Lot #400: Sterling Silver & .800 Silver Vintage Charm, Estate Pin, & Necklace Collection – 18 pcs

Versatile estate lot of 18 vintage jewelry items, featuring an excellent mix of hallmarked sterling silver, Continental European .800 silver, historical souvenirs, and mixed-metal wardrobe staples. This collection features a beautiful balance of Canadian heritage pieces, theatrical motifs, European craftsmanship, and classic mid-century charm styles. German Designer Chain: Fine link necklace stamped "STERLING" on the clasp and "925" alongside the renowned K&L hallmark on the chain. Triple Maple Leaf Brooch: Canadian heritage theme, stamped "STERLING" with an upside-down trident hallmark (often associated with mid-century Canadian silversmiths like Bond-Boyd or specialized artisan lines). Single Maple Leaf Pin: Delicate textured souvenir pin, stamped "STERLING" with a maker's mark. Comedy & Tragedy Theater Masks Charm: Iconic drama-themed charm, stamped "STERLING". Heart Locket: Vintage puffy style, stamped "STERLING" Heart Lock Charm (Front Right): European Continental piece, stamped 800 (80% silver purity, typical of vintage Italian, German, or Austrian manufacture). Broken Fine Chain: Salvaged precious metal, stamped "925" on the display stand. "The Kapok Tree" Locket: Highly collectible mid-century souvenir locket referencing the famous Kapok Tree Inn. Unstamped gold/silver tone. Kordes & Lichtenfels (K&L): The hallmarked chain is a significant piece from the historic German manufacturer Kordes & Lichtenfels, founded in Pforzheim, Germany. Operating for over a century before closing in 2004, K&L was internationally famous for producing heavy gold-filled ("Amerikaner") and high-quality sterling silver jewelry. Their mid-century items are highly regarded for structural durability and geometric elegance. The Kapok Tree Inn Florida Americana: The "Kapok Tree" locket is a fascinating piece of Floridian roadside-attraction history. The legendary Kapok Tree Inn in Clearwater, Florida, opened in 1958 and was world-famous for its over-the-top botanical gardens, marble statues, and grand dining rooms before closing in 1991. Pieces bearing this imprint are sought after by collectors of vintage 20th-century Americana and travel souvenirs Pickup category timeslot {A}