A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist design.
A modernist & organic necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Features 7 'creatures' that look like they are dancing.
Measures 16" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. The central section measures a little over 6" long.
Has a spring clasp that holds securely.
Has the G. Vidal hand signed maker's mark on the back.
Fine condition, dark patina. Weighs 75 Gr.
Unusual example of his work.
This is one of our favorite pins! The colors are so pretty, and the leafy design is so very Arts & Crafts-y! It has a berry and leaf motif, highlighted by a central cushion-cut cabochon blue chalcedony (thought to bring good luck), with a round green aventurine cabochon on either side. Measuring 1-1/4” x 3/8", it is unmarked but tests as silver. It is in excellent condition, although the pin is a little bent (pretty typical for these old pieces)...
These wondrous bumble bees are a Margot de Taxco signed creation. She is known for her fantastic enamel work. The earring clamps work and are the thickest best working clampers I have put on. The enamel is PERFECT. These are a published design in the Penny Morrill books on the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
A well constructed, heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet with a large central bezel set carnelian cabochon. The under layer is thick hammered sterling with a polished sterling overlay.
Measures 5 7/8" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Rigid so couldn't be easily adjusted. Could be worn by a man or a woman. Measures 1 5/8" at the widest. Weighs 82 gr.
Fine condition. There are some surface scratches to the polished finish.
Feels substantial on.
This iconic bracelet by the famous William Spratling is from his 1st design period and features braided bands of silver and copper at the center between two silver bands and wide end pieces of silver with an incised design. A big bracelet it measures 5 1/2" long with an opening of 1 1/2" long, 11/4" wide and it weighs a heavy 102.5 grams. In good condition with minor age related wear, it has developed a deep patina and will polish us nicely if you choose...
Very rare William Kerr sterling art nouveau pin showing the full body of a woman surrounded by a floral design, c.1900. Unbelievably beautiful art nouveau piece! Signed " KERR mark STERLING #1701" and is in excellent condition. Measures a generous 2 5/8" long by 1 3/4" wide and has the original "c" clasp which is more substantial than usual. One of the very finest art nouveau pieces of jewelry by Kerr....Insured shipping fee is $16 in the USA.
Three old jade medallions carved in the shape of a butterfly and lotus flowers and set in silver adorn this beautiful Chinese brooch. Definitely an early 20th c. piece as attested to by the clasp's pin that protrudes beyond the sterling frame, this is a delightfully airy pin, its delicate lightness enhanced by the subtle colors in the stones and the winged creature it represents. If you love classy, elegant jewelry, this brooch is for you. It measures 2 5/8" long by 1" wide and weighs 15.2 grams...
Here is a sensational sterling bangle with fretwork and crushed turquoise. Signed JEG Taxco 925 with an eagle 2. Weighing 53 grams, the inner diameter (closed) is just shy of 2-1/4" and the piece is 7/8" wide. Remnants of polish. The photos make the turquoise appear green but it is blue with a hint of green.
Vintage sterling Georg Jensen pin no. 366 designed by Nanna Ditzel. This pin is not often seen and I love the simplicity of the design. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" and weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Elegant mid-century modern
design.
Description: sterling vermeil, rhinestones and rose opal cabochons.
Hallmark: Reja, sterling
Dimensions: 2 5/8" x 1 5/8"
Condition : Excellent
Circa 1946
A vintage modernist 830 silver brooch and/or pendant by the noted silversmith from Norway, H.C. Østrem whose work is signed OXO. Can be worn off the chain as a brooch or on the chain as a pendant.
Made of 830 silver, which was widely used as a silver standard in Scandinavian countries, in a three dimensional design, this brooch or pendant measures 2" across and 3" high. Has what appears to be the original chain. The pendant has three dangles for lots of movement...
A well crafted hand wrought rigid bangle bracelet and matching earrings with leaf detail in Sterling Silver by Black Starr and Gorham.
Bracelet measures 7" around and 1" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely. You can see the light hammer marks inside.
Screw back leaf earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.
All three pieces are marked Black, Starr & Gorham Inc. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought...
A nice silver pendant depicting the solar system and the attributes of the sign Scorpio—a scorpion a depiction of the god Mars representing the planet that rules those born into Scorpio. The pendant is signed “AC” and is stamped with French silver hallmarks.
- Origin: France, ca. 1970
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 15/16” x 1-3/8”
- Weight: 8.6 grams
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Very unique geometric links with a three dimensional quality
7 1/4" long
3//4" wide
Weight - 65 grams
Marked on verso - Hans Hansen in script,Denmark,925s
Very good condition
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.
An abstract sterling silver brooch with applied silver wire and a bezel set faceted carnelian stone by NYC studio artist, Ed Wiener.
Measures 2 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. There is some minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry.
Description: sterling vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly
Hallmarked: Sterling, Des Pat. No 129165 and Trifari
Dimensions: 2 7.8" x 1 15/16"
Reference: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by Cathy Gordon, p 119
Reference: American Costume Jewelry by Bruinialti pp. 145.146.
