A wonderfully heavy vintage silver bracelet by Hermès. The bracelet has a triangular profile that stands well out from the surface of the wrist and a masterfully constructed so that it is flexible, but appears rigid when being worn. The inside edges of each link are parcel gilt, so the bracelet sometimes shows the slightest gold hue. This is probably the heaviest Hermès bracelet we have seen. The bracelet is presented in its original vintage fitted Hermès gray box...
Art Smith modernist sterling silver kinetic earrings
1950
3 3/8" long
3" wide
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
Elsa Freund modernist necklace.
Silver with glazed ceramic 'stone'.
Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2 3/4".
Condition - excellent.
Very interesting and gutsy sterling handmade pin by the famous modernist, Sam Kramer(1913-1964), c.1950. Unique and dimensional, it has an applied silver design atop a round disk. Signed "STERLING mushroom mark", it is in excellent condition. Of generous size and very heavy gauge silver, it measures 2" in diameter and 1/2" high. Never seen the above or the other pieces from this collection(see item # 69130). Very strong design!....$27 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling necklace with black coral element threaded on black leather cord.
Coral measures 5 1/4" long. Adjustable leather cord.
Artist stamped.
ONE OF A KIND
Condition - excellent.
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
Walter Schluep modernist sterling silver and 14K gold necklace
Montreal, Canada
1971
Chain - 23 1/2" long
Pendant - 2 5/8" long x 1 3/4"
Weight - 83.86 grams
Very good vintage condition
Elsa Freund Modernist necklace
C. 1950's
Silver, aluminum and ceramic
1 3/4" x 3"
Signed - Elsa
Excellent vintage condition
Ramona Solberg modernist sterling silver necklace
Rare early work
1950
18 1/2" long
Largest medallions measure approximately 1 1/2" long
Unmarked
Comes with letter from original owner
Very good vintage condition with some minor tarnish
RARE LARGE period arts & crafts brooch of silver with six cabochon garnets set around an enamel portrait of a nude woman figure holding a bird. It measures 5" long by 2 7/8" wide with raised enamel portrait. Excellent condition....$25 for insured US shipping.
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver brooch
3" x 3 3/4"
1950
Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on reverse
Very good vintage condition
Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace
Mid 20th century
The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck
The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point
Weight - 60 grams
Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen
This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile
Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...
Being offered is a superb circa 1968 set of .970 silver jewelry made by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico in Pineda’s acclaimed brutalist, trapezoidal, modernist geometric form with round aventurine cabachon stones. Includes the necklace, bracelet and earrings. Dimensions: . Necklace 16; Bracelet 7 1/2. Each trapezoidal earring (and all other links) link measures 7/8” x 1”. Great total weight 6 oz. Marked. In excellent condition...
A bold Matl Matilde Poulat early bracelet which is 84 grams of expert craftmanship. A you can not miss size of 2.25 in. x 2 in. center piece. 7 3/8 th inches long. The stones are red coral, Turquoise, and citrine. The birds have excellent carving and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. Simply stunning and rare.
American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch
Art Smith
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Spratling's Nahui Ollin cuff is often found in a large mens size but this rare one is sized for a woman, is comfortable and will not shake off in movement. It is heavy at 151 grams of high content silver. The amethyst are a gorgeous grape color with no chips or damage. The gap is .75 inches with a diameter of 2 3/8th inches. With a dramatic face front that is 2.25 in. tall the presence is outstanding . One of my favorite designs with thick hand chased details.
This magnificent, hand forged piece was designed & signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Weighing 225 grams, the hinged, flexible buckle measures 9" across X 2 3/4" high tapering to 1 3/4" at the terminals. 3 thick silk velvet cords are sewn into place at the ends. The cords are in beautiful condition & overlap to avoid separation when worn. Each cord measures 23" long. Wearable length with the buckle is 31"...
RARE LARGE silver and turquoise necklace by MURRLE, BENNETT & CO., England, c.1901. The pendant measures 2 3/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. The entire necklace is 11" long. Signed "MBCO(stylized) 950", it is in excellent condition.......$25 for insured US shipping.