Signed jewelry, Estate jewelry. Circa 1900, 830 fineness silver, Marius Hammer, Norway. Versatile period Swiss locket in gilded silver from the workshop of Marius Hammer. This piece has blue enamel with a fine gold festoon decoration on the front, and pink enamel on the back. The blue enamel has a classic, old world look, while the pink seems modern and up to date. Either way, the result is beautiful. Excellent condition. ...click for details
Estate jewelry, Signed jewelry. Circa 1990s, sterling, Italy. This renaissance revival style bangle is a great example of making traditional Italian style relevant to modern fashion. This bracelet is at home in 2012 as it would have been in 1500. The figural work is lovely and the workmanship excellent. Excellent condition.
Antique jewelry, Estate jewelry. Circa 1890s, George W. Shiebler. This fine example of Shiebler's silver jewelry features two hand struck neoclassical medallions. Arguably the finest American silver manufacturer of the second half of the 19th century, their medallion pieces were simply without peer. Adjustable in length, it is in excellent condition.
Signed jewelry, Estate jewelry. Circa 1950, Sterling, Alphonse La Paglia, USA. This splendid pin by Alphonse La Palglia is a wearable example of fifties sculpture. Set with turquoise, this is an unusual example of his work. Excellent condition.
Signed, Modernist, Estate jewelry. Circa 1950s, sterling silver and 18K, Swiss, signed Baumann. This marvelous pendant features a modernist sunburst motif comprised of a patinated sterling disc with 18K yellow gold wire rays. The cabochon chalcedony stone is a gorgeous blue and the overall fabrication is superb. Baumann is Switzerland's answer to Georg Jensen. The heavy sterling chain, although not original, came with it to us and is included. Excellent condition. ...click for details
