All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #189147
Spectacular sterling cuff with large blue oval mabe pearl wrapped in silver wire, hand wrought by American studio artist Francisco Rebajes. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point. The pearl is 1" long. In beautiful original condition, this piece weighs 53 grams. Signed as shown in the photo. Work in silver with stones by Rebajes is a rare find and this piece is a knock out.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #324066
Spectacular, large, heavy sterling Mexican jade bracelet. C. 1940, this piece measures 7 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. The stones are a fabulous green and the bracelet is in fine original condition.The push in clasp is invisible when closed. There is a safety clasp as well. Very solid, weighing 118 grams and signed Mexico Sterling. You will love this bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291547
Great looking minimalist ebony and sterling earrings by American Modernist jeweler Ed Levin.C. 1950, these are screwbacks and hang 1 3/8" long. The ebony disk is 3/4" diameter. Signed LEVIN STERLING on the back of one of the disks in block letters. They are wonderful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #141122
Stunning, heavy sterling bracelet with azur-malachite by Enrique Ledesma, c.1950. He is best known for his impeccable work fusing silver with stone. This bracelet is simply amazing with each silver link having an inlaid stripe of stone and then hinged together to join the next link. The push in clasp is invisible and the safety chain is intact. It is a large bracelet, measuring 8" around in the inside and 7/8" wide. It is 1 1/4" thick and weighs 92 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #394830
Beautiful sterling and garnet cuff links by New York studio artist Sam Kramer (1913-1964), who is considered the most significant postwar American Modernist jeweler. Suitable for a man or woman, these cuff links measure 1" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They weigh 26 grams total and are signed with the mushroom in a circle with rabbit ears, which is Kramer's hallmark, and sterling. Great looking cuff links from the father if Modernism.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #449027
Great looking silver and amethyst cuff links by Antonio Pineda. Beautiful faceted amethysts make these 3 dimensional and provide a warm contrast to the silver. These measure 5/8" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They are signed with one of Antonio Pineda's earliest marks- Silver by Tono and the eagle. Spectacular cuff links.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #449017
A rare and beautiful sterling and onyx cuff by William Spratling. Magnificent worn with either the onyx centered scrolls in the front or the large diamond shape panel in the front. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the diamond shape area and tapers to 3/4" at the scrolls. It weighs 72 grams and is not adjustable. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine original condition and hallmarked with the WS mark and eagle 30 dating it 1964-67...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #160698 (stock #T 298)
C 1955 Signed by Esther Lewittes (1904-1990) California Studio Artist Clip Earrings. Wonderful Modernism Jewelry.
SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #161099 (stock #T 305)
Smart Studio Sterling Pin marked: "Leonore Doskow" "Handmade Sterling". 1.5" X 1". Excellent Condition. Has Not been cleaned. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #161582
Beautiful silver filigree work in this early bracelet by Matilde Poulat. C. 1940, this bracelet measures 7" end to end and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 55 grams and is in fine original condition with a secure push in clasp and intact safety chain. Signed MATL as shown in the photo. What a great bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #459668 (stock #T1398)
Sold, no price, no info. Graceful studio reticulated leaf pattern pin brooch signed stamped: 'Sterling Hand Made Russell' by this Maine jewelry artist, Clifford Russell. The textured surface is what silversmiths call 'reticulated' and does not always result in the same look. 2 1/2 X 1 3/4. Sold, no price, no info. REPLY: 6/4/09 Ms K, will do!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #463156 (stock #T 1413)
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Trocadero Auction
TROCADERO AUCTION 2013. 1950s, fully marked signed: Los Castillo Taxco Mexico Assay # 15 and Style # 256. Sterling Green Mosaic or Mozaico Malachite Inlay SB Earrings in Origami Bird motif at just under 1 X 5/8". 3013. SB turnwheels are very secure, all mosaic intact and still unpolished. Won at auction, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #157746 (stock #T 281)
Sold. Very much the "Matilde Poulat" pre- Hispanic, open cut style in Coral, Amethyst, Turquoise and Sterling Brooch marked: "Mat'l Mexico 925" and another mark. This naive, primitive piece has NOT been cleaned.
See Closeups for mark, info. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #178932 (stock #T 496)
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Shipped, enjoy!
This item has been shipped. Signed Modern Hammered Clip: Copper, Brass, Sterling Figural Accents Scribed mark: "...M A S" ? on back and other illegible camera shy marks. Thomas Mann? Two bezel set cabochons in Lapis and either Sodalite or Onyx. 2 X 1.75" and weighs a bit under 1 Oz or 26 Grams on postal scale. Lots and Lots of patina on this studio piece. This has Not been polished. EXcellent Vintage condition. SOLD no price no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #605820
This is a smashing sterling and wire wrapped glass ball pendant and chain by Modernist Paul Lobel. It is three dimensional and interesting from every angle. A great size, measuring 2 1/2" including the bail, it is on its' original chain 18" also made by Paul Lobel. It is in fine original condition and both the pendant and the chain clasp are signed LOBEL STERLING. One of the nicest Lobel pieces I have seen.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #161148
FABULOUS Armadillo design 940 necklace made by Hector Aguilar. It is graceful and solid at the same time with lots of movement. It measures 17 1/2" end to end and is 1 1/2" wide at the widest center oval. It weighs 79 grams. All of the pieces are in excellent condition and original except the velvet which must have been replaced as it has no wear at all, unless this piece was just never worn. The clasp is original. Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #82350
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...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #656429
MASSIVE and ENORMOUS Antonio Pineda 970 silver cuff with shadow box figures and matching screwback earrings. We are talking BIG! The cuff is 2 3/4" wide, 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening and weighs 202 grams. The matching earrings are 2 1/4" long and 5/8" wide. I have never seen this bracelet or earrings in such large scale before. It is in fine original condition and both pieces are fully hallmarked as shown...