All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1331590 (stock #7239)
A Navajo sterling silver and genuine turquoise cuff bracelet circa 1940 1950. This vintage 5/8" wide cuff bangle bracelet measures 2-1/8" x 1-1/2" across the interior and it features three natural bezel-set gem turquoise stones. They are Sleeping Beauty mine turquoise, lovely in color and quite hard to find now. The bracelet is a dainty classic southwestern design bracelet, for a small woman's or girl's wrist...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1142139
1950's vintage sterling silver and turquoise necklace designed and signed by reknowned southwest designer Frank Patania. Necklace measures 16 inches long. Center panel is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". Comprised of nine panels measuring 7 inches across and 25 turquoise nuggets mounted in serrated bezel settings. Weight is 69 grams, 2.04 oz. The hallmarks are the conjoined FP STERLING & Patania's Thunerbird shop mark. Beautiful condition with no chips or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Memorabilia : Pre 1960 item #364906 (stock #BA443)
Measuring 3 /12 inches high x 5 ¼ inches wide x 3 inches deep, this early 1950’s USA-made, plastic, RED Aunt Jemima Recipe Box has seen little, if any, use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #296899
Stunning mid-century modern sterling and cabachon amethyst pin by Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo.Outstanding design and execution, the eye travels over the different levels and shapes. This is a large brooch measuring 3" by 1 1/2". It is in beautiful original condition and hallmarked for Antonio Pineda and Los Castillo as shown. This brooch is different and interesting any way you turn it. Modernist design at its' best.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1960 item #1331940 (stock #7247)
A Robert Allison Scottish sterling silver and genuine citrine round pin or brooch with a Greek key design. This vintage 1-1/2" round brooch is fully hallmarked for Edinburgh probably 1958 (we think - the date stamp is difficult to make out). This pin has a safety clasp and the citrene has been checked to verify that it is a genuine gem stone and it weighs 15.0 grams. These stones are sometimes referred to as smoky topaz, but they are actually a light brown citrine...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1235082
Sculptural wave and beaded sterling silver bracelet designed c. 1950-60's by modernist Taxco, Mexico designer Antonio Pineda(1919-2009). Cuff interior measures 5 1/2" from end to end with a 1" gap opening and measures 1 1/4 inch high. Weighs 79 grams, 2.08 oz. Hallmarked with the Antonio crown, ANTONIO, TAXCO, 970, eagle, HECHO EN MEXICO, LOS CASTILLO COOP. P. 139-40 of Bille Hougart's book THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE & HALLMARKS show and explain examples of this combination of marks...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1211045 (stock #12422)
Often referred to as the "Spratling of Peru", Graziella Laffi needs no introduction to the knowledgeable collector of vintage Peruvian silver jewelry. Inspired by the country's rich pre-Colombian heritage which she interpreted in a mod, timeless way, Laffi's pieces are sought-after and just a pleasure to have and behold. The hand-hammered necklace at hand, oxidized and endearingly assymetrical, has four figural, sculptural charms hanging off it...
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1960 item #1194329 (stock #22B3 425)
Thomas R. Curtin (American, 1899-1977) - Rushing Stream. Oil on masonite. Mid 20th century. Size: 18 inches x 24 inches. Estate stamp signature in lower right and marked on reverse with estate stamp and estate inventory #315. Excellent condition and recently professionally cleaned. Offered in an antique 19th century gilt frame. In this painting, Thomas Curtin shows a stream rushing through a pastoral landscape in summer, with green pastures and farms scattered amongst the hills...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #300357 (stock #T 803)
Sold. Beautifully chased substantial cuff bracelet marked: "S. Kirk & Son" Sterling, the mark used from 1932 to 1961, on one end and "Chrysanthemum 15-11 inside the other rounded end. Nice heft at 1.3 Oz or 38 Grams and is just under 1" wide by 7" inside which Includes the flexible 3/4" opening. Very nice preowned condition
Sold, no price, no info available
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #719335
This is an exquisite sterling bracelet with large cabachon emerald and obsidian stones and pearls by Salvador Teran. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" around in the inside, 1 1/2" wide at the widest point and weighs 64 grams. It opens and closes in the back and has an intact safety chain. It is all original and in fine condition. There are no chips or cracks to the stones. The emerald has natural inclusions typical of emeralds. The color of the emerald is deeper than reflected in the photos...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #155952 (stock #rosen1KL)
Great design by Nettie Rosenstein. Gold plated metal with composition rams head. Back of pendant has a four leaf clover design. Chain is 14 1/2" end to end, pendant and tassel is 5 1/2" long and the ram's head is 3//4" deep and beautifully sculpted.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #429814
A striking and fascinating Art Moderne 970 silver pin by Antonio Pineda. The shapes and placement of the stones are intriguing. The black stripe of onyx is inlaid but the half sphere of onyx and the rectangular agate are set above the surface adding dimension. The pin measures 2 5/8" by 3/4", weighs 19 grams, and is in fine original condition. Signed for Antonio Pineda as shown. A very special Antonio piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #341
Penino Brooch. Large, heavy sterling vermeil and dramatic clear rhinestone flower heads (1" each) with leaves and vines. Ca 1940s. L:3 1/2"
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1263759
A rare and unusual Hopi sterling bracelet handwrought by deceased famous Hopi silversmith Ralph Tawangyaouma, hallmarked "H" and his thundercloud hallmark with emanating streaks of lightening. An early pioneering silversmith, working since 1910, his work is distinctive for his use of heavy gauge silver and stamping both exemplified by this bracelet. Tawangyaouma died in 1972. This cuff measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/2" wide. Weighing 118 gram...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1960 item #1020523
Exceptional sterling silver and enamel bracelet designed and signed (c.1950's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies Carr better known as Margot De Taxco. Bracelet will comfortably fit up to a 7" wrist. Each of the 3 curved panels measure 2 1/2"L X 1 5/8"W. Beautiful vintage condition. No enamel loss or damage. No dents or dings. Bracelet weighs 107grams, 3.7oz. Safety chain works perfectly. Fully hallmarked with eagle 16. An example of this bracelet is pictured in Penny Morrill's new book...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #455496 (stock #T 1387 ABC)
SOLD. Vintage Sterling Bangle Bracelet Collectors: A)Mexican Mixed Metals Metales; B)unsigned maybe Danecraft; C) Lunt Sterling # 72 rich ornate. First two 2 1/2" across inside each, the Lunt is 2 5/8", each approx 1/8 wide. Sold, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1316503 (stock #151511)
This is a signed William Spratling DNA chain that is 17" long and .50in. wide. You see copies of this design but nothing compares to the real thing. Hold it in the hand and there is an instantaneous silky smooth feel of the almost pure silver. It has no damage and the hallmark is authentic. It has warmed with time and the design has a heft of 93 grams. It has a rich presence and belongs in an exceptional collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1174951 (stock #habraidedcuf)
The heft and the feel of this Hector Aguilar Cuff goes beyond what any picture can tell you about this jewel. The silver is hand braided so perfectly and fine. The beads that end the cuff are heavy and stately. Hallmarked appropriately as shown and the weight is 80 grams heavy. The inside diameter is 2.5in. with the gap being 1 1/8th inches. The height is 1 inch tall. The patina is really beautiful and natural on this piece giving it the dimension and depth that the maestro intended it to have. ...