and “Wh” on reverse.
    length 15 inches
    Total weight 19.3 grams.

    Estimate: $1500 - $2000

  • Lot 10: Four 14K Yellow Gold Gem-Set Brooches

    Four 14K Yellow Gold Gem-Set Brooches
    to include a diamond-set bee, a diamond-accented hummingbird, a turtle brooch with diamond-set shell, and a beetle brooch with green stone body. Each fitted with pin backs, some marked 14K and some with unidentified maker’s marks.
    Largest 1 inch
    Total weight 11.8 grams

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • Lot 11: 14K White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant

    14K White Gold and Diamond Heart Pendant
    Open heart form set with numerous round brilliant-cut diamonds in a tiered, radiating cluster design. The stones are prong set throughout, creating a bright, dimensional surround.
    3/4″ x 1 1/4″
    Total weight 5.6 grams.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 12: 14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamond Accent

    14K Yellow Gold Heart Pendant with Diamond Accent
    Polished 14K yellow gold heart-form pendant suspending two interlocking white gold bands set with small round diamonds.
    1″ x 1 1/2″
    Total weight 18.7 grams.

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 13: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Band Ring
    Band ring set with twenty-one round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in vertical rows across the front, each measuring approximately 2.2 mm.
    Ring size 3 1/2
    Total weight 7.3 grams.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 14: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Multi-Row Ring

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Multi-Row Ring
    14K yellow gold ring featuring two horizontal rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds in an openwork setting. Diamonds measure approximately 2–3 mm each.
    Ring size 3 3/4.
    Total weight 7.9 grams.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 15: 14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring

    14K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Butterfly Ring
    Textured 14K yellow gold band overlaid with a white gold butterfly motif set with small round diamonds across the wings and body. Marked 14K.
    Ring size 4
    Total weight 5.0 grams.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 16: 14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Belt Buckle Ring

    14K Yellow Gold and Diamond Belt Buckle Ring
    Designed as a belt buckle motif, set with a single round brilliant-cut diamond at the buckle. Marked 14K.
    Ring size 4 3/4
    Total weight 6.4 grams.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 17: Five 14K Gold Band Rings

    Five 14K Gold Band Rings
    Five band rings to include two plain yellow gold bands, one white gold band with black enamel inlay, and two yellow gold rope twist bands.
    All rings size 5
    Total weight 7.9 grams

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 18: Two 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pins

    Two 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Pins
    Two 14K yellow gold pins, one designed as a heart motif set with small round diamonds, the other in a bar form with three small round diamonds set in a diagonal arrangement.
    Lengths 1 3/4 inches and 2 inches
    Total weight 5.2 grams.

    Estimate: $150 - $350

  • Lot 19: Three Pairs of 14K Yellow Gold Earrings

    Three Pairs of 14K Yellow Gold Earrings
    Three pairs of 14K yellow gold earrings to include a pair of fluted half-hoops, a pair of textured knot studs, and a pair of twisted hoop earrings. Posts and hinged closures, marked 14K.
    Largest approximately 1/2 inch
    Total weight 11.3 grams.

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • Lot 20: Group of 14K Gold and Diamond Jewelry Findings

    Group of 14K Gold and Diamond Jewelry Findings
    Assorted 14K gold findings to include a pair of diamond-set mountings, a rope twist element, a pair of circular earring components, and two small diamond-set clasp elements.
    Largest approximately 1/2 inch
    Total weight 9.4 grams.

    Estimate: $500 - $800

  • Lot 21: 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, and Pearl Sword-form Jabot Pin

    18K Yellow Gold Diamond, and Pearl Sword-form Jabot Pin
    the finely crafted hilt and guard mounted with old mine- and rose-cut diamonds in silver-topped settings, accented by scrolling foliate motifs and a single small pearl mounted at the center of the crossguard, the grip detailed with ribbed gold and white enamel wirework, surmounted by a small crown-form pommel, the blade tapers to a point and is further accented with a line of graduated old-cut diamonds (one missing), the reverse fitted with a gold pin stem, a fine safety chain is attached at the guard
    length 4 1/4 inches, 9.36 grams total weight
    Provenance: The Estate of John L. Hughes of Southport, Connecticut

    Estimate: $600 - $1200

  • Lot 22: Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver “O” Pendant And Glass Shell Pendant

    Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver “O” Pendant And Glass Shell Pendant
    Group including a Tiffany & Co. sterling silver “O” form pendant, together with a clear glass shell-form pendant, the latter unmarked, both presented in Tiffany & Co. bags and box.
    “O” pendant 1 1/2 inch diameter, glass shell 1 inch long.
    Total weight 0.2ozt.

    Estimate: $100 - $300

  • Lot 23: Group of Gold Filled, Sterling Silver and Costume Jewelry

    Group of Gold Filled, Sterling Silver and Costume Jewelry
    Including a pair of gold filled cufflinks by Krementz; a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings marked 925 and set with multicolored gemstones; together with two opal set pendants, one designed as a stylized bird with central opal cabochon and the other as a clustered floral form, both costume examples.
    Largest: 1 inch

    Estimate: $100 - $300

  • Lot 24: Group of Four 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charms

    Group of Four 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charms
    Four assorted 14 karat yellow gold charms including a gavel-form charm, a bird-form charm having a pearl body, an enameled chair-form charm, and a red stone set pendant.
    Each approximately 1 inch
    Total weight 9.7 grams

    Estimate: $600 - $800

  • Lot 25: 18 Karat Yellow Gold And Carnelian Bee Brooch

    18 Karat Yellow Gold And Carnelian Bee Brooch
    Small 18 karat gold brooch formed as a bee, featuring textured wings and a cabochon carnelian abdomen, marked “750” and “CB.”
    1/2″ x 1″
    Total weight 4.2 grams

    Estimate: $300 - $450

  • Lot 26: 14k Yellow Gold Lighter And Lipstick Combination Case

    14k Yellow Gold Lighter And Lipstick Combination Case
    14k yellow gold cylindrical combination case containing a Regens lighter mechanism together with a lipstick compartment.
    length 2 3/4 inches
    Weight without lighter 9.9 grams

    Estimate: $600 - $800

  • Lot 27: 15K Victorian Gold Heart Motif Bar Pin

    15K Victorian Gold Heart Motif Bar Pin
    15K gold bar pin having engraved foliate decoration centered by a heart motif, marked 15ct, retaining safety chain.
    length 1 3/4 inches
    Total weight 3.9 grams

    Estimate: $250 - $350

  • Lot 28: David Urso And Trollbeads Jewelry Group

    David Urso And Trollbeads Jewelry Group
    Group including a sterling silver bracelet and matching earrings by David Urso having enamel geometric motifs, together with a beaded bracelet and necklace by Trollbeads featuring assorted silver charms and colored glass beads.
    Bracelets 7 inches long, earrings 1 1/2 inches long, necklace 14 inches long.
    Total weight of two bracelets and earrings 4.1ozt.

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 29: Silver Figural Belt Buckle

    Silver Figural Belt Buckle
    Two-part silver belt buckle featuring elaborate openwork decoration having scrolling foliate motifs, baskets of flowers, and putti figures in relief.
    Together 2 1/2″ x 3 3/4″
    Total weight 1.8ozt.

    Estimate: $100 - $300

  • Lot 30: Tissot 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch

    Tissot 14k Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch
    Manual wind wristwatch with round silvered dial, baton hour markers with Arabic numerals. Dial signed “Tissot.”
    14k gold case with 14k gold engraved link bracelet. Case interior marked “Tissot Swiss,” “14K,” serial number N 71024-9.
    Case diameter 17 mm.
    Length 6 3/4 inches
    Weight without movement and glass 15.6 grams

    Estimate: $1000 - $1500

  • Lot 31: Vacheron & Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

    Vacheron & Constantin 18k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
    Manual wind wristwatch with silvered dial, baton hour markers, and sweep seconds hand.
    Dial signed “Vacheron & Constantin Geneve.” Movement signed “Vacheron & Constantin,” seventeen jewels, adjusted to temperatures, caliber P45/5B.
    18k gold case marked “18K 0.750 Swiss.”
    Case diameter 33 mm.
    Weight of case only (without glass or movement) 16.7 grams

    Estimate: $1000 - $3000

  • Lot 32: Breitling Reference A57035 Quartz Wristwatch

    Breitling Reference A57035 Quartz Wristwatch
    Stainless steel quartz wristwatch with black dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, inner 24-hour scale, date aperture, and rotating bezel.
    Dial signed “Breitling 1884,” marked “Quartz 300m / 1000ft.” Case back engraved “Manufacture en Suisse Quartz Étanche 300m,” reference A57035.
    Case diameter 39 mm.

    Estimate: $800 - $1200

  • Lot 33: Breitling Chronomat Longitude A20048 Chronograph Wristwatch

    Breitling Chronomat Longitude A20048 Chronograph Wristwatch
    Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial, Arabic numeral hour markers, date aperture at 3, three subsidiary dials, and rotating bezel.
    Dial signed “Breitling 1884.” Case back engraved with globe motif and “Manufacture en Suisse Chronographe Longitude 100m,” reference A20048.
    Case diameter 39 mm.

    Estimate: $800 - $1200

  • Lot 34: Gruen Veri-Thin 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch

    Gruen Veri-Thin 14k Yellow Gold Wristwatch
    Manual wind wristwatch with rectangular case, silvered dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial.
    Dial signed “Gruen Veri-Thin Precision.” Movement signed “Gruen Watch Co.,” seventeen jewels.
    14k gold case marked “Gruen 14 Karat Gold,” cased and timed in U.S.A. by Star Watch Case Co.
    Case 24 mm wide with crown, 34 mm lug to lug.
    Weight of case back only 3.9 g.

    Estimate: $500 - $800

  • Lot 35: Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Chronometer Ref. 8570

    Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Chronometer Ref. 8570
    circa 1950s, smooth bezel, silvered dial with applied diamond hour markers, tapered gold baton hands, and “Officially Certified Chronometer” script, fitted to a later black leather strap, case hallmarked for 18K gold at the lugs, 36mm.

    Estimate: $2000 - $3000

  • Lot 36: 14K Yellow Gold Universal Geneve Triple Calendar Watch

    14K Yellow Gold Universal Geneve Triple Calendar Watch
    case #107C829/513C1, was the personal watch of Col. ______ Earl, U.S. Army
    crown 38 millimeters

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 37: Piaget 18K Gold Rectangular Wristwatch

    Piaget 18K Gold Rectangular Wristwatch
    manual wind wristwatch with rectangular 18K yellow gold case, silvered dial with black Roman numerals, and blued-steel hands; fitted with a black leather strap and matching 18K gold Piaget-signed buckle, hallmarked 750, case signed Piaget, numbered 9150 / 113952; movement signed Piaget, 17 jewels, Swiss, and adjusted to five (5) positions, accompanied by original Piaget Luxe et Précision fitted presentation case
    case size 23mm x 27mm

    Estimate: $800 - $1000

  • Lot 38: Group of Three Wristwatches

    Group of Three Wristwatches
    Including a Girard-Perregaux “Sea Hawk” manual wind wristwatch with Arabic numeral dial and subsidiary seconds dial on expandable bracelet; an Ebel quartz wristwatch with stainless steel case and bracelet with 18k gold bezel; and an Elgin De Luxe manual wind wristwatch with square gold filled case, subsidiary seconds dial, and leather strap.

    Estimate: $400 - $800

  • Lot 39: Two Wristwatches

    Two Wristwatches
    Including a Jules Jürgensen 10K gold filled automatic wristwatch with silvered dial, applied baton hour markers, sweep seconds, and date aperture at 6 o’clock, signed dial, case back stamped J.J. Incase, mounted on black leather strap; together with an Omega style chronograph wristwatch (modern replica) with silvered dial, Roman numeral hour markers, three subsidiary dials, date aperture, and black tachymeter-style bezel, case back engraved “Flight-Qualified by NASA for All Manned Space Missions – The First Watch Worn on the Moon,” mounted on black leather strap.
    Case diameters: 33 mm and 40 mm.

    Estimate: $200 - $200

  • Lot 40: Group of Malachite Jewelry

    Group of Malachite Jewelry
    Including a sterling silver malachite brooch (3 inches long), a pair of oval malachite clip earrings (1 inch long), and a stretch bracelet inset with malachite panels (2 ¼ inch diameter)

    Estimate: $50 - $100

  • Lot 41: Stabilis Watch Co. Swiss 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

    Stabilis Watch Co. Swiss 18k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
    Open face pocket watch with white enamel dial, Roman numerals, and subsidiary seconds dial, straight line lever, fully jeweled.
    Engine turned outer case with applied horse motif to one side and floral motif to the reverse.
    Only outer case marked “18K.”
    Case diameter 46 mm.
    Total weight 62.5 grams

    Estimate: $1500 - $2000

  • Lot 42: Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    Waltham 14K Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    Open face movement housed in an engraved hunter case with foliate decoration and vacant cartouche, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, and blued steel hands. Movement signed American Waltham Watch Co. Interior case stamped “Guaranteed 14K” with Keystone Watch Case Co. markings.
    32 mm diameter.
    Total weight 34 grams.

    Estimate: $500 - $1000

  • Lot 43: 14K Yellow gold Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch

    14K Yellow gold Waltham Hunter Case Pocket Watch
    case engraved with scene picture in cartouche and floral scroll case marked 14K, serial number 78462, movement serial number 6545400
    case diameter 35.6 millimeters without stem, total weight 39.7 grams

    Estimate: $1000 - $2000

  • Lot 44: Louis Remy Heavy Yellow Gold Filled Hunter-Case Pocket Watch

    Louis Remy Heavy Yellow Gold Filled Hunter-Case Pocket Watch
    Marked Louis Remy, New York, No. 58622, with Roman numeral enamel dial, missing crystal and seconds hand, key-wind movement (key included). Case engraved front and back and stamped with maker’s mark LaMay. Diameter 46 mm. Weight of case 56.2 g, movement 53.7 g, total weight 109.9 g.

    Estimate: $300 - $500

  • Lot 45: Two Gold Filled Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watches

    Two Gold Filled Hamilton Watch Co. Open Face Pocket Watches
    Including one 10K gold filled example and one 14K gold filled example, each with Arabic numeral dials, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock, and blued steel hands. Both marked Hamilton on dial and movement. The 14K gold filled watch with engine-turned dial and octagonal case; movement marked “Hamilton Watch Co., Lancaster, PA,” 17 jewels, adjusted. The 10K gold filled example with plain dial and similar 17 jewel adjusted movement.
    Each case interior stamped gold filled and signed Hamilton Watch Co.
    Diameter: 43 mm each.

    Estimate: $100 - $300

  • Lot 47: Swiss Silver Pocket Watch

    Swiss Silver Pocket Watch
    Marked Chronomètre Unité to the dial, with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial, and gilt hands within a silver case stamped 800 and numbered 1565. The interior case bears additional Swiss hallmarks.
    Diameter 2 inches

    Estimate: $100 - $200

  • Lot 48: Three Gold and Bead Necklaces

    Three Gold and Bead Necklaces
    to include one with lapis (missing clasp), one with green hardstone and onyx, and one with onyx and pearls (with matching earrings), each with gold beads (acid test 14K gold), longest 29 inches.

    Estimate: $200 - $400

  • Lot 49: Group of Gold Jewelry

    Group of Gold Jewelry
    Including a 14k yellow gold heart form pendant necklace set with pink stones (one missing), chain length 22 in.; an 18k yellow gold ring set with a single white sapphire, size 7 1/4; a 14k yellow gold ring set with three small diamonds, size 7; a 14k yellow gold pearl tie tack; and a gold filled tie tack set with a garnet.
    Total weighable 12.5 g.

    Estimate: $300 - $600

  • Lot 50: Three 14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Pendants

    Three 14K Yellow Gold and Onyx Pendants
    Three 14K yellow gold pendants set with polished black onyx cabochons, two accented with small diamonds in decorative mountings.
    Largest approx. 1 1/2 in. long.
    Total weight 16.4 grams.

    Estimate: $800 - $1000

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