(1) Perched in an "era-appropriate" plastic box, this sterling/marcasite/green-who-knows-what-stone ring is a dazzler! I suspect it was made in Germany, it has that quality about it. Sorry, Alice scarfed the marcasite ring right up! SOLD!!

(2) And for The Gentleman, nothing less than diamonds, black onyx and PLATINUM will do, n'est-ce pas? $1900 and it's yours!

(3) This Moderne cigarette box could also carry your cash.... 4 1/2 by about 3 1/2 inches....it's curved for comfort. It has the chic look of lacquer by Jean Dunand, non? But: $135

(4) Exquisitely carved and dyed ivory from Japan, the pin is about 3 inches long. Just $325 for the set!

(5) A mint-condition blue and black enamel-on-sterling pin by David Anderson of Norway. It's about two inches long... $235

(6) And from France, a hand-hammered unmarked sterling pin about 2 inches long, of exceptional elegance... $375

(7) This sterling Moderne ring would fit nicely on my big toe, but maybe you have a Big Friend? $135

(8) A gorgeous opalescent fish from France, about four inches high, six long. $475

(9) Woof! Enamel and marcasite over sterling (a pin), 'natch. Woofie's gone to live with Dave! SOLD!!

(10) I do believe that the mock ancient coin hosts Alexander the Great, and the heavy silver chain is original to the piece. It's by Scheibler. $385

(11) Brutally handsome, that griffin atop Alexander! It's a pin, also by Scheibler; about an inch in diameter. $325

(12) Upon this we could speculate for a long time... All sterling, $275

(13) No leather jacket is complete without one. $25

(14) Black is beautiful, yellow is too, and add bakelite to that list. $185

(15) A French Art Deco bronze medallion championing woodworkers. 2 1/4 diameter. $135

(16) This Art Nouveau sterling pin is marked "sterling front" for our edification. It's a couple of inches across, with a lovely patina. English? $235

(17) Beau is beautiful, too. A sterling Modernist elephant could make your day; it's about an inch across the bottom. $45

(18) Bakelite honeycomb beaded necklace, $235

(19) Great chunks of amber, cherry or whiskey. $275

(20) A carved tortoise shell and horn box, probably 19th century, with a dragon on the lid. It's about four inches long. $185

(21) An Austrian Modernist bronze sculpture on onyx , a ring tray for the Lady's dresser. $475.

(22) And speaking of ring trays... the French would call it a vide-poche, "empty-pocket." By the master designer Edgar Brandt, signed in the upper left corner. The loss of some of the original silver patina only accentuates its antique look. It's about 6 1/4 inches long. $1750

(23) I've always had a soft spot for these collapsible rulers, turn-of-the-century vintage. No home can function without one. $65

(24) A breathtakingly elegant French Art Nouveau candlestick which I rescued from the French.... $385 takes it away from me.

(25) Just three examples of about 10 American and Danish Art Deco sterling bracelets that I have to show you in the store. They run from $135 to $275.

(26) This sterling and glass pin has nice weight and typifies the era's bouncy look. $185

(27) A Coty compact, a classic design. $85

(28) So you didn't get the vacation. Get the pin! It's 2 1/2 inches high. $165

(29) 14 carat gold with a pearl. I can't think of anything to say about this that won't sound totally stupid! Buy it for her, how about that? $135

(30) Fake emeralds? At least it's sterling! $135

(31) Trixi?! $25

(32) Probably Czech glass, on sterling, a wonderful piece! $135

(33) This petite statue is a copy of a famous French bronze. But, it's cute in plaster and definitely old. 7 1/4 inches high. $425

(34) Brown bakelite, a NYWF beauty! About 5 inches across. $135

(35) A small ashtray or ring tray from the '33 World's Fair! Small, a couple of inches across. $75

(36) A personalized enamal ashtray from the '33 fair! About 5 inches across. $45

(37) No office can survive without one. About three inches long. $15

(38) Here's something to hang around your neck for good luck when you hike into the wilderness. It's an old Indian stone with plenty of karma and character. $125

(39) Another French masterpiece of sculpture... nickeled or silvered bronze. Two inches or so across. $125.

(40) Beau is Sooo Beautiful! American Modernist jewelry at its casual best. These pins range from $45 to $115 for the poodle.

(41) Tres Beau. $85

(42) 18 carat dragon cufflinks from Vietnam, Circa 1969. $475

(43) Sterling with green glass eyes by Unger Brothers, a revered American silversmith. $275

(44) Modernist sterling cufflinks. $135

(45) This shagreen compact/lipstick ensemble is in excellent condition, with no significant damage to the shark's skin, which is light green in color. The compact measures 2 inches in diameter and about 3/4 inch deep, and is covered with shagreen on the bottom as well as sides and top. The metal appears to be brass, with a gold wash on the interior of the compact. The mirror is beveled. The lipstick functions and the opening for the actual lipstick itself is about 5/16 inch in diameter. $475

These and many, many other treasures that I've assembled over many, many years await you at Decorum. 1400 Vallejo at Larkin Street, San Francisco Always smart to call Jack ahead of a visit: 415 474 6886 or 415 518 2123 (cell phone)

My latest restoration feat: I've got four of these French "bridge chairs" and they are soooo comfortable! Reupholstered in a supple leather; and the cherry wood arms and legs have been refinished as well. They're quite special! $4800 for the set.

And this French wrought iron table, so beautifully crafted, so nicely designed! The marble's about 17 inches across, and the table stands 25 1/2 tall. Tables of this nature are ultra-rare. $4300

And I just found these two American ice cream parlor chairs (Circa 1910), which I've recovered in the same leather as the four bridge chairs.; they originally had bare wood seats. They're nickel-plated and in superb condition. $1500 the pair.