Striking Scandinavian link bracelet, probably Danish, extremely dimensional, with six curved openwork links containing detailed lifelike chased and repoussé leaves, spiraling vines, and grapes. We don't usually purchase European pieces, but we just couldn't take our eyes (or fingers) off this. However, we're focusing these days on American Arts and Crafts items. Possibly by Eivind Knud Petersen, a Copenhagen jeweler in the 40s and 50s. A wonderful object. 6-7/8" L and 13/16 ...click for details
Kalo necklace / choker composed of ten links, each centering a stylized flower with three beads at the top, and two vines that curve up from the bottom to support a leaf on each side and then curl to form loops that connect the links together. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 15-5/8" W and 5/8" H. Very modern-looking for this trad ...click for details
Kalo necklace / choker composed of eleven rectangular links of graduated size, each centering a silver bead flanked by two wirework scrolls on a cutout frame with tapered edges. Central link is the largest, and has a diamond-shaped bottom. Engraved in block letters on the back is "I LOVE YOU / 1940 DEC 19 1965". The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after b ...click for details
Kalo earrings, pair, screw backs, cherry motif, with three chased and saw-pierced cherries below one leaf with a looping stem that curves up above. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 1" H and 3/4" W. The cherry pattern is Kalo's best known.
Kalo brooch, oval, with cutout design of thistle and leaves. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 2-1/8" W and 1-11/16" H. Thistles were a common Arts & Crafts design motif both in America and the UK.
Kalo brooch, oval, with chased, pierced, and repoussé leaf and berry design within an oval frame. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 1-13/16" L and 1-1/4" W. Nature themes were popular with Midwest Arts & Crafts makers.
Kalo brooch, or pendant, composed of round frame with six chased cutout leaves and three cherries, and folding loop on top of back for use as pendant. With modern non-Kalo chain. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 1-13/16" W and 2" H. This can be worn as a brooch or pin, or a necklace. The bale folds up and down. Chain is not ori ...click for details
Kalo brooch, large, round, in frame formed by cutout design of four intertwined lilies and three leaves, two of which are joined with three small berries at their center. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 2-5/16" W and 2-3/16" H. An unusual Kalo piece.
Kalo brooch with cutout lily-of-the-valley pattern over arch of small dots and chased geometric design, inside oval frame. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 2-5/16" W and 2" H. Kalo produced these in a variety of sizes. This is one of the larger ones.
Kalo brooch / pin, oval cutout frame with three chased and repoussé acorns and oak leaves. The Kalo Shop was the top Arts & Crafts silversmith in Chicago in the early part of the 20th century. Kalo silver is heavy, entirely handwrought, and much sought after by collectors. 2" W and 1-1/8" H. Oak leaves and acorns were a familiar Arts & Crafts motif.
