A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move...
Classic Italian curb chain bracelet with blue enamel accents
Mid 20th century
7 5/8" x 5/8"
Weight - a solid 54 grams
Marked 925, along with a Florentine hallmark [possibly the work of Antonio Fallaci]
Very good vintage condition with only very minor abrasions as expected with an item of this age
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver figurative brooch
This unique and well crafted brooch is rarely available for sale
American modernist
Mid 20th century
4 1/2" x 3"
Weight - 29+ grams
Marked Lobel, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling silver earrings
American modernist
1950s
1" x 7/8"
These solid and well crafted earrings weight 12.50 grams
Marked sterling and hallmarked on verso
Very good vintage condition
Hans Appenzeller sterling silver cuff bracelet
The Netherlands
1970s
Interior circumference 5 1/4" with a rear opening of 1 1/4"
2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
This solid and well crafted bracelet weighs a hefty 76 grams
Marked Appenzeller, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist pin made up of little silver “icicles”, their brightness being heightened by carré cut rock crystals. Made in the 1960’s by Kordes & Lichtenfels in Pforzheim, Germany. Marked K&L and 835 for silver content. Importation mark for Sweden (three crowns in an oval and S). Width "1 ½ / c 4 cm. Safety clasp. Condition: fine.
Modernist abstract 1960’s cufflinks. Polish standard mark for a silver content of 800 and two additional makers marks. Maximum width "¾ / 2 cm. Condition: fine.
A wonderful modernist organic openwork brooch in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Measure 2 1/8" tall and 2" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has the GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition. Great modernist design.
Rebajes modernist sterling silver and banded agate pendant/brooch
Mid 20th century
3" x 1 5/8"
Weight - 35.50 grams
Marked Rebajes, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in an abstract shape with a green, possibly Chryoprase, bezel set cabochon. Measures about a 7 1/2. Face of ring measures 1" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area. Interesting contrast between the darkened silver and the polished raised dots. Great MCM design.
A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water...
A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.
A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.
Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver necklace
Mid 20th century
Spain
Interior circumference measures 14 1/2" round
Center drop element measures 3 1/2" long
Weight - 71 grams
Marked S'Paliu, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet and matching ring, each with a central suspended floating orb by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Bracelet measures about 6" around with an opening of 7/8", and 1" wide. The orb sits about 3/4" high. Could probably be adjusted slightly. Marked Sterling Berridge on the inside. There is some solder residue on the inside...
A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with a central fringe of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 17 1/4" long, and the longest drop is 1 1/2". Marked Berridge in three places on the back of the drops. There are two hooks on the snake chain that hold securely. Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Amazing work from a gifted artist.
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.
A vintage hand wrought brooch of lightly hammered sterling silver with a pearl bead by MCM studio jeweler, Toni Catanzaro. Looks like an abstract bird. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked Toni Catanzaro on the back. You can see the light hammering on the flattened surfaces. Has some tarnish and light surface scratches. Fine example of her work.