Stunning Sterling Necklace, Alton, Sweden, l972

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1980: item #692713
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This sterling silver necklace from Alton Sweden is modern and elegant in its simplicity. Each slightly oval ring is curved upwards and is joined to the next ring by a slightly rounded silver dome. Well conceived and well made, it's a lovely piece that can be worn on a variety of occasions. With marks for Alton, 1972, Sweden, Falkoping (town mark) and a maker's mark of H-B.C., it's a highly collectible and well documented piece of jewelry.

Scandinavian Silver Signed Ring, Alton 1974

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1980: item #681661
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Wonderful Scandinavian sterling silver ring by Alton of Sweden with date marks for 1974. In wonderful condition, the ring has an adjustable shank and is currently a size 7 but could readily move at least one size either way. Elegant, simple design of overlapping curves, the top piece is about 3/4" by 7/8". The marks are for Alton, Falkoping (town mark), Swedish control marks and the date mark Z9 for 1974.

Colorful BALLE Enamel on Sterling Set B/P/E Norway

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #681028

Offered here is a joyful and colorful Mid Century Enamel on Sterling B/P/E Set by Oystein Balle of Norway. Rich colors combine with a Mod flowing design to make this set so striking! This set was well taken care of as it is in excellent condition! Bracelet measures 1-1/4" W x 7" L when laid flat. It's design is tapered however so when closed, top circumference is 2 1/4" W and the bottom measures 2 7/16" in circumference. Pin measures 1 3/4" W x 1 5/16" H. Earrings are 3/4" H x 3/4" W. Each piece... Click for details

Jacob Hull Silver Cuff Bracelet, Scandinavian

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #675652
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Jacob Hull silverplated cuff bracelet with a chunky, molten centerpiece. Hull's work is done in silverplate and often produced by B + D (Buch and Deichman) though this piece is only signed JHULL. His work is generally large and highly sculptural. As a cuff, there is some give in the size and it has an inner circumference of approximately 6 inches. The central element is 1 3/4" in diameter and the cuff is 2" wide at it's widest point. Great condition and great look.

RARE MODERNIST GEORG JENSEN DENMARK PIN

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian: Georg Jensen Pre 1960: item #675377

This is a terrific, unusual, Modernist design sterling pin by Georg Jensen, Denmark. Certainly not often seen,( if ever ) it measures 1 1/2" by 1" and is in fine original condition. Signed and numbered as shown. This piece should delight any Jensen collector or collector of great Modernist design.

Sterling Silver Mid Century Scandinavian Ring

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #669572
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This sterling silver mid century ring has a highly sculptural design. The shank which is cut out on either side tapers toward the top. The cylindrically encased tiger eye is open on either end. Well designed with a pleasing juxtaposition of contrasting shapes. It is marked 925S and surprisingly unsigned. The ring is a size 5 1/2 (UK size L) and could be resized.

The length of the cylinder is 3/4" and the diameter ... Click for details

Sterling Scandinavian Modernist Necklace, Signed

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1980: item #669405
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This sterling silver modernist necklace is signed by Owe Johansson, a Swedish designer. Made in the 1970s it is marked 925, made in Finland and has his signature.

This piece has great texture and volume emphasized by its molten design and contrasting surfaces. The open, hollow spaces emphasized by the upward reaching "pods" also add great visual interest to his design. The pendant part of the necklace is 2 1/8" x 1 ... Click for details

BERNHARD HERTZ 1910 Silver Nouveau BROOCH Georg Jensen

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1910: item #665390
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Rare, large Bernhard Hertz drop brooch with carnelian stones. Classic Art Nouveau / Skonvirke design made circa 1910, Denmark. This large and outstanding brooch has organic leaf designs and ball chain set with a central domed Car... Click for details

Wonderful Mid Century Mod Finnish Pendant w Stone 830S

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1970: item #661714

So wild and funky! Here is a Mid Century Mod Finnish Pendant with a super flecked stone in colors of Moss Green, Soft Brown and a Salmon. Great MOD setting with alternating "scoops and pins" creating a starburst effect! Pictured on pg. 278 of Ginger Moro's, European Designer Jewelry. Pendant measures 2 1/8" H x just over 1 1/2" W. I have not polished this pendant and will leave this to the discretion of it's next owner. Marked on the reverse 830S FINLAND. Excellent weight at 13.4 dwt. and perfec... Click for details

Modernist bronze pendant necklace by P.Sarpaneva

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Scandinavian Pre 1980: item #650885
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Impressive vintage Pentti Sarpaneva modernist bronze pendant necklace dates to the 1970s. The pendant measures; 4-3/4" long by 2-5/8" wide and it weighs 57 grams. The jump ring is stamped BRONZE FINLAND. I can not find initials or a signature on the pendant, but it is quite obvious this is a Sarpaneva piece. The pendant and necklace are in beautiful condition.