Janiye [Miye Matsukata] modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
2 1/2" long
Very good vintage condition
Rebajes sterling, copper and tiger eye hand crafted ring
Kinetic copper ball
1940 - 1950
Size 5 1/2, with adjustable band
Fully marked
Very good vintage condition
The handmade pendant is probably German, mid-20th century. It features a cross-hatched, oxidized surface set with two vividly-colored coral half-beads. The back is marked Handarbeit (German for handmade), and bears a partial mark for .835 silver. There are tiny imperfections on the oxidized surface, hardly noticeable, and a product of hand work...
Formed as a stylized, textured ribbon, bisected by a flattened band. The pin has a dynamic feel and is quite sturdy. The rollover clasp is original to the piece and in good working order. The back bears the eagle 3 mark, as well as marks for Mexico and sterling, but no maker’s mark. The pin measures 2 ½ inches by ¾ inch wide. Gross weight: 7.4 grams
Rebajes modernist sterling silver, turquoise, pyrite and pearl abstract necklace
Handcrafted
1950
Pendant - 2" X 2 1/4"
Chain - 23" long when extended
Very good vintage condition
This mid-century, handmade pendant is decorated with an applied pinwheel motif. The chain is sturdy and has a secure spring-ring clasp; it is original to the piece. The pendant is marked sterling on the back and is nicely oxidized for a dramatic effect. Clasped, the entire necklace measures 13 ½ inches long. Weight: 40.5 grams
This delicate pin has a branch-like design formed by lost-wax casting, with a textured surface and applied beads. The oxidized and textured surface has a Brutalist feel. It is marked sterling, with what appears to be a maker’s mark of AR in an oval reserve. The pin has a secure rollover clasp, and measures 2 ¼ inches long by 1 ¼ inches wide. Weight: 8.2 grams
Wiley Sanderson, modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch
Cranbrook
3 1/8" x 1 5/8"
Etched Sanderson - 48, sterling, 14k
Very good vintage condition
Pictured in Kenneth Winebrenner - "Jewelry Making" [1955], fig. 61
A nice studio piece cast as a stylized calla lily leaf that hugs the finger, regardless of which way it is worn. The ring has a warm patina from age. The rounded band bears the maker’s mark of A. Duclos, with other unidentifiable marks that may indicate country. It is a size 6 ½. Weight: 16.3 grams
Bill Tendler modernist/organic sterling silver necklace with quartz orb
1950
Interior circumference - 16 1/2"
This exceptional necklace is stamped Tendler, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Artisan crafted sterling choker necklace. The necklace is constructed of thick, solid sterling silver, terminating in dramatic long spikes.
The opening is 5", and the necklace weighs 47 grams, 1.66oz. Unmarked but tests as sterling silver or higher.
Pendant composed of the inside of a conch shell that is mounted in wound sterling silver wire. The chain of twisted sterling silver bands is stamped 925 and has a secure pressure hook clasp. Each connecting ring is soldered closed. Clasped, the necklace measures 17 inches long, including the pendant.
Pal Kepenyes abstract silver and stone hinged bracelet
Impressive statement piece
Mexico
1970
Interior circumference - 6 5/8"
Center element - 1 1/2" long x 1/2" tall
Stamped Pal Kepenyes, Mexico
Excellent vintage condition
A Modern style sterling necklace and matching earrings set with navy blue cabochon glass stones. This cool set consists of the 17-1/4" necklace with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" central drop and a herringbone style chain with a springring clasp, plus the 1-1/8" x 5/8" pierced earrings. The necklace is stamped 925 on the link. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
Large and rare abstract bird form
1940's
4" x 2 1/2"
Marked LOBEL sterling
Very good vintage condition
A clean, modernist design characterizes this ring, which is composed of a graduated rounded sterling band inset with an irregularly shaped piece of teak or rosewood. It mostly likely dates from the late 1960s to mid-1970s. There is an unidentified triangular mark on the outer band. The ring tests strongly for silver, and is probably European. It is sized a 6 1/4. Gross weight: 4.7 grams
An irregular shaped piece of amber is mounted in a handmade bezel. The mounting is decorated with hand-applied silver biomorphic protrusions. The bailbears the Krakow mark for .916 silver, with an additional mark indicating added metal, although all of the metal tests as silver. The pendant measures 2 ½ inches long, including the bail and jump ring, and 1 3/8 inches wide.
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver, onyx, garnet and pearls with gold wash bracelet
Mid 20th century
Israel
1 3/4" tall
Interior circumference a touch under 6 1/2" which includes a rear opening of 1"
Marked Gera, Israel, 925, handmade
Very good vintage condition, one onyx stone has 2 minor chips visible under magnification