Art Smith modernist copper and brass brooch
1950
3 1/8" x 2 1/4"
Impressed signature on verso
Very good vintage condition retaining original patina
This charming pin is the embodiment of Victorian design. A very stylized butterfly perches on a row of 'gold' ball-shaped dangles. The butterfly is centered with a colorless brilliant, and flanked by small ruby pastes at each side. As was common at the time in the Victorian era, a matching stickpin acts as a safety feature as well as being pretty. The pin is a generous 1 1/2" and is gold filled. There is a maker's mark PC Co. Circa 1880
Great examples of Finnish Modernist design, two brutalist rings made of bronze by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland. May be purchased individually or as a pair.
The ring with a more copper colored patina currently measures a size 7 1/2. Has a split shank so it can be adjusted. Face of ring measures 1 1/8" in diameter. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.
The ring with the darker patina is now a size 8 but also can be adjusted. It is also marked Made in Finland on the inside...
A very unusual hand wrought copper necklace with lightly hammered curved links. The end of each link slips through a small slit and is then hammered flat so it won't come out. Hard to explain but ingenious!
The necklace measures approximately 34" around. There is no clasp, meant to slide over the head. Unsigned.
In very nice condition with a dark warm patina and lots of attention to detail.
Fine hand wrought work.
Amethyst? No. Glass.
Gold? No. Gold fill.
Do those facts mean this lavalier is any less lovely? No!
This charming lavalier is both antique and eye-catching. The stone is amethyst-colored glass and the metal is gold-fill. The lavalier is not marked, but the 20" gold-filled chain bears the maker's mark for Bates & Bacon. The lavalier is 1 1/8 X 3/4", not including the fresh-water pearl dropper. Circa 1900.
Copper, brass and enamel double mask statement necklace
Mexico
1950
17 1/2" long
Central element - 7" long x 2" wide
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Mexico
Very nice vintage condition
A truly wonderful work of brutalist art by an anonymous but gifted artisan
This stunning brass necklace should fit a 16" neck
The main pendant is large at 3" x 5 1/2"
Excellent condition
Circa 1910 highly collectible Jelly Opal art glass stick pin flashing sparkly blue and red! This art glass is also known as "dragon's breath" or "Mexican jelly opal glass" and often erroneously sold as "saphiret". These cabs have been popular from Victorian, Edwardian to Art Deco to Mid Century times...
Signed: ORLANDO. These Victorian to late Deco era gold gilt on brass adjustable rings do not survive because brass anything was usually tossed out.
Who is Orlando?
Knuckle to knuckle ring has a molded or pressed
30mm black glass oval set within a serrated bezel setting with applied leaves and other decorations.
It is in quite good antique condition considering it is decades old and not saved.
Presently @ ~ 7, yet can be gently coaxed either way...
An outstanding hand wrought pendant in copper with a modernist brass overlay suspended from the original copper chain by JB Pericles. 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.
This pendant measures 5" long and 2 1/4" across the bottom. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.
Fine condition with minimal tarnish...
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.
60s Fused Glass Artisan Statement Necklace
These type of necklaces are so unique and so rare
The movement and translucence of the glass make these truly beautiful
Should fit a 15 1/2" neck
Center pendant - 5" long x 3" wide
Excellent condition
Industrian Argentina modernist brass statement necklace
1970
Should fit a 15" neck
Center element measures 7" long
Weight - 137 grams
Labeled
Great condition
A large copper, brass and silver cuff bracelet from Casa Maya with two large stylized birds. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" tall. In nice condition, has some minor surface scratches. A little out of round, some wear to the edges and some tarnish. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!
Late Art Deco to early retro and not easily found by this jewelry maker? This geometric bracelet is signed: ROLLED GOLD, KJ on feather for Kollmar & Jourdan, Made in Germany. This firm was established in 1885 in Pforzheim Germany and according to research destroyed during WWII, rebuilt and out of biz in 1977.
7 7/8" X 3/8" wide.
Note the early bakelite or early plastic 11mm colorful disc links...
This 95 gram studio mid century Modernist or maybe even Arts and Crafts striking completely studio bench made large bib pectoral necklace is not signed, what a shame.
Weighs 3.3 oz
From the hammered metal in the shape of fox face like pendant pectoral, to the hand formed Raku like multi color iridescent ceramic beads ranging 10 to 14 mm.....
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...
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...
An Arts and Crafts Brass Fob with an Acid Etched Windmill design and a central green cabochon, attributed to Forest Craft Guild. Measures 1 1/2" across and 2 1/8" high. Has the original ribbon and clasp. The edge of the ribbon has a little fraying. Very well crafted. Wonderful condition.
Knut Paulsen modernist bronze bolo
Norway
1970
This unique statement piece measures 5 1/2" long x 2 1/2" wide at widest point
Suede cord is adjustable
Weight - 80 grams
Hallmarked Norway, bronze, Knut P.
Very good vintage condition
A large bronze bracelet Probably by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in a stunning bubble textured design.
This larger bracelet measures 8" around and 1 3/4" at the widest. Has a secure box closure and safety chain. Nice warm patina. Interesting contrast of smooth and textured surfaces and polished and oxidized finishes.
Unsigned.
Large size really stands out. Fine condition. Great piece.
This clamper bracelet is circa 1940's. It measures 4" from top to bottom. The hinge is 3/4" long. I have not seen many Mexican, of this type in brass. The design is wonderful. The colorful abalone looks lovely in brass. The inside is marked HECHO EN MEXICO. It is in great condition.
This impressive necklace bears the mark of jewelry designer Jacob Hull and the firm Buch and Deichmann, of Bagsvaerd, Denmark (1969-1980). Hull worked primarily in high quality silverplate, producing innovative designs of fine workmanship. The necklace has some heft, and is composed of irregular-shaped dollops of plated molten metal flanked by oblong links. Unhooked, it measures 32 ¼ inches long. Weight: 65.9 grams
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.
The Green man is an ancient symbol of nature, rebirth, spring, etc. These earrings are a vintage homage to the ancient legends, for someone who appreciates the unusual.
Each earring is ~1" by 1". The age is unknown, probably 1940-50s.
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...
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.
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
A vintage hand made large pendant in an abstract design reminiscent of the work of Jack Boyd in bronze or brass...
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. Don't let this one get away. A perfect gift fo...
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.
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 long, continuous chain is made of white metal links that test very slightly for silver; it is probably European. It is constructed of multiple flat, rope-like loops that intersect to form four lobes. It hangs 36 inches from the neck, and can be worn in a variety of ways – knotted, doubled, tripled, or tied loosely around the neck like a lariat necklace. It measures 1/4 inch wide. Weight: 91.2 grams
Betty Cooke modernist brass brooch
Late 1940s to early 1950s
1 3/4" x 2 1/2"
Weight - 7 grams
Marked COOKE on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Pal Kepenyes Brutalist Brass Necklace⠀
Unique and exceptional statement necklace
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Segmented links with abstract forms attached with lots of kinetic movement⠀⠀
Signed on verso⠀⠀
Length - 21"⠀
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Center element - 3" long⠀⠀
Weight - a substantial 250 grams⠀⠀
Very good vintage condition
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Gold-filled cross pendant, 1880s French Louis XVI revival, the centre with a pink mabe pearl. Height of the cross "2 ¼ / 6, width "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: some age wear.
