N.E.From modernist sterling silver and rose quartz hinged bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" diameter
Interior circumference 6 3/4" - 7"
Rose quartz stone 7/8" across
Marked N.E.From, sterling 925s, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Heavy sterling silver British ring with a chunk of iron pyrite. The English hallmarks and date this mod ring to 1969. The top of the ring measures about 3/4" in diameter X 5/8" H. The shank is 1/4"W and the ring is a sizable 8.5. It is signed inside the shank AMB which is the maker's mark and hallmarks for London, England and the year 1969. The ring is in excellent condition.
Thank you JR who wrote: "TW stands for Tara Ware, an Irish company that makes jewelry based on motifs in the Book of Kells". Multi 5 Color + Black Enamel Guilloche Irish Design Round Pin Brooch stamped TW and 3 hallmarks of a person sitting left, a heart with a crown & the letter A. Just 1 1/8" or 29 mm for those who must wear a smallish brooch. Super condition, but really needs a good polishing. Request FREE hand cloth polishing when ordering...
This studio piece features two engraved and oxidated textured designs on the main cuff, with an applied arching, overlapping band. Its distinctive, oblong shape is surprisingly comfortable and conforming to the shape of the wrist. It appears to have been hardly worn, and is nicely crafted. There is a machine-engraved maker’s signature, but it is very hard to read (possibly 'Carson'). It is also marked .925 for sterling. The cuff measures 1/4 inch wide; its internal circumference is 7 inches...
This silver pendant has a delicate, organic quality enhanced by dark-green enameled discs and small orbs that read as stylized buds or sprouts. The silver frame could be sterling, and is coated in some sort of translucent acrylic lacquer. The pendant is unmarked, but definitely hand made. It measures about 1 1/2 inches long by 1 inch wide. Weight: 8.3 grams
Interesting handcrafted sterling silver ring with a biomorphically shaped tigers-eye holding a tigers-eye sphere. Size 8. Excellent vintage condition. Unsigned.
An attractive vintage sterling silver 2" brooch or pin from Mexico with a large engraved flower on a turquoise and resin ground c1960s. The engraved edge and flower are well done, and the ground has inlaid turquoise half-circles against a deep blue resin base. This pin has a loop to allow it to be worn as a pendant, it has a safety catch, and it weighs a substantial 18.8 grams. It is stamped 925 MEXICO PLATA with EGB and it has a 4 eagle mark...
This fine pendant has a diameter of 1 1/2". It features The Water Bearer sign with other decorative aspects. The front is marked AQUARIUS. The back is marked BEAU STERLING. It is in excellent condition. Aquarius is the 11th sign of the zodiac (January 20th-February 18th).
This silver pin evokes the late Arts and Crafts era with its hammered-look surface and serpentine vines, though it is definitely later. The applied coral-colored glass bead centers offer a nice splash of color. The hooded clasp completes the artisan look. The piece was probably made during the late 1950s-1960s to imitate the popular Scandinavian aesthetic of the time. It tests for silver, but not definitively for sterling, so could be European in origin. It is unmarked...
These delicate-looking, lacy links are actually form quite a substantial chain necklace. The links have a clever twist, but still lie nicely when worn. A jump ring at the end bears largely illegible marks, but one appears to have a European shape. The chain tests strongly for silver, with a content of at least .800. The spring-ring clasp may have been added later. The chain measures 24 inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 27.3 grams
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver brooch with stone
1950
New York
1 3/4" x 2 1/8"
Weight - 15 grams
Marked Paul Miller on verso
Very good vintage condition
Great large sterling twist modernist design ring, signed AA, made in Israel, c.1960's. Made of heavy gauge silver, the center measures 1 1/2" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6. Very well constructed, the center design is part of the same twisted silver as the band. It is signed "AA ISRAEL 925". Excellent condition.......$10 for insured USA shipping.
Mixed metal constructivist brooch
Sterling silver, brass and copper
1950
Well crafted and substantial
1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 21.35 grams
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
Interesting vintage pin in hand-hammered copper with an overlaid sterling silver abstract representation of a female nude. This highly artistic and original pin has a tiny hallmark which I do not recognize (see photos). It measures 1.5" in length and has an older hook type clasp. In excellent condition.
A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet and/or large brooch with leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of each piece with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. You may purchase these items individually or as a set.
The bracelet measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality...
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
This ring is a size 11. It is sterling silver with an onyx "center." It has interesting decor on each side (of the band). It is marked STER with a maker's mark of which I am not familiar (maybe an R with a dot in the middle).
I believe it is American made: c. 1950's.
It is solid with good heft and is in excellent condition.
Decorated with curled thick silver wire within rectangular frames. The frames are connected with curved flat panels; the frames are decorated with small nicks to imitate tool marks. The back of each frame is marked sterling; two have the complete maker’s mark of a conjoined JM, for New York jewelry artisan Joseph Masaniello. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 34.5 grams
Elsa Freund Modernist necklace
C. 1950's
Silver, aluminum and ceramic
1 3/4" x 3"
Signed - Elsa
Excellent vintage condition
Peter Macchiarini modernist sterling, bronze and copper brooch
c. 1950
California
3" x 3"
Marked MACCHIARINI
Very good vintage condition
Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
Rare form
3 1/8" x 1"
Very good vintage condition
Large wonderfully designed "Viking" pin by David Andersen, Norway. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" and is signed "D-A NORWAY STERLING 925S REPROD.ORIGIN.VIKING PERIOD.FROM". Excellent condition. Powerful and intricate design....$8 for insured USA shipping.
A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted MCM jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Unmarked, attributed to Arthur King. We have seen the same brooch signed Sterling, King. The raw amethyst is caged in thick and thinner sterling wire and suspended from a thick curved wire.
Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/2" tall.
Has a rolling safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Lots of movement. Classic Arthur King design.
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl embellishment by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Measures approximately 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Rollover closure holds securely.
Signed ED WIENER. Has some scratches near the signature. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.
Tobias Musicant - Artist, American [NJ] 1921 - 2004
Exhibitions -
Pennsylvania Academy
The Philadelphia Print Club
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Solo shows -
Heffers Gallery - Cambridge, England
Contemporary Arts Gallery in New York
Sterling silver brooch with green stone
1 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Very good vintage condition
This Cini sterling love birds brooch / pin is 2 1/2" x 2 5/8". It is hallmarked Cini, Sterling.
Rare John Prip sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Excellent vintage condition
Irena Bryner modernist sterling silver earrings
1950's
1 5/8" long
Marked I.Bryner
Very good vintage condition
Early sterling silver SB earrings attached to a card that reads: Original Jewelry by Frances H. Boothby, then Art Shop Munson - Williams - Proctor Institute, then Utica, New York without a zip code making this pre 1960's.
The original box also has the Art Shop info sticker. The mark of "fhb" could be under the screw back findings which are marked Sterling and are identical to others on FHB earrings...
A well crafted, large sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures about 3 1/8" across and 2 1/4" tall. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca multiple times.
Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition with minor surface scratches.
Would look lovely on a dark fabric background.
A sterling silver brooch with leaves and two suspended berries by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 2 1/2" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 472. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.
Esther Lewittes California modernist
1950
Sterling Ski themed brooch
2 1/4" long x 1 1/4"
Weight - 13 grams
Marked Lewittes, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
This outstanding bracelet, by renowned South American jeweler Antonio Belgiorno, is composed of slightly concave disks with delicately textured top surfaces. It has a substantial look and exhibits classic mid-century design. One side of the tongue bears the mark A Belgiorno, Buenos Aires, and an obscured rectangular mark that could indicate Industria Argentina; the other side indicates T27 and 900 for silver content in a diamond reserve...
Large and striking modernist sterling silver necklace
Designed by Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen
Denmark
16 1/4" long
1 3/8" wide
Weight - a heavy 94.33 grams
Very good vintage condition, minor tarnish
Ray Urban modernist sterling silver brooch
Fausing
Denmark
1 7/8" x 1 1/8"
Excellent vintage condition
A modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings 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 ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.
Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.
Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
Rare example from his sterling menagerie
1950s
2 1/4" x 1 1/8"
Weight - 11+ grams
Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches
A knockout for your next formal gathering. This is a signed Jay Kel (Jayflex) sterling silver collar necklace c1950s, mounted with flashy white claw-set rhinestones. It measures 16-1/4" x 1-1/2", and it has a snapover catch. It weighs 40.8 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This hand-wrought sterling silver necklace is composed of square curved and graduated panels incised with a seaweed-like design, called "Pine Needle." Each panel is linked by securely soldered rings and bars; the end ring links to a hook closure. The back of one panel bears a plaque with the mark of Joseph Skinger, a mid-century arts and crafts metalsmith and sculptor from Vermont (1911-1967)...
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.
Art Smith modernist sterling silver kinetic earrings
1950
3 3/8" long
3" wide
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
American Mid Century Modernist Sterling Pendant w/Rose Quartz
Ed Wiener
c.1950s
Pendant alone measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"
An Arts & Crafts style sterling bracelet by Jensen designer, Laurence Foss. Marked with the Foss logo Sterling. It measures 7-1/2" x 1/2" " and weighs 47.5 gr.
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. The period heavy gauge silver ch...
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A three dimensional design with overlapping flowers.
Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high including the bale. In very nice condition with a dark patina, we did not polish it.
Marked with the Anvil, and 925S on one side of the bale and Finland on the other side. Fine example of Kauppi's work.
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and pearl ring
American modernist
1950
1 1/2" in diameter
Weight - 6.5 grams
Marked Levin, sterling
Excellent condition
Fridl Blumenthal American modernist sterling silver bracelet
1950
7" x 1"
Markings pictured
Very good vintage condition
Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"
Weight - a substantial 101 grams
Marked as pictured in frame#4
Excellent vintage condition
Minimalist design hand made sterling pin by AJ, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "AJ STERLING DENMARK" and is in excellent condition. Pin measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. Good modernist design and well constructed....$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Structural sterling silver modernist pendant by seminal jewelry designer Phyllis Jacobs. 2.25" tall from top of the bail. Corretly signed "Phyllis" as shown. Circa 1950s Excellent condition.
This Sandor sterling floral spray pin with blue rhinestones is 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". It is hallmarked Sandor & Sterling.
Very well constructed heavy gauge silver modernist pin with four hanging moveable tiger-eye drops. It measures 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". Unsigned and in excellent condition.....$10 for insured US shipping.
Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition. Good sized, measuring approximiately 2.5" ...
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
Large and well crafted this brooch weighs 23.30 grams
Measurements - 4 3/4" long x 3" wide
Marked Lobel, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition
Amazing pendant / brooch by Michigan silversmith John Pagacz, circa 1950s. In sterling silver with three cultured pearls. The two darkened areas in the center are recessed, oxidized to create the patina, and hand detailed with a pattern. The workmanship in Pagacz's work is truly amazing. Unsigned. Has both a loop for a chain, and a pin mechanism so that the piece can be worn as a brooch. Measures a large 2.25" x 1.5. Excellent vintage conditon.
Sterling and black enamel hand made curved pendant showing two Eskimos with decorative border, Denmark, c.1960's. It is signed "JTH STERLING DENMARK hallmark" and measures 2 1/4" long by 1 7/8" wide. Made of heavy gauge silver and in excellent condition. Has bale and is ready for a chain......$8 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.
Formed as a delicate spray of three flowers, this Coro sterling silver pin has an unusual design, unlike much of the company’s Sterling Craft line. The Sterling Craft pieces were hand-constructed, with an arts and crafts look; many had a Scandinavian influence, but this piece is quite naturalistic and more complex in construction. It measures about 3 ½ inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 inch deep. It has a secure rollover clasp. Weight: 18.6 grams
Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O
2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Everitt MacDonald sterling silver and topaz ring
California modernist artisan
1950
Size - 6
Weight - 14 grams
This totally gorgeous and substantial ring is in wonderful vintage condition
Marked MACDONALD, sterling
A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .
Warm patina, fine condition.