This sterling silver buckle features translucent (plique a jour) enamel in a floral motif. These sash buckles with plique are quite unusual. The enamel is red, green, and two shades of blue. It is signed with a “JK” above another “JK” in a box. There are marks for London, 1886, and a duty mark. Measuring 3-1/8” x 2-1/4", it weighs 32.7g or 1.16 oz. It is in very good condition...
Sterling screwback earrings by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. Each measures 15/16" long and each are signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 116B 925". Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Henning Ulrichsen modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This striking bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/8" and a width of 1"
Weight - 54+ grams
Hallmarked HU, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Beautiful art deco HANDWROUGHT sterling bracelet by Georg Jensen, USA, c.1945. Made during post-WW11, Jensen closed it's Denmark site and much of the Jensen jewelry was made in US during this period(1945-1951). Some lovely "HANDWROUGHT" designs were made that were specific to this period. This bracelet is signed "USA GEORG JENSEN INC. 429 STERLING HANDWROUGHT" and is in excellent condition. It measures 5/8" wide and 6 1/2" closed inside circumference...
Rare John Prip sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Excellent vintage condition
This is a gorgeous modernist Mexican bracelet from Salvador Teran...
A simple and elegant sterling silver twist-rope braid style bangle. This unmarked but tested bracelet measures 2-1/2" across the interior and 1/8" wide, it weighs 12.9 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. Small packet air shipping to the U.S...
A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, with an erotic theme. Depicts two hands holding breasts.
Measures about a 5 1/2. Face of ring measures 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches, some wear to the surface and tarnish. Heavy sterling.
Great MCM design. Haven't seen this design before. Sam Kramer's designs are highly collectible and rare.
Beautiful dramatic handmade modernist necklace composed of sterling elements connected with brass or bronze links, with a very large bezel set onyx
stone at the center. Not marked but the silver elements test positive for sterling silver. Circa 1960. Substantial at 162 grams. Wearable length is 21 inches. 2 inches wide in the center. Excellent condition.
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Intricately constructed of sterling silver & stone this piece was designed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Measuring 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" the pin weighs 40 grams. This design was included in the museum exhibit William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance & is pictured on p.97 of the museum catalog by curator Penny Morrill. Also pictured on p.48 of Mexican Silver by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...
Amethyst sterling screwback earrings by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1947. They each have a cabochon amethyst which measures 3/4" in diameter. They are appropriately signed. One of the stones has a natural fracture(see photo #1) which is very highlighted in the ENLARGED photo #1, but does not appear that way in person. Otherwise, they are in excellent condition.....$11 for insured US shipping.
Peter Ein Hod sterling silver and multi colored glazed ceramic stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Pendant - 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Chain - 26" long
Weight - 38 grams
Marked Made in Israel, 925, PH, Peter Ein Hod
Ecuador - 900 silver brooch
Urn shape decorated with stylized serpent motif
2 1/4" tall x 1 3/4" across
Marked Ecuador 900
Very good vintage condition
An Art Nouveau Scottish sterling silver thistle pin with an amber crystal c1900. Beloved by Arts and Crafts fans, this pin has both Art Nouveau as well as A&C style. Made and signed by Charles Horner (1837-96), this 1-3/4 x 5/8" bar or tie pin has a safety pin style catch and it is stamped STERLNG C.H. It weighs 2.4 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
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.
The busy, ever-changing worlds of the bottom of the sea and the shores of tranquil lakes unfold themselves in the carefully worked repousse silver frames surrounding the chunky turquoise "rocks" that adorn this early 20th c. Chinese necklace and earrings set. I never cease to be amazed at the amount of minute detail Chinese silversmiths were able to condense into such small spaces without ever losing the crispness of each motif...
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a black orb by Sigi Pineda. The orb may be onyx.
Measures 2 7/8" long and almost 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Also marked with what looks like design number 304.
Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
A rare example.
A vintage modernist very unusual sterling silver pendant by David Andersen, Norway designed by Toril Bjorg. Three dimensional bottle shaped, finished on both sides with what looks like a repousse swirl.
Measures 1 3/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.
Signed Sterling, 925S on the back side of the bale and D-A Norway inside the bale.
In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish.
Currently strung on a 27" black cotton cord...
