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.
Fun to wear vintage sterling star burst Ed Wiener design clip back earrings. They measure 1 1/2" by 1 1/8" and weigh 7 grams total. Fine original condition. Signed only Sterling and T2, but a design that Modernist Ed Wiener used in several of his mid-century pieces. Great to wear anytime but especially festive during the holiday season.
This sterling silver bracelet is made of solid hand-worked, twisted circular links that fit nicely together. The secure clasp consists of a hinged figure-eight that snaps over a bead. The link with the clasp has a dividing bar probably for ease of closure. There is a partial sterling mark and what looks like a numeral or maker’s mark on the inside of one link. The bracelet measures a little over 8 1/2 inches long by 3/4 inch wide. Weight: 62 grams
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch
1950's
4" x 1 3/16"
Weight - 26.34 grams
Marked R.H. Pearson, sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
An interesting hand made abstract reticulated pendant with an oval bezel set green stone. The top piece swings on the inverted 'U' shaped silver wire.
Measures 2 1/8" high and 1 3/8" at the widest. 20" chain is marked 900 and closes with a secure spring clasp. The pendant and chain have some tarnish.
Very unusual design. Well crafted.
Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.
A spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones including amethyst, white quartz, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, aquamarine and citrine. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 " end to end but because of the thickness of the stones, it fits a wrist of 7- 7 1/2" or so. The stones are beautiful and smooth with lots of natural inclusions. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks...
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, with an erotic theme. Depicts two hands holding breasts.
Measures about a 5 1/2. Face of ring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches, some wear to the surface and tarnish. Heavy sterling.
Great MCM design. Haven't seen this design before. Sam Kramer's designs are highly collectible and rare.
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 pair of sterling silver modernist rings by the mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The wrap ring measures about 6 1/2 and is adjustable due to the nature of the design. Has a bezel set green agate or pale jade stone. Marked on the inside with the cipher of the artist, xTo and 925. Flares out, can be worn with the stone section up or down. Front measures 7/8" long. Has some tarnish and nicks along the edges...
This bold and intricate ring is the work of Hans Teppich, an Israeli silversmith who was especially active in Jerusalem during the 1950s. Flattened sterling silver wirework curls around an oval cabochon chrysoprase, which is securely bezel-mounted. The stone bears no scratches or other signs of wear. The band is well wrought and strong. The ring top is large, measuring 1 1/8 inches long by 1 inch wide. The Teppich and sterling marks are inside the band. The ring is sized to a little over a 5.
A modernist sterling silver bracelet by Ed Levin with a spiral design.
Measures about 8" around and about 1" at the widest. Marked © Ed Levin and Sterling. Somewhat adjustable due to the open design.
Fine condition, has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Classic Levin design. We don't think this is available for purchase new anymore. Catches the light when it moves!
Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"
1 1/4" tall
Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH
Very good vintage condition
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...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver statement ring
Mid 20th century
Face - 2" x 1 1/4"
Size 6
Weight - 14 grams
Marked Cooke, Sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Relo design modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet watch
Germany
1970
Mechanical wind-up watch in working order
This elegant and high-quality cuff is made of heavy and solid sterling silver weighing a substantial 117 grams
Interior circumference - 7"
Face measures 1 5/8" tall
Safety clasps help secure the fit
Marked Relo, 925, Relo Design
Excellent condition
Modernist sterling pin with unique curved linear markings inset in the silver(see photos #2 & 3), by Rissa, c.1960's. Very interesting design and looks like two pieces of a puzzle with a hollow inside each piece. Measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide and has good weight. It is signed "RISSA STERLING 925" and is in excellent condition. Unusual.....$8 for insured USA shipping & appicable NY tax.
Vintage sterling silver buckle bracelet
Wearable length - 7 1/2"
Width - 1"
Heavy and substantial weighing 161.80 grams
Working buckle clasp mechanism
European origin
c. 1960 - 1980
Very good vintage condition
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
Composed of a curving piece of forged wire, these earrings evoke a feeling of graceful movement. Each wire design is attached to a constrasting static teardrop-shaped top. They have secure posts and a nice patina from age. They are unmarked, but test definitively for sterling. Each earring measures just under 2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Gross weight: 5.7 grams total
Marci Zelmanoff mixed metal ring
Gold and silver organic form "stones" embedded in silver, rose and yellow gold granulated bubbles combine to create a classic hand crafted work
Call it surrealist or brutalist it's definitely her signature and intense style.
Zelmanoff's work was featured in major artisan publications of the 1970s as well displayed in many well know galleries of the time.
More recently, however, Zelmanoff's work has definitely been flying under ...
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
An interesting Sterling Silver brooch by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. This piece reminds us of a stylized 'eye'. Has a three dimensional effect.
Measures 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed Janiyé and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. The rollover clasp holds securely.
Well crafted work from a talented artisan.
Walter Rhodes modernist sterling silver and turquoise pendant necklace
1950
Pendant - 3" long by 2 1/2" across
Leather cord - 21" long extended
Marked Rhodes, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Unusual and lovely signed early 1960's amethysts, silver, and enamel butterfly necklace. Beautiful golden brown, white, yellow,& turquoise blue enamel butterfly with 2 oval cabochon amethysts on a light blue enamel background. This is constructed on heavy gauge silver and the back is royal blue, golden brown and black enamel. The scalloped silver sides provide a frame for the work and it measures a generous 1 7/8" in diameter. The piece is signed "V" in a circle...
A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.
Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.
Fine design.
Rare and important Elsa Freund hammered sterling silver torque, double-tiered fringe design.
Internal diameter: 5 1/4", fringe drops: 3".
Accompanied by letter and drawing of authentication from the artist.
Unmarked.
American Modernist Sterling Silver Brooch
Betty Cooke
c.1960s
Excellent condition
4 1/4" x 1 3/4"
Choice of two modernist cast sterling silver brooches; one in a stylized bird design and the other in a stylized scorpion design with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). They are both signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The 'bird' measures 2" long and 1" across. Has a three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top...
Rachel Gera ring, modernist abstract form
Israel
1970
Sterling silver set with an oval honey amber and a reddish/brown amber cabochon
Size 8 1/2
Stamped Gera 925
Very good vintage condition
Madeline Turner modernist sterling silver horse earrings
1945- 50
1" long
Very good vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a layered amoeba shape with a taxidermy eye. Measures about a 6 3/4 - 7. Face of ring measures 1" long and 7/8" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark twice and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy sterling. Great MCM design. Sam Kramer's taxidermy designs are highly collectible and rare.
Toyokoki modernist sterling silver brooch
Artisan crafted brooch - Japan
3" x 1 7/8"
Solid and well made
Marked Toyokoki, 950 silver
Janiye sterling silver brooch
1950
1 7/8" x 1 3/8"
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation
Early hand made eye/eyelash sterling and matrix turquoise earrings by famous modernist Sam Kramer, NYC, c.1955. Each matrix turquoise comes from a different mine - one is greenish turquoise with black material (right) and the other is blue turquoise with brown(left) material. Obviously hand made, with each earring charmingly differently shaped than the other. They each measure approx. 1 1/8" long by 3/4"-1" wide. Each is signed
STERLING mushroom mark(for Kramer) and are in excellent condition...
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Looks like rows of randomly placed flattened pebbles. Curved for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/8" across and 1 1/2" high. Hand signed © Ruth Berridge, Handmade Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. This piece is from her estate. Classic Ruth Berridge design.
Brutalist sterling silver bangle bracelet
1960's - 70's
This very unique and well crafted bracelet has an
interior circumference of 8"
Stands 3/4" at tallest point
Weight - 40 grams
Marked only 925
Excellent vintage condition
Theodor Olsen modernist sterling silver necklace
Mid 20th century
Norway
Pendant - 2 7/8" x 3"
Chain - 21" long
Weight - 57.65 grams
Hallmarked with artist cypher and 925
Very good vintage condition
Wonderful hand made applied silver design modernist ring by Catanzaro, c.1950's. Unsigned but from the Catanzaro collection and is size 7 1/2. Measures 1/2" wide and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured USA shipping.
Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.
1 5/8" x 2 1/8".
Excellent condition.
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.
Sterling and oval tiger eye stone ring, signed WWL, c.1950's. Handmade interesting design, the front measures 7/8" long by 13/16" wide by 1/2" high. It is size 6 1/2 and is in excellent condition. It is signed "W.W.L. STERLING G.R.".....$10 for insured USA shipping.
American Modernist Sterling Abstract Necklace
Betty Cooke
c.1950s
Excellent condition
19 1/2" long, each link range from 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" to 1 5/8" x 1"
This ring is a size 11 1/2 (can be resized, of course). It has a cool design, almost foil-like (see pictures). It's just over 1/2" at its highest. It is marked 925. It's a wonderful piece in excellent condition.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and ebony brooch
Mid 20th century
3 5/8" x 1"
Weight 17+ grams
Marked Cooke, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Richard Bitterman silver and brass bracelet
1970
2.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 1.5ʺH
Opens
Marked on front disk
Very good vintage condition
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and garnet statement necklace
Israel
1970s - 1980s
Center element measures 5 1/2" long x 2" wide
Should fit a 15 1/2" neck
Weight - 120 grams
Marked on reverse - 925, Israel, Gera
Excellent condition
Exquisite hand made sterling sculpture, finished on front and back. This art pendant shows a nude man riding an animal(ibex?)holding a rope or ring in his hand by E. Silbert, c.1960's. It is rare to see jewelry sculpted on front and back. It is signed "E. SILBERT STERLING" and measures 2 1/2" high by 1 3/8" wide. Ring is used to hold chain. Excellent condition. Rare work......$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch/pendant
1950
3 1/4" x 1"
Weight - 29.75 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
Ed Wiener - rare and important sterling silver brooch
4 7/8" x 1"
Designed in 1947
An example of this brooch is pictured on page 145 in the book - Messengers of Modernism [see picture] also pictured in Jewelry By Ed Wiener Catalog that Ed Wiener and Fifty/50 Gallery put together for a show in 1988 - (Page 11).
Wonderful condition
Unmarked as is the brooch in the catalog
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold pendant on sterling silver necklace
Pendant - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Necklace - 6 1/4" diameter, should fit an 18" neck
Weight - 14.50 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling on pendant and torque
Very good vintage condition
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring
1950
Size 8
Weight - 14 grams
Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield
Excellent vintage condition
Heavy and superbly crafted bracelet
7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Simply marked 925
Most likely of Italian origin
Very nice vintage condition
The pendant is composed of two hand-wrought flat pieces of sterling silver formed into an oval with three applied silver beads on one side. An irregular-shaped piece of polished moss agate, mounted in a sterling bezel, dangles in the center. The entire pendant is suspended from a substantial sterling chain of forged wire...
A vintage modernist silver necklace with a large central pendant by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
The central pendant measures 2 3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Also measures 3/4" deep. The pendant has a textured front surface and polished sides and back. The pendant has an additional silver squiggle with what looks like onyx beads suspended in front of the textured surface. It moves independently.
The entire central piece is suspended from a linked neck ring....
An unusual hand wrought brooch in the shape of a surrealist eye in thick hammered sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead for the iris. Has 2 layers of sterling, one more hammered then the other for an interesting contrast. The dangling brown bead moves and reflects on the sterling background.
Signed with a partially struck To... ier, Sterling and 925. Wish we could figure out the artist. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a ...
A rare sterling silver modernist necklace by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This piece has a sterling wire overlay on a darkened, oxidized surface adorned with an oval moonstone cabochon, three small pearls, a green bezel set stone, (maybe jade) and dangles of pale green and dark red bezel set cabochons.
Measures 16 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" drop in the center. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back.
Interesting contrast between the oxidized and shiny s...
Janiye sterling silver modernist clip back earrings
1950
1 1/8" x 7/8"
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation
Modernist sterling silver and enamel brooch
1950
2 1/8" x 1 3/4"
Weight - 19.50 grams
Marked sterling
Excellent good vintage condition
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.
