This moth design necklace from Matilde Poulat bears her earliest block "MATL" hallmark used 1934-1940.
It's a true masterpiece, hand-wrought with exquisite silver work.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 18 1/2". The centerpiece is 2 5/16" wide and 2 5/8" tall. The turquoise stone measures 3/4" wide.
Weight is 55.8 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "MATL" and "0.900.
A wonderful vintage bracelet and matching pair of screw back earrings from Taxco by Victoria ~ Ana Maria Nunez de Brilanti in her 'Double Shadowbox Angel' design.
The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. It closes by inserting a pin through interlocking cylinders. The bracelet is marked on the back Victoria, Taxco, Mexico, Sterling, and Style #53. This is the heavier and wider version of the bracelet.
Earrings drop down about 1". They measure 3/4" across...
Signed Los Castillo and constructed with thick silver weighing 84 grams. The repousse is beautifully fashioned with flowing curls and beaded sides and a dark natural patina. This clamper bracelet is design 250 with the artist being Margot Van Voorhies before her divorce to Antonio Castillo. The presence is stunning with a height of 2.5 inches. Fits most with an inner diameter of 2 3/8th inches. No dents, strong spring and no repairs. One of the very best from the Spratling era.
A modernist sterling silver necklace by noted artisan, Johannan Peter from the Israeli artist colony, Ein-Hod.
Two layers of sterling, the bottom has a lightly hammered texture. The top wires serve as embellishment and also as the link connectors.
Marked Made in Israel, ST, 925, 'PH'. Has a hook clasp which holds securely. Dark, warm patina. There is a minor repair to one of the connectors on the back that can't be seen from the front. Measures 16" long and 1 1/8" at the widest...
A finely detailed vintage 2-1/4" x 5/8" sterling silver pin in the form of a jockey's cap and whip. This pin has a safety catch, it is signed STERLING BY JEWELART, and it weighs 3.8 grams. JewelArt Co., of East Providence, Rhode Island was in business in the mid-1940s. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A stunning cast sterling necklace with four amethyst arrowhead shaped carved stones. Measuring 16 1/2" (42 cm) long, the central sterling pieces are 1 1/2"
(4.1 cm) x 1 1/8" (3.2 cm) and the two side pieces are 1 1/8" (3.2 cm) in each direction. The amethyst pieces measure 1 3/8" (3.9 cm) X 5/8" (2 cm), including the sterling caps. Beckmann sold in San Miguel de Allende from the late 1950's through the 1970's. This is a wonderful example of the earlier work that came out of her
shop...
Rare sterling cuff by modernist Caroline Gleick Rosene, San Francisco, c.1951. It is very difficult to find this silversmith's work. Signed "ROSENE HAND MADE STERLING" and is in excellent condition except for a missing small silver ring that is easily replaceable. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is 1 1/4" wide and is 7 1/2" inside circumference. Great and original design which illustrates the greatness of this artist.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver ring
1950
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 12 grams
Height - 1 1/2"
Stamped Steig, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Wonderful Victorian turquoise and silver baroque bead festoon necklace comprised of delicately designed turquoise links dangling six turquoise and silver festoons of graduated sizes and shapes, English, C1880 Measurements: necklace-15"; largest beads-3/4". Condition is excellent. Original, unusual and well priced.
This Viking ship brooch is gold plated sterling with rhinestones.
Hallmark: Sterling, Pat Pend.
Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 2" tall
Condition: Excellent
Designer: John Caianiello, Circa 1945-1946
Monogram: My sugar is so refined from Dick
Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, 2008 v. 2 p167
Hallmarks date this Hector Aguilar necklace to 1940-1948.
Collector quality, this is a heavy hand-wrought piece with fifty turquoise cabochons. Stones are all original. It's a substantial gorgeous necklace with a very solid feel, and it lays perfectly upon the neck. A timeless elegant design, and a piece which works with just about any outfit and occasion.
Length is 16 1/2" without the tongue portion of the clasp...
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
Large and well crafted this brooch weighs 23.30 grams
Measurements - 4 3/4" long x 3" wide
Marked Lobel, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition
Mystery mark reward below. From New England this Arts Crafts Modernist hand made studio sterling silver pin with applied 6 leg bug on 5 Mary Gage like discs chased leaf or flower and has a beautiful 15 mm blue feldspar Labradorite cab as the belly of the bug.
Obscure scribed: artist signature initials and Sterling - see image 3...
An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.
The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark...
This bold studio piece is composed of a hand-wrought half-moon shaped pendant decorated with applied wires and impressed lines arranged randomly. It is suspended horizontally by a chain of forged wire bars connected by beaded rivets. The bib-like pendant is beautifully balanced to sit comfortably at the collarbone; the front hook closure makes for ease of fastening and removal...
Carolyn Gleick Rosene modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
2 3/4" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 16.50 grams
Marked - Rosene, Hand Made, Sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
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
This Trifari sterling Alfred Philippe Jelly belly pig pin is gold plated sterling, with rhinestones and lucite. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, sterling, pat. pend. This pin was designed by Alfred Philippe in 1943. It is 2 1/8" by 1 1/2".Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
