A Utika sterling silver and marcasites brooch circa 1930. This quality Art Deco vintage pin may be German in origin (not yet confirmed), with filigree work in the style of Theodor Fahrner. This 2" x 1-3/8" piece has excellent detail and it resembles a neckerchief or cravat held with a ring with marquisites. It is stamped SILVER GERMANY UTIKA and it weighs 8.4 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A vintage hand made sterling silver bracelet with a floral motif by Carl Poul Petersen, the Canadian silversmith who signed his work with the stylized CPP.
He was born in Denmark, married Georg Jensen's daughter and apprenticed with him before moving to Montreal. He eventually opened his own workshop.
This beautifully crafted bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and 1 1/2" wide.
Marked on the back CPP, Sterling and Handmade.
Has a secure box clasp.
Warm patina...
Early Mayan design clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is signed "WS". Excellent condition. See item #596625 for a larger, heavier, and more intricate version, made as a brooch.....$12 for insured US shipping.
Beautifully textured hand made early sterling bird pin, Taxco, Mexico, c.1930's. This lovely bird's head measures 1 5/8" long by 1 1/4" wide. Has a separate silver back with a "c" clasp. It is signed "TAXCO 925" and is in excellent condition......$10 for US insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch and earrings in a lily pad design with what looks like bezel set moonstones and silver tendrils in the style of Mary Gage. Signed A & L Sterling on the brooch.
Brooch measures 2 3/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The screw back earrings measure 1" across and 3/4" high. Marked Sterling on the back of one screw back. They hold securely. The set has some minor scratches and tarnish...
We are offering a signed William Sprating first phase pin / brooch. This design is also on the cover of Mexican Silver by Morril & Berk in the larger size. This is the middle size which measures 3in. tall and has a width of 2.25in. Many of the earliest works are open backed repousse such as this one is and has a weight of 20 grams. There is a double pin that flips up and snaps down. It is great for holding a shawl together because it is so easy to use...
Wonderful rare silver ring by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1940. Intricate design, the center measures 3/4" tall by 5/8" wide and is size 5 3/4. Beautiful signature behind front of ring is simply "HA". Excellent condition......$13 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace in the style of the Chicago school. Pendant has a large carnelian cabochon and four dangles.
The pendant measures 1 1/4" long including the dangles and 1" at the widest. Unsigned. Each side of the chain is 9" long for a total of 19" with the toggle clasp and looks to be original to the pendant.
Fine condition, has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Great example.
Anna Brilanti signed her work Victoria in Taxco and was one of the first women to design and produce quality jewelry and hollowware in Taxco. This necklace is one of her beginning works and it is a published design in WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNASAINCE By Penny Morrill. The silver is thick and weighs 135 grams. The entire piece is deeply hand chased. There is no damage of any nature and has a beautiful natural patina. This is a statement piece as it is 1.5 in. wide and 19.75in...
Sterling REPOUSSED PARROT PIN with great detail by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1940. Measures 3 3/8" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO 410". Beautiful piece.....$15 for insured US shipping.
A well crafted, hand wrought detailed sterling silver bracelet by KALO, design #58.
Measures about 8" around the inside and 1/2" wide. Oval shape helps it slide on and off easily. Marked Hand Wrought, #58 and Sterling. For some reason it is missing the KALO mark.
Fine condition with minor scratches.
Classic Arts and Crafts design.
This Alice Caviness sterling silver filigree bracelet is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Germany" It is 1" wide and 8" long. It is in gorgeous vintage condition. Circa 1930.
This bracelet was designed with a woman in mind. The filigree is very dainty. It is 7 3/4" long by1" wide. It closes with a hidden push clasp. It is a knockout!
Alice Caviness jewelry was sold only in high end boutiques.
A pair of sterling silver oval brooches made for Tiffany and Company, New York with the original box. Measure 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Made for Tiffany and Co. Also marked with a Maker's Mark, 70, and an etched in 493. They have thicker pins so can be worn on coats or heavier garments. 'C' clasps hold securely. Brooches have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. The box is marked Tiffany & Co. New York. Box shows some wear...
An early Danish Skonvirke 826 silver brooch signed BH and with a dragonfly for Bernard Hertz, Copenhagen 1893-1937. He was a silversmith who was well known for his early Skonvirke designs.
Measures 2 7/8" long and 2 3/8" at the widest...
A pair of vintage sterling silver hand wrought floral brooches by Stavre Gregor Panis, who was a member of the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts. The round one may be a poppy. The smaller one may be a gladiola.
May purchase them individually or as a pair.
The larger round brooch measures 1 1/2" across. The smaller brooch measures 1 1/2" long and 7/8" at the widest.
Both brooches are marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. The smaller one also has a stylized 'G'.
An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.
Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.
Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.
A pair of hammered sterling silver buckles by Edward H. Breese, who worked in Chicago from 1921-1940.
Measure 2" across and 1 3/4" high. Each one is marked on the back with the hallmark of EHB in a triangle and style number 126. They are also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought.
They are made from thick sterling and have a dark patina. Would make wonderful brooches.
Rare example from a talented Silversmith.
A VERY rare and magnificent Art Deco Fred Davis silver and amethyst bracelet. The large rectangular amethyst and silver bars are the focal point of the piece but then the eye travels over the 11 round amethysts centered between silver links. This bracelet, circa 1930, measures 7 3/4" end to end, and is 1" wide at the rectangular stone. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Secure push in clasp and signed as shown. A true tribute to the genius ...
