All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1416495 (stock #4038)

Carl Tasha modernist serpent pendant

Provincetown, MA

1970

This massive and exquisitely detailed work of art measures 5 1/4" tall x 3" across

Weight - a solid 118 grams

Cast brass or bronze

Signed on verso - C. Tasha in script and stamped C. Tasha in block letters, 153/1000

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1415243 (stock #JJ3722)
A great example of Finnish Modernist design, a bracelet made of bronze with a central rectangular brutalist element by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland.

The bracelet measures 7" around the inside and 1" wide. Has two hooks which hold securely. Also has a safety chain with an additional hook closure. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.

Fine condition with some minor scratches and tarnish. Has a minor ding on the backside.

Nice contrasts of layers and textures...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1415115 (stock #JJ3692)
A vintage bronze brooch or pendant with a nude figure around a brown swirled agate.

Has 'fingers' which hold the stone in place. Measures 3" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a secure rollover clasp and also a small bale so could be worn either as a brooch or on a chain. Can be worn up and down or sideways as a brooch. The bale is behind the figure's knee so the figure would be crawling down when worn on a chain.

Well constructed, interesting design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1414444 (stock #JJ3663)
A vintage modernist bronze heavy pendant necklace designed by Unn Tangerud for UNI David Andersen, Norway.

Measures 24" long. The pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed UNI D-A Norway, Bronse and Design Unn Tangerud.

In very fine condition. Circa 1970s. Spring clasp holds securely.

Lots of movement.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1413408 (stock #4032)

Phyllis Mark modernist gold tone kinetic necklace

1970s

Pendant - 4 1/2" in diameter

Neck ring measures 15 3/4" round or 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's

Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '72

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1413091 (stock #3644)

Rafael Alfandary large modernist brass and clear glass cabochon necklace

1970s

Canada

Pendant - 8" long

Neck chain extends to 22 1/2"

Weight - a hefty 122+ grams

Marked Rafael in script and Canada on verso

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1970 item #1410888 (stock #3633)

Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring

1960 - 1970

Size 4 - 4 1/2

Weight - 15 grams

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1410885 (stock #3632)

Rachel Gera modernist brutalist brass, garnet and pearl necklace

Israel

1970

Should fit up to a 14" neck

Main pendant element measures 61/2" long x 2 1/4" wide

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1410219 (stock #JJ3245)
A mid century modern abstract pendant in bronze by Eivind Hillestad, Norway.

Marked EH, and 700. Designed by noted Norwegian gold and silversmith, Leif Sverre Høvren Johnsen.

The pendant has a central carnelian colored swirled cabochon. Measures 1 7/8" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 21" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. In nice condition with some minor scratches.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design!

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1950 item #1409911 (stock #3628)

Georg Jensen sterling silver cuff bracelet

Denmark

1940

Designer - Harald Nielsen

This well crafted classic bracelet with a unique Celtic type design measures 2" x 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" at its tallest point

Interior circumference - 6" plus a 1 1/8" rear opening

Weight - a solid 58 grams

Marked Georg Jensen, 55, 925s

Fine vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1409314 (stock #3626)

Eve Kaplin enamel on metal earrings

1980s

These movable large statement earrings can measure up to 2 3/4" long

Very good vintage condition with only a few minor pin point dots of enamel loss

Unmarked

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1940 item #1408699 (stock #RN05031)
Period Pieces
$45.00
This simple yet elegant gold washed lavalier evokes both the Nouveau and the Deco eras with its design. It measures 1-3/8” without the bale, and 1/2” at the widest point. It features 3 dark purple stones, which might be glass – we couldn’t identify them with certainty. The top stone’s facets are somewhat abraded, and there is wear to the metal. Circa 1920. The photos are part of the description, so please examine them with care...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1407045 (stock #JJ3600)
A large, modernist pendant, "Mustang" by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in bronze with light flame coloring.

Marked Lapponia, Finland and some other marks too difficult to read. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" across. Heavy, three dimensional and substantial. Original chain measures 26" long and has the sliding clasp which holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear.

Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1406939 (stock #JJ3599)
A vintage kinetic, sculptural lightly hand hammered brass pendant similar to the work of Harry Bertoia.

Features four concentric circles with random openings and a matching hammered brass hook closure. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 21" long.

In fine condition with a little tarnish. Lots of movement.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1980 item #1406033 (stock #3510)

Pierre Cardin modernist lucite and chrome necklace

This iconic necklace measures 29" long

Largest lucite element measures 1" across

Cardin hang tag present on clasp

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1404817 (stock #JJ3523)
A large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.

We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

Large size really makes it pop.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1950 item #1403865 (stock #JJ3537)
A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.

Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.

Striking hard to find design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Modernist : Pre 1970 item #1403225 (stock #JJ3496)
A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.

This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high...