Being offered is a large and superb circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by master silversmith Jose Anton of Taxco, Mexico.
Anton was one of the earlier prominent silversmiths during the Spratling era.
Handcrafted bracelet featuring large circular links with incised design each with purple purple amethyst stone inlay (pictures do not illustrate the deep purple color of the amethysts).
Dimensions: size 8; links are 1 3/4" diameter. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
Allan Adler modernist sterling silver brooch
Rare organic form
2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Weight = 10 grams
Marked - Allan Adler, Sterling
Excellent vintage condition
American Modernist Sterling Necklace Pendant w/Stone
Hurst Kingsbury
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - (pendant alone)
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
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.
Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition...
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver bracelet
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear opening for a total of 7" round
Height - 1 3/8" at tallest point
The bracelet is flexible
Weight - a solid 36+ grams
See matching necklace Inventory 3816
Marked Steig, sterling
Fine vintage condition
This Fred Davis Silver & Amethyst Necklace has a classic design with bezel set Amethyst cabochons set at the center of four silver domes, a design that has been a favorite for both jewelry artists and collectors. It measures 14" long by 7/16" wide and weighs 52.7 grams. Secure box clasp. In lovely condition with no damage noted, only light age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked Silver Mexico FD. A beautiful necklace by an important artist.
The bold design of this cuff features Viking influences, with embossed traditional patterns on an oxidized background. The terminals are curved for easily slipping the piece over the wrist, and there are applied triangular plaques where a safety chain was attached. The bracelet is inscribed inside and dated 1967. The Georg Jensen post-1945 mark appears on the edge of one terminal, and the design number 78 is on the other. There is a 1/16-inch impact under one edge (see photo 5)...
Hans Hansen modernist kinetic ring
designer - Bent Exner
Sterling silver with amazonite bead
Striking geometric design
Size - 7
Weight - 12+ grams
Bead - 3/8" diameter
Central design element stands approximately 1" above finger
Stamped HaH, Denmark, 925s
Excellent condition
This vintage Mexican necklace is appropriately marked and signed for Los Castillo and with eagle mark. This piece is a statement and not for the faint of heart at 111 grams. The oval drop measures 2.5in x 1 7/8in. It safely fits a 16 in. neck size. Beautiful condition and the stone is a thriller with streaks of Amethyst lines running thru the almost clear quartz. All natural inclusions on the inside of stone...
Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver necklace
Mid 20th century
Spain
Interior circumference measures 14 1/2" round
Center drop element measures 3 1/2" long
Weight - 71 grams
Marked S'Paliu, 925
Excellent vintage condition
“Jewels by Tono”, the signature found on the figural Mexican silver and carved amethyst brooch at hand, is one of Antonio Pineda’s early hallmarks. Holding a fan, his hair in a long braid, part of his face obscured by the wide coolie hat, the man portrayed here is meant to hail from the “exotic Far East”...
We have a bracelet of large dimensions at 2.25in. tall and weighing in at 150.00 grams. Marked only Sterling and then also Taxco with a push pin closure. The diameter of the bracelet is 2.5in. and fits most. The panels are divided up with a decorative motif of a caviar bead wrapped in rope and bead work up and down the height of the bracelet. This looks fantastic with Aguilar and Spratling designs. No damage and a patina that was almost black when received...
Olaf Skoogfors
American modernist jewelry sterling mask brooch
1 3/4" x 1"
Excellent condition
A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable technique of fusing stone with silver, this set is a fine example of his craftsmanship.The color of the stones is a beautiful mottled green and blue blend. Fine vintage condition, the necklace measures 17 1/4" end to end and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are posts for pierced ears that have been professionally changed from screw backs...
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
There are not many cases in which "massive" is an understatement in the description of a piece of jewelry and even though Mexican silver is in general bold and beautiful, bracelets like the one presented here are worthy of special mention! Green dyed calcite was often used by the early maestros in Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance yet here the carved central "mask" is of monumental proportions...