Sterling brutalist pendant necklace and pin
Wear it as a necklace or as a brooch
Sterling set with Carnelian Cabochon
Made in two sections the lower element swings with free kinetic movement
Length - 3 1/2"
Width - 2" at widest point
Chain - 18"
Total weight - 30 grams
Marked 925
Excellent condition
Twin fish necklace in amethyst and brass signed MAYA MEXICO after a design first introduced by Hubert Harmon (c.1940-50). This necklace will comfortably fit up to a 15 inch neck. The two fish and amethyst drop measure 5 1/2 inches across. Both fish have an amethyst eye and a faceted amethyst stone extending from their tail. A single amethyst cab hangs between the 2 fish. Each brass chain measures 5 1/2 inches.
C.L. Smith modernist sterling silver ring
1950
Etched and cut abstract design
Size 11
Very good vintage condition
Margot de Taxco large and rare earrings that have a huge presence. Beautiful repousse sweeps with a height of 1.75in. and a width of 1 1/8th inches. Weight is 18 grams.
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.
Interesting silver ring with a big red cabochon agate and some gold, made by Danish silversmith Ole W Jacobsen (workshop 1952 – 2002). The ring is hand hammered all around, the gold probably not under 14 K. An old “scar” to the stone, made by nature herself, has been left untouched to let the setting follow its shape. Signed OWJ and 925 S. Inner diameter "3/4 /15 mm. Condition: fine.
These rocking horse earrings have to be Los Castillo's most endearing design and it is also rare. The weight is 14 grams of repousse. I took a side shot so you could see the depth and dimension these beauties have. They are 1in. tall and 1 1/8th of an inch wide. A fantastic set for a collectors jewel box.
Robert Larin, Canadian modernist.
Pewter bracelet.
1 1/4" x 6 5/8".
Condition - excellent.
Marked R. Larin in script.
Beautiful sterling period art nouveau nude woman cameo pin, c.1910. Textured shield-shaped large pin with center nude and two stones(moonstones or glass?-not sure at all), measuring 2 9/16" long by 2 3/8" wide. Nude is highly detailed with great definition. Two light blue stones are bezel set. Signed "STERLING VIS or WS(stylized)" and in excellent condition. Gorgeous piece.....$9 USA for insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Lushly designed floral sterling and amethyst pin sold by Sanborn's and possibly made by Fred Davis who managed and designed for the store from 1947 through the early 50's, Mexico, c.1950. Pin is signed "bellmark 22", which was Sanborn's number. It measures 2 1/8" long by 1" wide. Excellent condition except that pin was probably changed with lead solder. Beautiful design that is reminiscent of Davis's work......$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Figural sterling necklace depicting New Hampshire's "OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN" by Shreve, Crump & Low, a Boston silversmith firm in business since 1869. "The company does no manufacturing, but, has always sold designs made by the finest American craftsmen; some of the designs being created exclusively for them", "American Jewelry Manufacturers" by Dorothy Rainwater. The design is a very beautiful heavy gauge textured silver profile...
Elis Kauppi modernist sterling silver and chrysoprase ring
Two chrysoprase beads trapped in clam shell forms
Finland
Mid 20th century
Size - 8 1/2 with adjustable band
Weight - 7.40 grams
Marked with anvil cypher and 925s
Very good vintage condition
This is a wonderfully executed figural ring depicting a man in a turban with snakes on either side, made of sterling silver and decorated by a 5 millimeter round fire opal. The hall mark is a bell within a bell. The ring is size 6 1/4 and it can be sized.
Any elegant outfit is missing something without this traditional sterling silver and onyx cufflink and stud set. The 15 millimeters diameter cufflinks are inlayed with round onyx and the four shirt studs sport 6 millimeter onyx spheres. This set is a fabulous gift for anyone.
An incredibly detailed sterling silver pin depicting a boxer dog. The workmanship is simply outstanding, with every tiny detail of the dog’s fur, wrinkles, etc. fully worked in this deeply three-dimensional brooch. The back is hallmarked “Ballou Sterling”. B. A. Ballou was founded in Providence, RI in the 1870s.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Size: 1-7/8” x 2-3/16”. Weight: 40.9 gr.
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver brooch with stone
1950
New York
1 3/4" x 2 1/8"
Weight - 15 grams
Marked Paul Miller on verso
Very good vintage condition
A Mexican sterling silver and amethyst cabochons bracelet circa 1930s 1940 This 7-3/8" length and 5/8" wide bracelet is a classic Mexico design, and the gem stones are genuine. This bracelet is stamped STERLING 925 TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark. It weighs 18.2 grams, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a tiny triangle shape gap on one amethyst. It doesn't appear to be a chip from damage...
Modernist sterling silver sculptural ring with green stone
Mid 20th century
3/4" tall x 1 1/8" deep
Size - 6 1/4 - 6 1/2
Weight - 12.40 grams
Hallmarked 925 with unknown hallmark, possibly European
Excellent vintage condition
A well crafted sterling silver brooch or shoeclip by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 1" across and 2 3/8" high. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse floral design and a central green cabochon. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
This lovely enameled pansy, originally a screwback earring, has been converted to a colorful ring with the addition of sterling silver shank. The pansy is enameled in bright shades of purple and yellow. The enamel has a slight iridescent effect and is translucent so the engraved silver shines through for added texture...
A pair of sterling silver screw back earrings in a mid century modernist design. We have seen only one other pair in almost the exact design signed Ed Wiener. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.
The earrings measure 1 1/4" high and 7/8" across and hold securely. They are marked with Sterling, hand wrought and a partial W in a triangle. The screw part is marked Sterling.
Minor surface scratches...
A wonderful sterling silver cuff bracelet made for the United States Military Academy at West Point, (USMA), by the New York silver firm, L. Markowitz. Sterling overlay spells out USMA in Arts and Crafts stylized letters.
Measures 5" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" wide. The size could be adjusted if needed.
Marked Sterling, L. Markowitz, N. Y. Enscribed to commemorate the graduation of Ralph Arthur Koch, Class of what looks like 1924...
Description: large Austrian emerald crystal with 3 rows of pave set clear rhinestones accents.
Dimensions: 3/4" x 5/8"
Hallmarked: Mazer, sterling on the sides, sterling on the back of the clip.
Condition: excellent
A organic, sterling silver modernist ring by Henry Steig.
Measures about a size 7. Almost 1/2" high. Marked Sterling Steig on the inside. Reminds us of flattened chain.
Fine example of his work.
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Unique free form design
1950s
1 1/4" x 7/8"
Weight - 15.82 grams
Marked sterling
Fine vintage condition
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.
This bold bracelet, probably American, has a modern sensibility that belies its ca. 1890 origins. It is composed of a polished hollow sterling silver curb chain with a sterling heart-shaped padlock closure. This padlock has no key but can be opened simply by a gentle tug on the lever mechanism and a gentle push to close. The chain has no marks (though tests for sterling); the top of the padlock indicates sterling, which suggests an American origin...
This Beautiful belt buckle is made entirely of Mid-Victorian Hand-Carved Whitby Jet.
The Brooch is deeply carved with leaves and flower blooms – in great detail.
Today it is illegal to mine jet in Whitby because the only jet left is in seams in the walls of the cliffs over the town. To remove it from the cliffs would cause them to tumble down and destroy the town. The two remaining jet
cutters today have to rely on pieces that wash up on the beaches of this seacoast town...
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Palle Bisgaard in a tiered curved shape. His torque necklace, part of this same line is included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the widest version of this cuff, with an extra tier at the bottom edge.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1" and 3/4" at the widest. There does not appear to be much give so it is better for an average to slender wrist.
Signed P...
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Mid 20th century
Weight - 13.6 grams
7/8" x 5/8"
Marked 925
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple circles at different heights and contrasting textures.
You can see the light hammering around the edge.
Measures about 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Heavy and substantial. Weighs 38 gr...
Vintage American Modernist Sterling & Shell Ring
C.L. Smith
c.1950s
Good condition
Size - 9 3/4, front of ring - 1" x 3/4"
- heavy gauge sterling silver
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A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Bronze central domes by William Spratling. These earrings were in the 1945 catalog.
Measure 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back of each screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico.
Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, dings and minor scratches.
Great design. Pre Eagle.
A very unique hand wrought sterling pendant and chain with an amethyst drop.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Chain measures 18" long and has a secure hook closure. The opening is oval shaped so the hook will not slide out.
Marked with Sterling and a maker's mark on the inside of the circle.
Striking design, lots of movement. Can be worn with the pendant facing either way.
Fine condition with a little tarnish.
Quality piece.
A vintage modernist brooch, #368 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 368.
Measures about 1 3/4"square. Three dimensional. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches.
Interesting contrast between the layers of sterling.
Fine example of Henning Koppels' modernist designs for Georg Jensen.
Kaunis Koru sterling silver and labradorite brooch
Finland
1964
2" x 1"
Weight - 14.36 grams
Hallmarked - see third image
Very good vintage condition
