Structuralist pendant by noted modernist Paul Lobel, who produced innovative jewlery in his New York studio in the 1950s. Consisting of ridgid sterling silver holding a large amber glass marble. Signed "Lobel, Sterling" as shown. Excellent vintage condition. Chain not included.
Interesting hand made modernist/ethnic jade and sterling ring. Has a Mexican feel with none of those marks. It is marked "STER." and a logo that looks like an animal(see photo #4). The front measures 7/8" by 3/4" by 5/8" high. Size 5 and in excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.
An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry.
This bronze or patinated brass pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 2" across. Has thick sterling wire around the edge and a curved design on each end. Interesting hammered texture.
There is some tarnish and a little wear to the bronze patina. Has a large bale so will also accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.
A vintage modernist hand wrought sterling silver link bracelet with thick sterling wire overlay.
Measures about 8" long and 1" at the widest. Marked sterling. Secure spring clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist.
Reminds us of the work of Paul Lobel.
Well made and sleek design.
Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver brooch
American modernist
Mid 20th century
2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 8.8 grams
Marked FHB
Excellent vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver and glass brooch or pendant signed 925, Zilka Hand Made. Measures 4" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain and a rollover safety clasp to be worn as a brooch. Nice warm patina. Great organic design.
Large American Modernist Sterling Spiral Brooch
Ed Wiener
c.1948
Excellent condition
3" x 2 3/4"
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch
Abstract mandolin
Mid 20th century
3/4" wide x 2" long
Marked Ed Levin, ster. and 14K
Excellent vintage condition
Two pairs of sterling silver modernist abstract dangle earrings by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Can buy each pair individually or both pairs.
The first pair look like stylized commas. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. They measure 1" long and 1/2" at the widest. Have the stylized 'phyllis' hallmarks on the back of both dangles and sterling on the back of the screw backs.
Screw backs hold securely...
Sterling bangle by California silversmith, Allan Adler, c.1960's. Handmade and of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/8" diameter and is 3/4" wide. This very substantial piece has a decorative braiding on each side of the sheet silver. It is signed "ALLAN ADLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It is rare to find Adler's jewelry as his body of work is mainly holloware. Simple and bold design.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A choice of 2 vintage three dimensional hand made sterling silver brooches, each with a pearl accent by Modernist Jeweler, Russell Secrest. May be purchased individually or as a pair.
The first ribbon like brooch, which measures 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high, has thick curled silver with a central large baroque pearl...
An interesting silver pendant depicting the solar system and the attributes of the sign Leo—a lion and a depiction of the sun representing the heavenly body that rules those born into Leo. The pendant is signed “AC” and is stamped with French silver hallmarks.
- Origin: France, ca. 1970
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 3/4” x 1-1/4”
- Weight: 5.2 grams
An organic mid century modern ring by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This ring, executed in sterling silver with an Opal cabochon, is currently a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted up or down because of the open back. Marked Paul Miller, Sterling on the inside. Opal measures 5/8" long and 3/8" across. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.
A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.
Modernist handmade sterling ring by the famous NYC silversmith, Sam Kramer(1913-1964), c.1948. It has an alternating circle design and can be worn as a wedding band or not. The ring is signed "STERLING mushroom mark" and is size 5 3/4. Great piece in excellent condition....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Sterling modernist bracelet by C. Ruopoli, c.1940's. Seven link bracelet measures 7 3/4" long by 5/8" wide with oxydized background and raised shiny silver design. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI STERLING" with artful signature. Excellent condition and has good weight(weighs 45 gms)......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
An abstract sterling silver bracelet made up of 6 curved and flattened sterling bars connected with rivetsby NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig. Has a very industrial feel.
Measures about 8" around. Slides on to the wrist. Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches.
Dark patina, fine hand wrought design.
Enamel nature scene by Madeline Turner, c.1940's. Unsigned and not mounted but made by the artist and all pieces purchased from the estate by a close friend. Measures 2 1/8" by 1 3/4" and the top is convex. Excellent condition with no enamel chips.....$10 for insured shipping.
