All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1334204 (stock #7300)
A sterling silver belt and buckle hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s . This vintage 3/4" wide bracelet has a hook on the end of the hinged section with the FL monogram and it inserts into the buckle. It measures 7-5/8" in circumference and 2-3/8 x 2-1/8" across the interior. It weighs 20.8 grams, it is stamped STERLING MB PAT. APld. It is well made and stylish with fine decorative engraving...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1328256 (stock #02559)
A vintage sterling silver hand engraved oval 1-1/2" x 1" (sans bale) photo locket on an 18" link chain with a springring clasp. This 1930s-40s necklace weighs 11.8 grams and it is engraved on one side only. The locket is stamped BIRKS STERLING, it has two photo retaining bezels and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #310863
A big and bold sterling Art Deco bracelet by the American company Danecraft. An early and very stylish piece for this company, this bracelet measures 8" end to end and is 1 5/8" wide. It weighs 79 grams and is in beautiful original condition. Signed Danecraft Sterling, this bracelet is fun to wear and makes a statement on the wrist.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #373736
A rare and spectacular handwrought sterling repousse cuff by silversmith Peer Smed. He was trained in Denmark, came to the U.S. and worked for Tiffany & Co., then later opened his own shop in New York. The workmanship of this bracelet is superb.The flower and leaves look alive. His pieces are hard to find and this is the first bracelet made by Smed that I have ever seen. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" in the back...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1334208 (stock #7304)
An enamel sterling silver school ring from the 1930s 1940s from the Hanover High School, Hanover Ontario. Established in 1924 this school added "District" to the name in 1953 and amalgamated in 1968 to become the John Diefenbaker Secondary School. This 5/8 x 9/16" wide ring features the school crest with yellow and cobalt blue enamel, which doubtless are the school colours and it also has their school motto "ENTER TO LEARN GO FORTH TO SERVE"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #307759 (stock #T 844)
Large Lampl Late Art Deco to Retro Bow Sterling Pin Brooch with 8 X 13mm Blue Moonstone Cab signed: conjoined "WL" for Walter Lampl of New York & "Sterling". 3 1/2" X 2 1/2" and weighs .8 Oz or 23 Grams. SOLD, no price, no info.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1334206 (stock #7302)
A sterling butterfly wing bracelet from the 1930s. This 7-1/4" long and 1/2" wide bracelet features five lattice style links with four glass-domed butterfly wing circular panels between them. It has a springring clasp, it is stamped .925 and it weighs 10.8 grams. The vivid irridescent electric blue butterfly wing is in superb condition with no "rust" and this bracelet is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #163888 (stock #T 340)
Vintage Unmarked Unsigned No Stone Arts & Crafts Bow or Celtic Brooch Pin that tests at least 925. Has Heft for it's size of 1 3/8" X 1 1/8". Very good condition with just a little wave to pin stem. Rich Silver with plenty of patina in crevices.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1332758 (stock #7252)
A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro wide bangle measures 8-1/2" in circumference, 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior wall, and it is 1-1/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half with the design extending into the undecorated half at the hinge and clasp. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned and it weighs 48.7 grams...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1940 item #970679 (stock #6285)
A Mongolian solid silver and coral ring with a pin-mounted genuine coral cabochon with silver beaded design circa 1930s. This vintage ring is approximately 75 years old but may be older. It is currently a size 8, but is adjustable. The coral is a dark red orange color. to any size. It measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the front, it weighs 5.3 grams and it is unmarked (it has been tested, and is guaranteed to be silver)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Art Nouveau : Pre 1940 item #179661
A rare, early and beautiful sterling Art Nouveau bracelet by Georg Jensen, Denmark. There are 4 silver cabachons alternating between double links of a leaf type design. One of the silver cabachons is the clasp. There are inscriptions on the backs of 3 of the 4 cabachons- the first says: D.D, the second: NOV.12, the third: 1936. The back of the fourth cabachon, the clasp, has the GJ mark dating from 1915-30, as shown in the photo...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1286412
Art Deco in design this 1930's sterling silver and obsidian pin was designed and signed by Mexico designer Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Pin measures 2 3/4" X 1 3/4". Beautiful condition. Pin exhibited in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE and pictured on p. 206 of the book by Penny Morrill.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #569701 (stock #T 1503)
SOLD. Maybe unsigned F & B Foster & Bailey silver double black enamel filled bracelet stamped STERLING showing five 9mm bezel set "cat's eye" looking blue poured glass cabochons. Measuring 7 1/4" end to end slightly less when the hidden push V box clasp is engaged. Very nice vintage condition and all enamel is perfect. SOLD, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1333590 (stock #7285)
An amethyst sterling silver pendant on chain necklace from the 1930s. The 5/8" pendant has a free-swinging genuine faceted amethyst in a lobed circle and it is on an 18-1/2" sterling chain with a springring clasp...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1373998 (stock #180102)
What an incredible old signed Los Castillo necklace! This is the only one I have ever seen. The height is 1.25in. at it's tallest point. Showing quality with rivots and a weight of 136 grams this necklace is a true collector treasure. The wearable length is 17 inches and is without any damage of any kind. The necklace is a Margot design when married to Antonio Castillo. The hallmark is the old linear mark, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1940 item #1351600 (stock #171301)
Matilde Poulat's jewels are one of the most difficult from the Mexican Silver Renaissance to find today. This signed necklace shows the early MATL mark which was the name of her Taller. It boasts a wearable length is 17in and a weight of 171 grams heavy. The drop is 4.75in. across and 4.25in. tall at the highest point. The most dramatic of Matl's is seen with the double strand of fancy chain. A beautiful drape that is rarely found. No damage as was lovingly cared for, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #468534 (stock #T 1431)
SOLD. Vintage Art Deco style or revival rectangle camphor frosted glass drop earrings with brilliant prong set center rhinestones. Metal is rhodium or silver plated while the earhooks tested sterling silver. Frosted glass is 18 X 12mm with No issues. They suspend @ 2 3/4" - have your jeweler or Mimi remove one station to yield as 2" instead. SOLD, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1334688 (stock #7316)
A hand engraved sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet from the 1930s. It measures 2-3/8" x 2-1/8" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It is stamped STERLING and WRJ (for W.R. Johnson of Toronto) and it weighs 19.5 grams. It is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a MARIE name engraved on the undecorated side. All items are thoroughly and conservatively...