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Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals (70)

Jean Augis Enamel and Gilded Metal Pin, c. 1940 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1950 item# 1144399 (stock# J2038)
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Hand-built, with applied cast hollow cubes around the edge of a square framing a central geometric design of cloisonne turquoise enamel. The pin has a recessed back and curled C-clasp in good working order. One corner of the enamel shows a bit of loss, and there are a few tiny pockmarks from the enameling process (see photo #3). The pin bears the incised signature of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most active during the 1930s and 1940s. It measures just unde ...click for details

Mexican Copper Earrings, Maya, c. 1955 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1960 item# 1141633 (stock# J2036)
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Decorated with applied silver and brass pre-Columbian figural motifs, on hammered copper panels. The white metal screw backs are marked Maya Mexico. They are bent but in good working order; they have been preserved due to the signature. (Conversion to clips or posts would cost $45.) They measure about 2 inches long by 1 inch at the widest part.

Long Chain of Rectangular Links, c. 1970 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1980 item# 1140731 (stock# J2005)
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A continuous white metal chain composed of tiny rectangles that are attached in perpendicular links. The chain has a substantial feel and is very sturdily made. It is appropriate for attaching a pendant or for wearing classically by itself, doubled or tripled. Doubled, the chain measures 29 ¼ inches long. It is unmarked, and though it does not test as silver, it has a patina like silver; it may be plated.

Rebajes Silverplated Earrings, c. 1950 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1960 item# 1135431 (stock# J2004)
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Each earring is formed as a woman in Asian costume holding a fan and is topped with flowers. The earrings are quite heavy, with screw backs that bear the Rebajes signature. They measure 2 ¼ inches long by 1 inch wide. Each earring weighs 14.2 grams.

Whiting and Davis Copper Plated Bangle, c. 1960 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1970 item# 1135427 (stock# J1998)
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A hinged bangle of copperplate over a base metal, decorated with two applied snakes. It bears the mark of Whiting and Davis Bags on the interior hinge mechanism. The hinge is in good working order, and snaps into place. There are very minor scratches to the surface that are hardly noticeable. The interior circumference is about 7 inches; it is 1 inch wide.

Uni D-A Bronze Ring, c. 1970 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1980 item# 1133878 (stock# J1910)
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Designed by Unn Tangerud for the workshop of Uni David-Andersen. The ring is cast in a rectangular shape with an abstract openwork design and an adjustable wide band. The top measures 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide and is curved to fit the finger. It bears the Uni D-A mark and Tangerud’s initials. It is a size 6 scant.

Copper Cuff, Naturalistic Design, c. 1955 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1960 item# 1132962 (stock# J1986)
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A copper cuff with deep patination and a leaf-like design of crimped and scored edges. Bright, convex, circular motifs contrast nicely with the darkened surface, with curled terminals. The cuff is unmarked. It measures 1 ¾ inches wide with an internal circumference of a little over 7 1/2 inches; the gap measures 1 1/8 inches across.

Red Glass Cabochon Ring, c. 1965 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1970 item# 1132957 (stock# J1987)
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Composed of a partially gilded white metal wire wound into a mount and band, with gilding worn to the top of the ring. It is set with a large, red glass cabochon that has been gilded on the bottom. The ring is unmarked. It is a size 7.

Copper Cuff with Applied Riveted Band, c. 1960 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1970 item# 1132955 (stock# J1985)
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Hand wrought, with a ruffle-like decoration attached to the outer hammered surface by rivets. The interior of the cuff exhibits some sort of surface treatment resulting in a steel-like appearance. The cuff is marked Hand Wrought on one terminal. The copper surface has a dark patina, and there is a tiny circle of roughness on one part of the ribbon. The cuff measures 7 inches inner circumference, with a 1-inch gap; it is just under 1 ¼ inches wide.

Link Bracelet of Abstract Forms, c. 1960 Catalogue: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals: Pre 1970 item# 1131797 (stock# J1966)
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A whimsical bracelet of white metal, its links handcrafted as biomorphic shapes. Each shape is made from one metal wire that curls around the next piece securely. The hook closure is in good working order, and there is no stress to any of the metal. The bracelet measures 6 ½ inches long and ¾ at the widest area.

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