Nancy Sherwood modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

Measures 3" in diameter

Very good vintage condition

Vintage Antique 19th or Early 20th Century Unmarked Unsigned 16.5" silver choker necklace with 19 reticulated solid not stamped stations and 6 simulated blue lapiz lapis art glass beads with gold glittery mixed in. Beads are in 3 sizes (5 to 12mm). Nice old barrel closure catch clasp. Not marked, nor tested, yet feel this could be a heavily plated silver on brass even though it has some patina such as seen on old sterling and polishes so. Weighs 21 Grams...

Here is a bold, mid-century modernist money clip. It's composed of a flexible but sturdy forged-wire frame, with an applied mounted piece of rosewood in a trapezoidal shape. A silver half-bead is applied to a crossbar near the top. The wood has a polished surface and shows no damage or cracking. The clip is unmarked, but tests as sterling. It measures 2 ½ inches long by ¾ inch wide.

This Adolph Katz Coro sterling craft framed roosters brooch 42 is 1 5/8" by 1 1/2" . It is Des. 132,337 dated May 5, 1942.

Most of these designs were borrowed from George Jensen designs. It is gold vermeil over sterling.

There is plating wear on the high spots and the upper right hand corner.

Very interestingly constructed sterling silver man's ring. The bar linking the ends of the band are topped with a cultured pearl on one side, and a flat black onyx or glass piece on the other. Unmarked. Excellent vintage condition. Size 12.

Hallmarks date this Hector Aguilar necklace pre-1948. Detachable pendant is original to the V chain, and this piece is collector quality. A book piece in "Silver Masters of Mexico", there shown with an amethyst pendant. The pendant here is a dense green stone with swirls of various hues - absolutely gorgeous. Measures 15 1/2" without the tongue portion of the clasp. Pendant is 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". Signed and hallmarked on both chain and pendant with the conjoined HA, Taxco 940...

A long, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts calla lily design.

Measures about 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Weighs 18 gr.

Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca and what looks like an etched 886/5. Has a secure rollover clasp.

Warm patina, fine condition with a little tarnish.

Would look lovely on a lapel.

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This brooch, executed in sterling silver with an interesting marbleized stone, measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

Early handmade sterling silver link bracelet designed (c.1940's)by noted Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Heavy yet very wearable at 3.9 oz.(107 grams). Beautiful vintage condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Clasp snaps closed smoothly and securely. Pictured on page 68 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.Shipping and insurance included.

Two different sizes of sterling silver barrel beads adorned with a myriad of hand-made florets in the Etruscan style make up this generously long Mexican lariat necklace from the pre-1948 period. I am very partial to long necklaces and lariats are a small obsession of mine. When I am lucky enough to come upon an Etruscan example as the one presented here, my heart skips a beat...

A nice quality British sterling silver maple leaf pin, fully hallmarked for London, England 1971. Made by EKT, this 2-1/2" x 2" pin has a safety catch, it weighs 14.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S...

This ring is inlaid with Azur-malachite stone. It is a size 8. The stone inlay is very colorful and stands out nicely in its 1/4" sterling silver band. It is marked TAXCO MEXICO 925 (slightly rubbed out) in a circle with LMH in the center. It also has the assay mark with 3 inside and is in excellent condition.

I love pearls and when they are nested in an Antonio Pineda fine silver modernist setting, I consider myself in heaven! All the more so when it’s three glorious, softly shimmering pearls we are talking about. Graduated in size and each one a different hue, they are comfortably sitting in their precious channel, as if their only concern is to showcase the variety of nacre colors. The ring is a sz 8 1/2 US and 7/16” wide...

A pair of 1" diameter and 5/16" wide sterling silver and 10k yellow gold hoop pierced earrings. They are stamped AAJ 10K on the ear wire and the pin mount is stamped STG. The central gold ring has a textured finish and they weigh 6.3 grams. These earrings are in mostly excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small dent. All items are vintage or antique and will have signs of use. Expedited tracked parcel to the U.S. starts at $17 (other spots may vary)...

Late 1800s (possibly older) large size sterling silver and malachite pin in the shape of a buckle, a popular theme during the Victorian period. Approx 2.5 inches x 2 inches. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!

Plique-a-jour brass clip with period art deco design, c.1920's. It measures 1 3/4"wide by 3/4" high and is in good condition with some closed cracks(no enamel missing). Geometric art deco design with plique changing from yellow to green,red and blue......$8 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1963 sterling silver brooch by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Modern boomerang design with an oxidized background; and non faceted amethyst stone. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8". Marked. In excellent condition.

These earrings a slightly convex and have a diameter of 1”. They are incised with a decorative, floral display. They are marked STERLING and have good heft.