This fine brooch is sterling silver. It is circa 1920, I believe. Each disk is encircled by sterling then black glass with clear rhinestones, encircling more beveled, black glass (perhaps crystal). It measures 1 3/4" x 3/4". The back is marked STER inside a fish with an L in its mouth for Fishel Nessler & Co., New York, NY. It is also marked PAT'D APRIL 14'05. It is in excellent condition.
This Sandor sterling floral spray pin with blue rhinestones is 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". It is hallmarked Sandor & Sterling.
This wonderful brooch exhibits a foliate, flowering branch motif. Its 3 circular, petals are slightly convex with striations to central buds. The curved stems are adorned with the same buds / balls (just a bit larger). This piece measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". The back is marked STERLING with the Carl - Art (CA with an arrow through it) maker's mark: Carl-Art, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island). This pin is circa 1950's or 60's. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
This Cini sterling rose fur clip is hallmarked Guglielmo Cini by Cini sterling. It is 1 1/16" by 15/16th".
This Cini WAM bucket,mop and broom pin is hallmarked Guglielmo Cini, Cini sterling. The pin is 1 3/8" by 2".
Cini sterling Zodiac Taurus pin is 1 5/8 wide by 1 1/2" tall. It is Hallmarked STERLING BY CINI with a copyright symbol" in a rectangle box.
In 1979, Cini died.
For nearly eight decades the Cini signature has meant original handcrafted, heirloom jewelry. This pin is 1 1/2" square.
This Adolph Katz Coro sterling craft framed roosters brooch 42 is 1 5/8" by 1 1/2" . It is Des. 132,337 dated May 5, 1942.
Most of these designs were borrowed from George Jensen designs. It is gold vermeil over sterling.
There is plating wear on the high spots and the upper right hand corner.
This small Cini Sterling Zodiac Gemini pin is 1 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" tall. It is hallmarked "Cini sterling". It is in excellent condition.
For nearly eight decades the Cini signature has meant original handcrafted, heirloom jewelry. News spread quickly that the Florentine artisan had great skill and imagination in creating new jewelry designs. Before long his creations attracted the attention of the most discerning buyers throughout the nation.
A vintage 1940s sterling and rhinestone sautoir necklace signed by Anthony (probably Anthony Creations Inc., Providence, R.I., known to be producing in the late 1940s). This 16-1/2" necklace has flashy claw-set rhinestone segments with a central drop; the large disc is 9/16" across and the small is 3/8"...
For nearly eight decades the Cini signature has meant original handcrafted, heirloom jewelry. News spread quickly that the Florentine artisan had great skill and imagination in creating new jewelry designs. Before long his creations attracted the attention of the most discerning buyers throughout the nation.
This pin is 2 7/8" wide by 2" in height.
It is in excellent condition.
This fine Cini brooch measures 2 1/2" x 2". It is the AQUARIUS pin from Cini's popular Zodiac Series. It displays cupid holding an urn, pouring water, adorned with a leafy motif. It reflects classical and renaissance hints of Italian art, by designer, Guglielmo Cini. All Cini's pieces are high quality with fine workmanship. The back is marked STERLING by Cini in script. It is in excellent condition. Circa 1940'-1960's. It has very good heft too.
Sterling and cornelian floral pin by CARL RUOPOLI, designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c.1930's. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI" with an artful signature, the pin has a Georg Jensen Scandinavian feel. Measures 2" by 1 1/4", of good weight, and is in excellent condition....$10 for insured US shipping.
A gilt sterling silver crystal large coat pin from the 1930s. This 4" x 2-3/4" coat pin has golden-honey facetted and unfoiled crystal stones. It has a safety clasp, it is stamped STERLING with an unidentified maker's mark (it may be a C with an arrow, possibly either Whiteside and Blank or an incomplete Carl-Art mark). It weighs 16.7 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Measuring a size 4 on a ring sizer, this delicate sterling silver ring is an unusual estate find that is approximately 40 years old and said to have been purchased by the original owner in a scrimshaw shop on the coast of Maine.
Marked "STERLING 9" on the back, this ring features a very delicately etched trio of blue flowers. The ring is also initialed "W" by the artist on the lower front of the ivory- an exceedingly tiny signature!
A lovely estate piece!
This is WILLIAM SPRATLING STERLING & MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID FISH DESIGN BROOCH....... Jumping Fish by WILLIAM SPRATLING... Signed on the back WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO.... ca. 60's
This is a Pair of SIGNED STERLING & IVORY N.E. FROM EARRINGS from a Maryland Estate. Size is 15/16" diameter x 5/8" width incl Clips. Signed on the back: STERLING DENMARK N.E.FROM