Figural sterling necklace depicting New Hampshire's "OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN" by Shreve, Crump & Low, a Boston silversmith firm in business since 1869. "The company does no manufacturing, but, has always sold designs made by the finest American craftsmen; some of the designs being created exclusively for them", "American Jewelry Manufacturers" by Dorothy Rainwater. The design is a very beautiful heavy gauge textured silver profile...
Francisco Rebajes sterling silver clip back earrings
Mid 20th century
1 1/2" x 3/4"
Weight - 11 grams
Marked Rebajes, sterling
Very good condition
Impressive Jugendstil silver brooch with a cabochon cut garnet. Danish, c 1900- 1905, designed just before the Skonvirke period. Marked C.S. for C. Sorensen in Copenhagen (1893-1937) and 830 for the silver content. Width "1 ¾ / 4.8 cm. Condition: fine.
Very large, rare, and heavy gauge sterling pin by the famous woman Mexican silversmith, Victoria (Ana Brilanti), c. 1945. The original geometric Mayan design measures 4" wide and 2 1/4" long and the applied silver provides the exciting foreground against an oxydized background. The condition of this handmade piece is very good and is signed "VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO SILVER #322". Very strong and wonderful piece....$9 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Two vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Stavre Gregor Panis, who was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. One has a detailed floral and vine design and one has cut out gulls and a scalloped edge. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The rectangular brooch measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. Very detailed cut work. Nice contrast of textured and smooth sterling...
Robert Larin, Canadian modernist.
Pewter bracelet.
1 1/4" x 6 5/8".
Condition - excellent.
Marked R. Larin in script.
Silver and cornelian arts & crafts earrings by CARL RUOPOLI, a designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c. 1930's. These rich earrings(for pierced ears) have the beauty of Georg Jensen designs - they are rich and decorative and each measures 7/8" square. Each is signed "BY C. RUOPOLI STERLING" and are in excellent condition. They may have been converted from screwbacks but the marks have not been touched........$10 for insured US shipping.
Period aesthetic movement sterling pin by Parks Bros. & Rogers, Providence, c.1892, very much in the style of Shiebler. With the identical locking mechanism and style, this lovely pin with decorative "nature" concept measures 2 5/16" long by 1/2" wide. In excellent condition and with lovely patina, it is signed "4-leaf clover STERLING". Beautiful......$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Beautiful vintage sterling earrings with tear drop shaped, bezel set, deep red coral. These have clip backs and hold secure on the ears. Lovely floral design with silver drops between the stones and twisted wire around the center stone. They measure 1" by 1" and weigh 13 grams total. Fine original condition and signed Phyllis as shown. Excellent color!
Beautiful and rare Salvador Teran earrings are the exact match for the previously listed Teran Bracelet on my site. They are built like shadow boxes and have no damage or repairs. Approximatly 1in. by 1in.
Sterling screwback earrings by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. Each measures 15/16" long and each are signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 116B 925". Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Modernist Sterling Earrings
Maxwell Chayat
C.1950s
excellent condition
1" dia.
Borresen and Lassen modernist sterling silver brooch - Denmark.
Circa - late 1950's.
2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Excellent vintage condition - minor surface scratches.
Margot de Taxco large and rare earrings that have a huge presence. Beautiful repousse sweeps with a height of 1.75in. and a width of 1 1/8th inches. Weight is 18 grams.
Mid-Century silver and crystal pendant. Measures 1.75" tall. Good vintage condition. Stamped "850, Silver," and with an unidentifiable hallmark, possibly HRAS. Chain is not included.
Elis Kauppi modernist sterling silver and chrysoprase ring
Two chrysoprase beads trapped in clam shell forms
Finland
Mid 20th century
Size - 8 1/2 with adjustable band
Weight - 7.40 grams
Marked with anvil cypher and 925s
Very good vintage condition
A vintage modernist sterling silver heavy brooch consisting of three intertwined circles by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Measures 2 1/8" across. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Nice contrast of dark and light and thick and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.
These rocking horse earrings have to be Los Castillo's most endearing design and it is also rare. The weight is 14 grams of repousse. I took a side shot so you could see the depth and dimension these beauties have. They are 1in. tall and 1 1/8th of an inch wide. A fantastic set for a collectors jewel box.
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver brooch with stone
1950
New York
1 3/4" x 2 1/8"
Weight - 15 grams
Marked Paul Miller on verso
Very good vintage condition
A Mexican sterling silver and amethyst cabochons bracelet circa 1930s 1940 This 7-3/8" length and 5/8" wide bracelet is a classic Mexico design, and the gem stones are genuine. This bracelet is stamped STERLING 925 TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark. It weighs 18.2 grams, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a tiny triangle shape gap on one amethyst. It doesn't appear to be a chip from damage...
A organic, sterling silver modernist ring by Henry Steig.
Measures about a size 7. Almost 1/2" high. Marked Sterling Steig on the inside. Reminds us of flattened chain.
Fine example of his work.
Kaunis Koru sterling silver and labradorite brooch
Finland
1964
2" x 1"
Weight - 14.36 grams
Hallmarked - see third image
Very good vintage condition
Modernist sterling silver sculptural ring with green stone
Mid 20th century
3/4" tall x 1 1/8" deep
Size - 6 1/4 - 6 1/2
Weight - 12.40 grams
Hallmarked 925 with unknown hallmark, possibly European
Excellent vintage condition
An exceptional chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 39 charms from the 1960s. This 7" bracelet has 3/16" wide chain links and it closes with a scissors clasp...
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Palle Bisgaard in a tiered curved shape. His torque necklace, part of this same line is included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the widest version of this cuff, with an extra tier at the bottom edge.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1" and 3/4" at the widest. There does not appear to be much give so it is better for an average to slender wrist.
Signed P...
A modernist, heavy, sterling silver ring from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen in the highly sought after bark design.
The thick curled wrap style ring with a bark like texture measures a size 7. The shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Marked 925S KVA Denmark.
This ring can not be resized without disrupting the design.
Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple circles at different heights and contrasting textures.
You can see the light hammering around the edge.
Measures about 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Heavy and substantial. Weighs 38 gr. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. It is marked under the pin making it difficult to photograph.
Very nice condition...
A pair of sterling silver screw back earrings in a mid century modernist design. We have seen only one other pair in almost the exact design signed Ed Wiener. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.
The earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 7/8" across and hold securely. They are marked with Sterling, hand wrought and a partial W in a triangle. The screw part is marked Sterling.
Minor surface scratches...
Vintage American Modernist Sterling & Shell Ring
C.L. Smith
c.1950s
Good condition
Size - 9 3/4, front of ring - 1" x 3/4"
- heavy gauge sterling silver
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A modernist sterling silver brooch with a large triangular shaped bezel set raw amethyst stone by Helge Narsakka for Kaunis Koru, Finland. Active 1954-61.
Signed HN for the designer, National Mark, 916H for the silver purity, Town Mark, K7 for 1963 and KK for the Maker.
Measures 2" across and 1 1/8" high. Minor tarnish. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pretty deep purple color.
Would also look lovely worn with a converter on a neck ring.
A vintage modernist brooch, #368 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 368.
Measures about 1 3/4"square. Three dimensional. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches.
Interesting contrast between the layers of sterling.
Fine example of Henning Koppels' modernist designs for Georg Jensen.
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Unique free form design
1950s
1 1/4" x 7/8"
Weight - 15.82 grams
Marked sterling
Fine vintage condition
A beautiful Georg Jensen USA Laurence Foss designed brooch in a classic Arts and Crafts pineapple style. Brooch measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/4" across. Has a teardrop moonstone cabochon. Marked with U.S.A. Georg Jensen, Inc., 480 and Sterling. Has a roll over safety clasp which holds securely. Nice patina and weight. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderfully made.
Description: large Austrian emerald crystal with 3 rows of pave set clear rhinestones accents.
Dimensions: 3/4" x 5/8"
Hallmarked: Mazer, sterling on the sides, sterling on the back of the clip.
Condition: excellent
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with two orbs surrounded by multiple ribbons by Elis Kauppi's studio Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design.
Measures about a size 7.5 but may be able to be resized without affecting the hallmarks because they are on the side.
In very nice condition with minor tarnish, tiny nicks along the edge of the band and some minor surface scratches.
Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S...
Here is a sensational sterling bangle with fretwork and crushed turquoise. Signed JEG Taxco 925 with an eagle 2. Weighing 53 grams, the inner diameter (closed) is just shy of 2-1/4" and the piece is 7/8" wide. Remnants of polish. The photos make the turquoise appear green but it is blue with a hint of green.