A signed Dafri copper ultramodern pin brooch and earrings set from the 1950s. This Toronto Canada company made some great looking items and this is one of them - a very Jetsons kind of anamorphic style. This set includes the 2" across pin with a safety clasp and an applied copper planchet identical to the 1-5/8 x 1" clip-on earrings. Each has some mild black patination and the pin has the DAFRY signature planchet...

Charming rectangular Shakudo brooch with gold and silver detail featuring a laughing man. The brooch is braced by a 12K gold mount. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with fine patina.

Dimensions: H 7/8 x L 1 7/8 in. #1119

Art Nouveau Owl belt buckle

Gablonz, Bohemia

1900

5" x 3"

Metal alloy

Pictured on page 29 of Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century, Deanna Farneti Cera (Editor)

Very good antique condition

This mod ring is pewter. It has a slightly tapered, band which is adjustable. The band is surmounted by an applied bezel-set, turquoise blue, art stone. The inside of the band is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in script) and DENMARK. It is circa 1960's-1970's.

Here is an impressive, hand-constructed pendant of wound thick wire around a square piece of polished spectrolite. The stone has a lovely iridescence, and internal yellowish bands. The pendant is permanently attached to a thick chain that has no clasp; both the chain and pendant are silverplated; the pendant bears the impressed mark of Walter Arnesen, Copenhagen (1968-1973). The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops 15 inches.

This splendid Victorian brooch is an example of the Egyptian Revival style. It is silver gilt with a polychrome enamel winged pharaoh. The old style of the tube hinge and C clasp date it as prior to 1900. tube hing. It is marked 800 (for silver content) and has an indecipherable maker's mark. The pin is 1 1/4 " X 5/8". There is a small crack in the enamel of one feather. It is 19th century in age.

Modernist Austrian enamel bracelet⁠

7" x 3/4"⁠

Excellent vintage condition⁠

A heavy, dramatic necklace composed of three rows of interlocking links soldered together. The outer rows are copper, and the middle row is brass; both metals have retained their luster. The brass clasp is very secure and is marked on the back Mexico with a partial Tlaquepaque’s, and the maker’s initials FCS underneath. The necklace measures 7/8 inch wide and about 18 inches long; it is slightly curved. Weight: 81.5 grams

Modernist bronze ring

Brutalist style

Finland

Adjustable band currently a size 8

Face - 1 1/8" diameter

Marked - Made in Finland

Excellent condition

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!

This twisted enamel bangle of sterling silver resembles the work of Canadian metalsmiths such as Guy Vidal and John Larin, who produced highly textured designs during the late 1960s and 1970s. This bangle features a ribbed surface on both sides, with alternating pockets of burnt orange and dark maroon enamels, with one pocket left undecorated — possibly for stamping what looks like a mark of some kind on the reverse...

Industria Argentina brass brutalist bracelet

1970

Dynamic statement piece

5" tall

Interior circumference - 6" plus a 1" rear gap

Weight - 103 grams

Great condition

This impressive Rebajes copper cuff features a thick, curled wire that extends from one terminal to the other, secured by rivets. It has a dark patina from age, and the surface shows only minor wear. The cuff measures 2 inches wide, with an opening of 1 ¼ inches and inside circumference of about 7 ¼ inches. And it has a bit of heft, weighing in at 119 grams, or 4.2 ounces.

This great Modernist, Scandinavian piece displays a lovely pendant with a central, purple stone cabochon. It is marked HW Tenn SWEDEN. HW is for the pewtersmith and Tenn means pewter). The necklace, chain measures just over 24" long.

Circa 1900 brass sash pin with Art Nouveau meandering lines on Arts & Crafts weight construction and an old C catch. Showing the bezel set facet amber glass stones often seen on George N. Steere or GNS & CO work.
While not his usual figural critter piece, this brooch displays the same finish, same size and color stone (25mm x 15mm), reticulated metal design...

Paul von Ringelheim, Austrian/American artisan

1933 - 2003

This necklace is part of the Directional series of jewelry crafted by von Ringelheim in the late 1960's.

Large chrome plated pendant suspended from heavy metal chain.

Pendant - 4 1/2" x 4"

Should fit a 13" neck

Weight - 138 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

Brutalist brass necklace

Hand crafted studio jewelry

1960s - 70s

Center element measures 5" x 5"

Neck ring - 14 1/2" round

Weight - 116 grams

Unmarked

Excellent vintage condition

A vintage modernist brooch with a whimsical three dimensional Man in the Moon face in copper.

Measures 1" at the widest and 2 3/4" high. Made of oxidized copper with overlays for the eyes, nose and mouth. Rollover clasp holds securely.

Would work on a lapel or even suspended from a chain. Fine condition. Well constructed.

Great MCM feel.

A wonderful and rare pair of patinated copper modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. The spiral design incorporates small raised circles for added texture.

These screw back earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Both are signed with the 'Art Smith' script signature.

In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. They are opposites so frame the face when worn...

Carl Tasha brass crab pendant

1970's

2" x 2 1/4"

Marked Tasha

Excellent vintage condition

This sparkling stunner has 2 big rhinestones (7/16”), 2 smaller ones (1/4”), and 8 small accent stones (there should be 9. One is missing, but it’s really hard to tell, due to all that sparkle), set in white metal. The whole thing measures 2” x 9/16” at the widest points. Stamped “Czechoslov” on the back, it is in overall good condition: the stones have a couple chips, and a little abrasion, but the stones are so sparkly it’s hard to spot these...

Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring

1960 - 1970

Size 4 - 4 1/2

Weight - 15 grams

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

A vintage hand made large pendant in an abstract design reminiscent of the work of Jack Boyd in bronze or brass.

The pendant is attached to the neck ring with two round connectors with balls at each end. Measures 5 1/2" long including the connectors and 4 1/4" at the widest. It is slightly curved so lays nicely when worn, not too heavy.

Neck ring measures about 15" around with an opening of 1 3/4". There is some flexibility to adjust the size.

Has some tarnish.

Fine workmanship...

Circa 1960 mid 20th century modernist fan rectangular station copper bracelet signed REBAJES for Frank Rebajes, the most successful modernist jewelry manufacturer of the mid century. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1907, he came to New York in 1923 to seek his fortune, establishing his own factory in 1932, and his own Fifth Avenue store in 1942.
Possibly a custom order at 7 X 1 5/8"
2.2 Oz or 65 Grams.
Bold bracelet for the petite frame.
Rich vintage patina...

Pair of cast bronze clip-on earrings, vintage from the 1930’s. Sculptural design, unsigned but probably French. Height "7/8 / 2.3 cm. Condition: fine.

Art Smith modernist Copper Brooch⁠⁠

1950⁠⁠

This large copper brooch measures 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" ⁠⁠

Weight - 36 grams

Marked Art Smith, in script, on verso

Very nice condition with original finish intact⁠⁠

Composed of a highly oxidized white metal set with uncut chunks of amber, most likely secured with an epoxy. The construction is a bit craft-like, with areas of solder showing; the long bail is attached on the back and partially obscures the maker’s mark of A.D. Design, a Copenhagen firm formed by J. Andersen and E. Dennung (1971-1979). The pendant measures 3 1/8 inches long by 2 1/8 inches wide.

A delightful Shakudo brooch featuring a laughing face with exaggerated features including large copper lips as well as copper rope detail. Made in Japan. Meiji era, ca. 1880. Excellent condition with lovely patina.

Dimensions: H 3/4 x L 1 3/4 in. #1118

A fun pair of screw back earrings and a matching pendant necklace by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel.

May be purchased individually or as a set.

The large pendant measures 2 7/8" long with the bale and 2" across. It has the original chain with alternating brass and copper links. The chain measures 17" long and has a secure hook closure. This pendant necklace is signed on the back with an impressed MAYA Mexico...

These earrings are small but have a strong design that evokes arts and crafts style. They feature applied silver leaves and beading on domes with an oxidized, darkened surface. There is a central copper bead mounted in a silver bezel. The earrings are marked 925 on the backs with sturdy posts; they may have been converted from screw backs at one time. Each earring measures approximately 1/2 inch in diameter and 3/16 inch in height. Weight: 1.9 grams total.

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Eivind Hillestad, Norway. Marked EH, and 79. Pendant has long segmented leaves. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 32" long and slips over the head. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!

Bracelet season is here! Flower power mid century well made gold plated matte enamel link bracelet signed: K in a circle and Made in Taiwan. Well made with ten colors, which include one red flower, of matte surface enamel poured into brass chambers of flowers and leaves happily dancing against a cobalt blue and cerulean blue background.
7 3/4" end to end X 1 1/2" wide X 2mm thick.
So hippy dippy 60s yet so today! Strong push box clasp...

Amita gold and silver inlay on black damascene background of floral metal work often described as in the Komai style. This is serious inlay work. One pin Or a pair of SB earrings; 59 Each.
(A) Black Butterfly Screwback Earrings marked with a crown shape Amita mark and a small star to dot the "i"?. 1" across
(B) Figural pin marked AMITA JAPAN. Peonies & Iris motifs instead of the usual Japanese motifs on other damascene. 1 1/2" across X 7/8" north to south. $59 each.
Acquired toge...

An iconic copper, brass and enamel bracelet by Casa Maya Mexico in the much desired Kiss design. This design is pictured on the front of Sandy Hargrove's book, "Maya Jewelry". Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Has a drop that hangs 2 1/2" down. Closes securely with a bar sliding between two tubes. Marked with a partial Maya Mexico stamp. Hammered brass and copper with enamel accents. A little bit of wear to the enamel on one of the headresses. Has a little tarnish. Wonderful de...

Circa 1900 sash ornament that can be worn as brooch pin with wide "C" catch. The green 14mm oval art glass mottled stone, made to resemble apple green jade and referred to as Chinese peking glass, is bezel set amidst a lattice dome and highly ornate designs. You should see the globules within which is what makes this a very collectible simulated stone.
Substantial @ 3" x 2" & weighs 21 grams.
$11 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confiden...

An extraordinary necklace by Carl Tasha (1943-2006), Provincetown artist known for sculpture and for his innovative jewelry designs. He created jewelry in brass and bronze, rather than traditional silver or gold, and was an early designer of the Brutalist style. Measures 17 1/2" stretched out, the pieces are curved out within this measurement. The large middle figure measures 4 1/2". Necklace is signed C. Tasha on the back of the largest figure. 7 figures in all, each well sculpted with g...

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters in a Dragonfly design.

Measures 3 1/2"" long and 1 7/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Interesting triangular shape. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A vintage brushed silver and clear crystal costume bracelet and earrings set. Length: 7.5 inches.

A pair of vintage modernist earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet in copper and brass.

According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive. These earrings have two parts, the top is smooth polished copper and the bottom has a coiled brass overlay. Chenet used some o...

A vintage modernist brooch by noted African American mid century jeweler, Winifred Mason Chenet in copper with 5 dangles. This rare and early brooch was done when she just signed her work Mason, prior to adding the Chenet d'Haiti in the early 1950s.

Measures 2 1/8" across and 3" high including the dangles. Made of oxidized copper with raised graduated bumps. The balls and chains are brass and the hooks connecting the balls are copper for an interesting contrast.

Rollover clasp holds s...

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched silver metal brooch by Carence Crafters with an intertwined vine design.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 3/8" high. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Bold and impressive.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

Rare Betty Cooke modernist brass and ceramic necklace

Late 1940s - 1950s

4 3/4" x 4 1/2"

Each drop measures 3" long

Very good vintage condition with only minor loss to the edge of 2 ceramic cylinders

Stamped, Cooke

A fierce, mythical creature, generally held to be fiercely territorial, is ready to claim his territory on your lapel and guard it--and you! In an era when much jewelry was tiny, this pin has a real presence. The gryphon clings to a golden shield and is sure to be an attention getter! The pin is marked FIX, which is a French process of heavy gold plate or gold fill. Overall size is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". The design, the fixe process, and the findings all suggest that the pin dates from the ...

A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered brass brooch by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany. Measures 1 3/8" long and 1" across. Marked Handarbeit, Kahlbrandt and Hamburg. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Fine work.

An interesting hand wrought necklace in brass with a layered floral pendant suspended from the original chain by JB Pericles. The center of the flower is copper. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.

The central flower pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.

Fine condition with minimal tarnish.

This 1960s pendant is composed of what appears to be a very thickly molded pewter, roughly finished and suspended from a sturdy cable chain. The back of the pendant bears an unidentified maker’s mark of Å.A. Pendant measures 3 1/8 inches long by 2 5/8 inches wide. The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops almost 17 inches; it does not have a clasp.

A stylized geometric openwork design characterizes this handmade bronze ring, made around 1965-1970. The band is adjustable, and bears the unidentified maker’s mark of P.N., in addition to the Finland mark. The tiny bumps of metal on the edges are from the casting process. The top measures 1 ¼ inches long by 1 inch wide; the band is currently sized at approximately a 7.

A very fine and rare Bohemian garnet pendant featuring an openwork butterfly pave set with rose-cut garnets and enclosed within a heart-shaped gilt metal frame. Most Bohemian garnet jewelry was made in the more traditional styles popular in England and America, but this pendant--in the more stylized Germanic Jugendstil--is particularly striking. Some of the butterfly's wings are set with large, deeply colored stones, while others are set with smaller, brighter stones to provide contrast. The ...

This interesting openwork bronze pin is formed as a stylized horse and is based on ancient Nordic design. It has a lacquered finish to preserve the surface color of the bronze. The back has a secure curled C-clasped and the mark of Finnish maker Koravala Koru. The name of Suomussalmi, a region in Finland, is inscribed on the back as well. The pin measures 2 inches long by about 1 ¾ inches high at the ear.

Art Nouveau gilt brass & blue crystal necklace 1910 1920. This necklace has unfoiled hand cut blue crystal stones and this stylish 16-3/4" necklace has a chain and springring catch with five 1" across links with openwork and embossed designs with 3/4" ornate links in between. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight light scratches to the tops of the stones. All items are tho...

A mid century modern abstract bracelet in bronze by Else & Paul Hughes, Norway.

The bracelet measures 8" long and 1 1/4" across. Comprised of 11 links connected by hooks, the bracelet is adjustable in size. You could unhook one link of you needed it shorter.

It is in fine condition. Interesting contrast of the top shinier edges to the darkened patina of the rest of the bracelet. The hook closure holds securely.

Signed on the back of each hook Studio E & P. There are fewer b...

Big statement vintage 1960s mixed metals copper with brass appliques and green onyx stones hinged bangle bracelet by Mexican maker Casa Maya. Marked MAYA MEXICO. With pin closure. The copper has a darkened decorative finish. The green cylindrical stones are held with bolts. 2 1/8 inches wide and 7 inches inside circumference. The inside diameters are 2 3/8 and 2 1/8 inches. The outside is in excellent condition; the inside has wear and scratching but this does not show when the piece...

Carl Tasha modernist brass buckle

Provincetown, MA

1970's

2 1/2" x 2 3/8"

Marked C.Tasha

Very good vintage condition

A truly fabulous mid century modern cuff bracelet, multi metal, with copper base, enhanced with brass or bronze and silver elements, textured sections and incised lines. One of the best imaginable designs from the era of innovative and wonderful metal work. It measures 5 1/8" on the interior, with a gap of 1 1/2" and is 1 3/8" wide. As the metal is flexible, it could be adjusted slightly to fit varying wrist sizes. Unsigned, but obviously the work of a highly talented artist, in design and i...

Stunning necklace choker with difficult to find circa 1920 etched on both sides coveted Amethyst color art glass. It is often referred to as "Lalique" like as found on page 91 of the 2nd Edition book: Popular Jewelry 1840 - 1940. This type was worn in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau on to the Art Deco era. Silver plate on brass. Simply the best to wear anytime, anywhere! Very nice pre owned vintage condition for age.

Length: 18"
Center beautifully etched bead on both sides: 35mm ...

An unusual piece of repousee work in copper. This belt is made of 17 panels with Middle Eastern designs. Measures 26 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Signed J. Simmons 1945. Well crafted and substantial. Warm patina. A very unique piece of handicraft.

Impressive hand crafted modernist brass necklace

c 1960's

Origin - Argentina

Marked Jacob

Pendant - 7 1/2" long

Should fit a 16" neck

Very nice vintage condition

This modernist, Scandinavian pendant is certainly unique: circa 1960. It measures 2 3/8" x 2 3/8". The circle in which the drop hangs has a diameter of 1 1/2". The glass drop is cobalt blue in color. The back of this piece is marked MADE IN DENMARK and signed Bent Larsen Inc DENMARK.

A vintage hand made large pendant of a nude woman reminiscent of the work of Carl Tasha or Richard Kaish in bronze or brass.

The pendant measures 4" long and 3" at the widest. It has lots of detail.

Currently suspended from a neck ring that measures about 18" around with an opening of 1". There is some flexibility to adjust the size. The neck ring has light hammering and a bronze colored wash. It could also be worn on a thick chain or cord due to the large bale.

The pendant ha...

This wonderful Art Nouveau costume piece is circa 1910. The pink glass and brass swag necklace has two pear-shaped pink 'stones' in the center and two spectacle-set ones in the chain.