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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.

A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.

A large bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

This stunning bracelet measures 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a secure box closure and safety chain. Nice warm patina.

We have the matching pendant and clip earrings in other listings. Will combine shipping.

Large size really makes it pop.

An interesting hand wrought ring in copper with two brass overlaid wires by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Currently a size 7 but is adjustable.

Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional jeweler, Art Smith.

This ring has some tarnish.

Fine example.

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

A modernist pendant in bronze designed by Jorma Laine, made in Finland. Depicts some kind of Viking creature with horns, very stylized.

This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/8" wide. Original chain measures 25" long and has a hook clasp that holds securely. Pendant is signed Jorma Laine, Finland and Bronze.

Fine condition. Bold design.

Nancy Moore and Tom Streb modernist bronze cuff bracelet

1970

Dundee, NY

A rare and well-crafted bracelet from these fairly obscure New York artisans

Width - 1 1/8"

Interior circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear opening for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 60 grams

Unmarked

Fine vintage 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

Modernist studio artisan necklace

Latter quarter of the 20th century

Beautifully cast brass or bronze

Featuring two posed dancing figures

Pendant size - 4 1/2" tall x 3" at widest point

Adjustable black suede cord

Weight - a substantial 67 grams

Unmarked but certainly the work of an accomplished artisan

Fine vintage condition

A great example of Finland Modernist jewelry from the 1960s, a large kinetic pendant made of bronze in a puzzle design by Pentti Sarpaneva. This has 5 interlocking puzzle pieces and a dangling ball.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 5 3/4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 18" long and has a hook closure.

Marked Finland, Bronze and P. Sarpaneva on the back of all the puzzle pieces.

Fine condition. Rare design. Lots of movement.

Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace⁠

A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s⁠

Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant⁠

Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe⁠

Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp⁠

Great vintage condition⁠