Formed as a variation on a sunflower or daisy, this graceful silver brooch features seven small coral beads in the center. It is completely handmade and is unmarked, save for some stray hatch marks and the number 5 scratched into the back. Its thoughtful design evokes a naturalistic delicacy and movement. The entire piece tests for silver except for the pin stem; the trombone clasp and tube hinge indicate a possible earlier date, but it is likely European...
Mystery mark reward below. From New England this Arts Crafts Modernist hand made studio sterling silver pin with applied 6 leg bug on 5 Mary Gage like discs chased leaf or flower and has a beautiful 15 mm blue feldspar Labradorite cab as the belly of the bug.
Obscure scribed: artist signature initials and Sterling - see image 3...
Completely handmade, this sterling silver pin is formed similar to a stylized sprig of lily-of-the-valley. It also bears an engraved inscription on the back that reads: “Anna F. Davies/The College Settlement of Philadelphia/1898-1941.” Davies was a founder of the settlement movement, and ran this settlement house during those years. The pin is also marked sterling and has a secure safety catch. It measures 3 1/8 inches long by about 1 inch wide. Weight: 19.5 grams
A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.
Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.
Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.
Celtic design sterling and agate pin made in Glasgow, Scotland, 1957. It is of good size and measures 3" long with a good size oval agate stone. Signed with Scottish silver marks and "RA" is the maker. Excellent condition.......$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by New York City jeweler, Jo Michels who was active in the 1940's through the 1950's.
This brooch, in a foliage design, measures 2 1/8" long and 1" across. Signed Jo Michels Sterling on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some patina.
Unusual design for this artist.
This linked handmade silver bracelet features a series of hammered, oxidized panels with scalloped edges. The applied decoration consists of leaves and stylized vines in a pinwheel pattern, reminiscent of late arts and crafts design; the pinwheel motif is repeated on the four-lobed connecting links. All elements test for silver except the spring-ring clasp, which is in good working order and appears to be original...
A vintage floral Arts and Crafts sterling silver bracelet by Peter Traphagen from Pasadena, California.
This hand wrought bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Has a secure hook clasp.
Signed with a partial Traphagen on the back of each flower.
Fine condition, warm patina.
Classic design. Circa 1950s.
A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.
A beautifully executed pin that features a bezel-mounted oval dyed green chalcedony or chrysoprase, surrounded by a layer of leafy flowers and berries. This layer is composed of cast pieces individually applied to a serpentine wirework frame reminiscent of late arts and crafts design; dating would be 1930s or 1940s. The pin has a lovely patina from age and the stone retains its highly polished surface, exhibiting hardly any wear. The rollover clasp is very secure...
A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.
The dove motif is based on Georg Jensen's bracelet. It has been copied by several American makers in the 1930's. This is one of those. This bracelet is 7 1/4" long by 3/4" wide.
This large brooch / pin measures 3" x 2 7/8" at highest and widest. It features a foliate branch motif with a flowerhead and applied bud in the middle. It is from the Late Arts and Crafts Era: circa 1940's. It weighs approximately 24 grams.
A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty design.
A vintage hand made sterling silver brooch with a swan motif by Carl Poul Petersen, the Canadian silversmith who signed his work with the stylized CPP.
He was born in Denmark, married Georg Jensen's daughter and apprenticed with him before moving to Montreal. He eventually opened his own workshop.
This beautifully crafted brooch measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/4" high.
Marked on the back CPP, Sterling and Handmade.
Has an earlier style hinged 'C' clasp that holds securely...
A wonderfully crafted sterling silver brooch with leaves and cherries by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo. Measures approximately 1 3/4" across and 2" long. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. and 109. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Beautiful condition.
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet in the Chicago tradition of Arts and Crafts jewelry.
Lightly hammered. Measures 6" around with an opening of 3/4". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Handwrought. Has an intricate floral design around a central dog tooth pearl.
Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace in the style of the Chicago school. Pendant has a large carnelian cabochon and four dangles.
The pendant measures 1 1/4" long including the dangles and 1" at the widest. Unsigned. Each side of the chain is 9" long for a total of 19" with the toggle clasp and looks to be original to the pendant.
Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example.
