A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pierced earrings by Betty Cooke.
Each earring has three polished silver disks connected to a silver tube. Opposites so frame the face when worn.
Measure about 2" long and 3/4" across.
Signed Cooke and sterling on the back of each earring. The clutches are not marked.
Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. One earring has a tiny ding to the tube in the middle...
A sterling silver heavy, modernist pendant in a brutalist style possibly designed by Henning Koppel for the Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. Have not been able to find any other designer with HK hallmark.
This unusual pendant is made from rough oxidized and smooth polished layers of sterling. Has a large bale so would accommodate a thicker chain or neck ring. Currently strung on a black leather cord.
Marked with the stylized conjoined HK, From and 925S on the back...
Pierre Cardin Sterling Silver Logo Necklace
c 1960s
26" long
Each link measures 1/2" x 1/2"
Weight - 33 grams
Rare, signed and in great condition
Terrific, bold , sterling, oxidized sterling and baroque pearl cuff links by Mid Century Modern American studio jeweler and sculptor Merle Newport Boyer ( 1920- 2009). Born in Oregon, he moved to Honolulu in 1940 and quickly established himself in the art scene. He opened his first studio there in 1952 and also taught courses in jewelry at the Honolulu Academy of Art School...
A nice revival piece imitating the late Victorian Scottish agate pins. The agates are securely set in etched sterling silver. The top features a pierced setting mounted with a glass half-bead in the same dark honey color of the original Scottish cairngorms. The pin has a rollover clasp that probably replaced the original C-clasp. The pin stem appears to be original. The pin is unmarked, but tests as sterling silver. It measures a little over 2 ½ inches long.
A pair of vintage hammered sterling silver brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, available in two sizes. Great hammered texture. Larger brooch measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/8" high. Both pieces are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The larger brooch also has the ® mark. Rollover clasps hold securely. Very nice condition, have some minor scratches and darkened patina...
A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with overlapping triangles designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, Denmark.
Measures about 7" long and 1" wide. Has an ingenious clasp with a screw that locks in place, very safe.
Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S. In fine condition with some surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Measures approximately 5" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 3/4" at the widest. Signed ED WIENER STERLING. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Heavy and substantial.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on, hugs the wrist.
Features an openwork scrolled border surrounding a goatherd tableau, this pin features a strong C-clasp and a nice aged patina. It bears both the silver mark of 830S and the partially worn maker’s mark of Nils M. Elvik, a conjoined NE in a horseshoe; the company was later named Elvik and Co. AS in the 1940s. (There are online sources that indicate this mark is for Nils Erik Elvik.) The additional mark of mønsterb. on the back signifies a copyright...
This silver bracelet is composed of a complex series of interwoven links, some cast to appear as wound with wires. The tongue-and-groove clasp is quite secure, and there are jump rings for connecting a safety chain if needed. The back of the clasp is marked Argentina with an obscured lozenge mark that most likely indicates silver content, likely .900. The bracelet shows a strong test for silver. It measures 7 ½ inches long by about ½ inch wide. Weight: 26.4 grams
Large and impressive modernist sterling and wood earrings
Mid 20th century
3 1/4" x 1"
Weight -15 grams
Unmarked
Excellent condition
A Japanese sterling & gold inlay bangle. This attractive sterling silver 7-7/8" circumference flex-style open bangle has inlaid gold, black patination and texturing. Stamped simply STERLING 950, this bracelet has a flowers and building design and it is shaped like a snow-capped mountain; it weighs 17.5 grams, it is 1-1/8" at its widest and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen modernist sterling silver necklace
Denmark
1960s
This stunning sterling necklace features 26 three sided links with alternating washes of rose, gold, and darkened patina strung on a sterling chain
Length - 16"
Width - 5/8"
Weight - a substantial 83+ grams
Hallmarked AM, EJ, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
This 1960s necklace features narrow, vertical panels of graduated length with a textured surface decorated with pink and yellow gilding; the edges show a bit of darker oxidation. Competently constructed and designed to sit flat and move gracefully when worn; all panels are in place and show no signs of wear. The box clasp, which has a figure-eight safety catch, is marked Italy, with possible maker’s initials of FGS; they overlay the mark for .925 (sterling) silver...
This beautiful floral, brooch is a fine depiction of the Dogwood. It measures 2 1/4" x 1". It is marked STERLING HSB with a line through the HSB, which is the maker's mark of the silversmith Harry S. Brick: Harry S. Brick and Son., New York, NY. It is in excellent condition.
This lovely bracelet is decorated with white guilloché enameled rectangular panels alternating with similar square ones featuring dark blue flowers. The silver is highly gilded; the tongue-and-groove clasp is original and in good working order. The bracelet bears the mark of Norwegian maker David-Andersen. It measures 7 ½ inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 24.5 grams
An 835 silver and amber ring from the 1950s-60s. This size 7-1/2 amber ring in .835 silver. This European ring measures 5/8" across the top, it is stamped 835 with a fish maker's mark, and it weighs 3.2 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
This lovely brooch / pin has a diameter of 1 1/4". The faceted, purple stone is bezel set, with a nice circle design. The back is marked STERLING DANECRAFT (with an encircled "R" (for Registered Trademark). Danecraft began making Georg Jensen, Danish inspired die-stamped copies of Jensen's jewelry.
This piece is in excellent condition.