Penino Brooch. Large, heavy sterling vermeil and dramatic clear rhinestone flower
heads (1" each) with leaves and vines. Ca 1940s. L:3 1/2"
Mexican Silver necklace. Heavy, multi-tiered segmented Arts & Crafts 970 silver.
Signed illegibly. Ca 1940s.
This is a SPRATLING STERLING SILVER and CARVED AMETHYST PIN. The Stone has a FLORAL Look and the HEAVY Sterling matches the Carving. Size is 1 1/8" X 2 1/8". STANDARD Crossover Pin and Safety Mechanism on the back. Ca. 1950 the Double Mark reads: SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO; SPRATLING/ SILVER. ADD to the SPRATLING COLLECTION. {Please note this Seller will add a jpg of the maker's mark on return from a several day business trip}.
A superb and rare hand hammered sterling pin with a center carnelian by New York studio artist Sam Kramer. Three dimensional and sculptural, the center piece looks very much like a propeller. One almost expects it to twirl. This pin measures 2" diameter and is in fine condition with the exception of a slight bit of solder at the base of the pin stem. I have included a photo of the area. Unless called to ones attention, it is not noticeable and in no way detracts from the pin...
YEOW!! This is one incredible bracelet. Spectacular design and construction, the pictures tell everything. The eight panels are all triple hinged and move.There is a secure closing push in clasp. It measures approximately 6 3/4" in the inside of the bracelet.It is hard to get exact because it is rounded and fans out. It is a full 2 3/4" wide and weighs an amazing 221 grams. It is signed SILVER MADE IN MEXICO so is c. 1940 as there is no bell or eagle mark...
This is a FINE SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI BELT BUCKLE. The Design is an EAGLE with Spread Wings. Beautifully Handcrafted with Inlaid OBSIDIAN, TURQUOISE,
CORAL, and ABALONE. Additionally, the Sides are Chased with Geometric Designs.
This Oval Buckle measures 3" X 4 1/4" and is marked on the back: BB.
Appropriate Buckle Hardware in place on the back. Overall Condition is EXCELLENT with light normal use/ no abuse. Date this BUCKLE circa second 1/4 of the 20th Century, perhaps earlier...
Fabulous bold, strong design in this sterling pendant and matching earrings by American studio artist Henry Steig. Circa 1950, the pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest point. It is one continues piece of silver including the bail and hangs on a sterling chain original to the piece. This is a solid, heavy pendant, weighing 40 grams including the chain.The jumpring has been replaced. The earrings are screw back and measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest point...
This is a Victorian moonstone and half-pearl double heart mourning brooch set in silver, 1 in wide approx, excellent condition but may need cleaning
An unbelievably gorgeous sterling necklace by noted Taxco silversmith Los Castillo. The ball on each link provides the hinge connecting one link to the other and they all move giving this necklace a fluid snakelike quality. It is wonderfully solid weighing an amazing 170 grams. It measures 16" long and 1 1/8" wide.The clasp is an invisible hook on the back of the link. It is in fine original condition and signed and numbered for Los Castillo as shown...
An exquisite necklace, bracelet and earrings ensemble by noted silversmith Margot De Taxco. Great open scroll design, all hand hammered and oxidized in the inner portions. All of the pieces are in excellent condition. The earrings are screwback and measure 1 1/4" long. The bracelet is 1 5/8" wide in the front and tapers to 3/4" at the opening in the back. It is a cuff and measures 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening so 7" total...
This is a pearl, enamel, stone, and metal brooch/pendant, featuring pearls and round-shaped green stones, with enamel
accents, completed by scrolled wire-work, pinstem and catch, and hinged bail. 1 1/2 in diameter approx. and in excellent condition.
SOLD. WEIGHT: 20+ Grams, SIZE: 7 1/4" includes very flexible 1" opening X ~1" Wide, CONDITION: Very good with age oxidation, NOTE:could be MS or SW, resembles the previous Los Ballesteros & a book piece signed Maricela, but narrower.
See Closeups for Maker's Mark and...Sold, no price, no info
WEIGHT: ~55 Grams, SIZE: fits 7-9", COLOR: nice sage green feldspar semi-precious bead with flashes of blue & green! Stamped: "MIMI DEE STERLING". NOTE: no power tools used, tool marks are normal and comes with a complementary removable Charm Enhancer! Collect with confidence, this Artist guarantees her work. Proudly Made in USA. SOLD, acquired by a gallery.
C: 1880, Nordic, Viking Ship Boat Motif with Swan Duck Figurehead. WEIGHT: ~10 Grams, SIZE: ~1 1/4" round,COLOR: rich silver with lots of darkening in the crevices, CONDITION: Excellent, NOTE: has tube hinge, extended pin stem & curly "C" closure, all original, fully hallmarked X4 & initials RA in depressed oval. Book piece. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
SOLD. C. 1920, SIZE: 1 1/2" flower (smaller version of book piece), CONDITION: intact, no damage or repairs, very slight bend to pin stem, NOTE: applied stemens, back shows that it is hand hammered. Signed & marked sterling. SOLD, NO PRICE, NO INFO
Spectacular early Georg Jensen Denmark Art Nouveau sterling bracelet with coral. Lovely floral motif with gorgeous deep orange coral stones. This bracelet measures 7" long and 3/4" wide. It is in excellent original condition with no chips or scratches to the stones. There are no repairs, changes or damage to any parts of the bracelet. The sterling has a rich patina. It is signed with the Georg Jensen mark dating 1933-44 as shown in the last photo. A rare, early, fabulous Georg Jensen bracelet.
Featured on page 139 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill, this is the Silver Discs Bracelet by Hector Aguilar. While the one pictured in the book has alternating copper and silver discs, this bracelet is all silver discs. It is a remarkable bracelet with each disc linked together by a silver pin so the links all move.They end with a secure push in clasp...
Sterling sculptured, handcrafted, pendant/enhancer & earring duo. WEIGHT:15 Grams. SIZE: 2 1/4" including hand wrought bail & 1" wide. Earrings:1 3/8" long. COLOR: Rich, warm, earth tone, semi-precious carnelian & small translucent green aventurine. NOTE: No power tools are used, so tool marks are unique. Certificate of Authenticity & Satisfaction is guaranteed.
Proudly Made in USA.