This bracelet has a beautiful deisign. The decorative face measures 2" x 1 1/2. The band portion has a hinged closure and is thin with a scalloped design.
Hand made silver and abalone pendant necklace, c.1920. Pendant measures 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide and is backed in silver. Hand made silver chain has two decorative pieces. Chain measures 18" but needs an opening and has two original extenders. Unsigned. Excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.
Vintage Topazio Portuguese sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet in a classic for the genre "harvest calendar" design in which different months of the year are illustrated by either a flower, fruit or other staple that characterizes them. I love these bracelets for their representation of the cyclical nature of time and their allusion to earlier decades when the availability of food depended on one's location and the specific season...
Rey Urban for A. Fausing modernist sterling silver brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 18 grams
Marked - Rey Urban in script, Denmark, 925s, sterling, A. Fausing
Excellent vintage condition
Great Modernist design in this vintage sterling bracelet by renowned New York jeweler John Iversen. It measures 7 1/2" end to end, the links measure from 1" wide in the front to gradual tapering to 3/8" at the terminals. Weighing 19 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed John Iversen Sterling on the tag which he attaches on his items...
This sterling silver ring features a ‘taco’-like folded design with a zigzag band inside sitting on its edge. The inside of the folded piece has been deeply oxidized with a translucent finish. The ring exhibits various kinds of tool marks. The ring is possibly Norwegian, with a mark of 925S inside the band; there are also maker’s initials of JPC, possibly for Danish silversmith Jens Peter Clausen of Copenhagen (1973-1981). Weight: 9.3 grams
This interesting fob is the setting for a sterling coin. It is a Prussian 2 Mark coin. On one side is the face of Friedrich (presumably) and his wife, a Maltese cross, and the words “FRIEDRICH * I * 1701 * WILHELM * II * 1901”; on the other side is an eagle with a crown above, and “DEUTSCHES REICH 1901 ZWEI MARK”. The rest is white metal. The swivel clasp has a mark, which looks like a plow. We haven’t been able to track it down...
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver brooch
3" x 3 3/4"
1950
Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on reverse
Very good vintage condition
This is a properly signed Antonio Pineda with an inside diameter of 2.5in. and a face front height of 15/16 of an inch. The past was filled with owners who took great care with it as there is no damage, chips or cracks but you may see glare from our photography creating spots or color difference etc. The stones appear to be onyx but could be a no sheen obsidian. The silver is thick and heavy at 74 grams...
This ring has a wonderful design. The "head, top" measures 3/4" x 1 1/4". The beautiful, eilat cabochon (stone) has a nice, central setting. Oval, in shape, it measures 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8". The band is adjustable and has a great design. It is marked ISRAEL STERLING 925. This great ring is in excellent condition.
Made by Kupittan Kulta of Finland is this pleasant, silver, leaf brooch. The long leaves are slightly concave, curving alongside a bezel-set, amethyst cabochon "bud." The brooch is signed, “anvil mark” (for Kupittaan Kulta), “crown in heart” mark (for Finland), “813H” (silver fineness), city mark for Turku and “H7” for 1961.
It measures 2 5/8” tall x 5/8” at its widest point. It’s in excellent condition.
Ronald Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch
This large and elegant brooch measures 4 1/4" long x 1 1/2"
Weight - 12 grams
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent condition
Rare Ibe Dahlquist modernist sterling silver necklace
Unique paddle design with alternating smooth and etched surface treatments
Ibe Dahlquist was one of the few Swedish silversmiths who designed for Georg Jensen
This necklace was produced at her own studio
Sweden
c 1965
Measurements -
15 1/4" long
Each paddle measures 1" long
A hefty 105+ grams in weight
Hallmarked and stamp signed - review...
This S. Kirk & Son repousse sterling rose brooch / pin is 2 1/2" long by 1" wide. It is hallmarked S. Kirk and Son. sterling, 12F
A pair of cubic zirconia solitaire sterling silver clip on earrings from the 1970s. This pair measures 5/8" long and 1/4" across the flashy stones. They are stamped STER with a maker's mark and they weigh 2.4 grams. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A Les Baker sterling & blue gem turquoise Southwest pendant. This well-made 1-3/8 x 3/4" silver pendant has a leaf, ribbon and flower of silver and it has a teardrop blue gem turquoise stone with a pyrite inclusion. This beauty weighs 6.3 grams, it has the STERLING L Thunderbird B mark for Les Baker (1935-2014) and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland.
Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm
Great patina from age and use...
Israeli modernist sterling silver and carnelian pendant
1950's - 1960's
3 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" across
Marked Israel 925
Very good vintage condition
Formed as parrots with flowing tails, with sharply molded detail. One clip mechanism is slightly loose, but both are in good working order, with a patent application number that dates to 1931. The backs bear the Los Castillo/Taxco/Made in Mexico marks, as well as the design number of 168A. Each bird measures 1 7/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches at the widest part. Gross weight: 26.6g
These collector quality mid-century earrings are a very seldom seen design from Hector Aguilar.
These are gorgeous, comfortable to wear, and have great movement. Each earring has nine dangles, each tipped with a tiny silver ball. Screw backs work perfectly,.
Measures 1 3/4" tall, 3/4" wide.
Weight is 12 grams.
Signed and hallmarked on each earring with a conjoined flared HA,.940 Taxco, and the eagle assay 9.
In excellent vintage condition.
A long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.
The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.
Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it...
This is an exquisite piece, c. 1910. It is made of 830 vermeil. The filigree-bordered circles suspend 3 blue enamel flowers with white centers. The filigree design between the circs have a similar dangle with a central, white cab. This spectacular brooch measures 1 1/2" across (1 3/4" w/ extended pin). It measures 2 5/8" from top to bottom. The back is marked 830 with a maker's mark I cannot make out.
Modernism at it's best, this 970 silver & inlaid shell bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measuring 1 1/2" high at the front with a wearable interior length of 6 3/4", the bracelet weighs 86 grams & is in beautiful condition. The slide in clasp & safety chain are tight & secure. This design is pictured on p.152 SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA.
Circa mid-century, these earrings are the work of Salvador Vaca Teran.
Teran worked for William Spratling before leaving to work with his cousins at Los Castillo - creating many of their earlier designs.
These earrings are a perfect example of his distinct abstract designs, biomorphic and modernist.
Measures 1 5/16" at the widest part.
Weight is 18 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "Salvador" in script, and "Sterling Mexico", along with the design # 144.
Collector quality...
Beautiful silver filigree bracelet with 8 panels each featuring a different figure in carved and painted bone. Marked CHINA, circa 1930. With a slide
clasp. It tests positive for at least 900 silver. Substantial at 49 grams and with excellent detail. Great size -- 1 1/4 inches wide and 7 1/8 inches long
clasped. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This dramatic choker necklace of sterling silver and applied copper has a Southwest feel, combining both Mexican and Native American design elements. The individual angular panels feature applied wires formed as spirals with silver beads at the end; the dangling curved panels bear applied fan-like copper designs. The necklace is completely handmade, down to the bands connecting each panel and the rings that suspend each pendant. The surfaces are highly oxidized, and the degree of cleaning will d...
A Wedgwood blue jasper oval sterling silver pin dated 1965. This 1-13/16 x 1-1/4" pin is in the famous mat finish Jasperware porcelain and it depicts a classical scene. It has a sterling mount (marked SILVER) with a safety clasp and the plaque is marked WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND S65 (for 1965). It weighs 10.5 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are ...
This impressive 2 3/4" sterling silver cuff studded with 30 amethyst cabs was hallmarked c. 1940 by Manuel Altamirano, senior silversmith in Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Interior length measures 5 1/2" end to end. The gap opening is 1 1/2". Terminals measure 2 3/4" wide, center front is 2 1/2" wide. Weight 79 grams. The bracelet is in beautiful condition. See p. 198 of Silver Masters of Mexico for more detailed information on Altamirano. Pieces signed Altamirano are scarce.
This elegant link bracelet has the look and feel of a much more expensive piece, but is made of silver gilt and set with faceted pieces of glass meant to imitate amandine garnets. The seven scrolled cast panels are highly detailed and are linked with connecting rings that are seamlessly fused closed. The spring ring is original to the bracelet and in good working order, and the attached end panel bears the mark 800 for silver content as well as what appear to be the maker’s initials of H.F.W. ...
A solid sterling "bar" chain that measures 19" and weighs 9.3grams. Marked sterling on the clasp.Light wear.
Hector Aguilar and his old maguey bracelet is a must for every collector. At 1.25in. tall and 95 grams of weight the design has a commanding presence. It is thick and the higher content of silver makes it's rounded edges feel silky smooth. Appropriately hallmarked as shown with eagle and a pin closure. The length is 7in. wearable. No repairs or damage of any kind.
Sigi Pineda modernist sterling and ebony belt buckle
1950
Mexico
2 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Weight - 38.65 grams
Sigi hallmark on reverse
Very good vintage condition
Vintage Scandinavian Modernist Silver Jewelry Necklace
Bent K
c.1960s
Excellent condition
side to side - 4 3/4", top to bottom - 4 1/4"
Mid- century modern, minimalist design sterling and lapis Georg Jensen Denmark ring no. 123G designed by Nanna Ditzel . It is a size 7, weighs 11 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. A great wear anywhere, anytime ring.
"SUN AND MOON" pin by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1979. Signed "TS-24 WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO 925 WS", it measures 3 1/4" wide by 2" high. Excellent condition with lovely copper patina on moon......$20 for insured US shipping.
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. The necklace is signed:"SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW STERLING" and is...
Art Smith modernist earrings
Sterling silver
1950s
Large and impressive at 2 1/8" across
Weight - 26 grams
Screw back
Signed Art Smith - slightly obscured
Excellent condition
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Hook clasp.. Dimensions: 7 1/2” long, links are 1" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.
Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.
This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.
Wonderful art deco design silver necklace, probably French, c.1920's. Not sterling but silver color metal. Measures 1 1/2" wide by 3/4" high and unsigned. Great high deco style.....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"
1 1/4" tall
Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH
Very good vintage condition
This great biomorphic brooch / pin measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" by 1/2". Its modernist design displays a wonderful, Scandinavian motif. It is marked DANECRAFT STERLING. It is in great condition. circa 1950's
A sterling silver, heavy key chain and fob by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Paul Voltaire. Features a heavy hammered disk attached to a thick curb chain with a hammered squeeze closure key ring at the other end. Measures 6 1/4" long. Marked Paul Voltaire Sterling. Inscribed Breezy, Xmas 1950 on the back of the disk. Very well made. Fine design.
American Modernist Jewelry Bird Pin
Francis Holmes Boothby
c.1950s
Very good condition
2" x 1 1/2"
Bold, clean lines on this sterling and coral ring by Frank Patania. The center coral is a deep, dark Mediterranean coral at its best. The ring is a size 6 1/2, measures 1" long and 5/8" wide and weighs 13 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great mid-century design.
Modernist sterling pin made by Grosse, Germany, 1971. It is signed:"GROSSE GERMANY S925 1971" and is in excellent condition. This heavy gauge pin measures 2 1/16" by 1 1/2" and the center hammered section is dimensional and rises 1/2". Very strong yet simple design makes this pin very striking.....$7 USA insured shipping.
I thought long and hard before I decided to offer this stunning, very rare vintage Mexican ring by Taxco maestro Alfredo Villasana. When I first acquired it, my intention was to add it to my personal collection. I am a rings enthusiast and the specific design I have never ever seen before in all my years of buying and selling vintage Taxco jewelry. Yet how many rings could one possibly keep for themselves?>
It has been a while since I last presented an Alfredo Villasana. A talented silv...
We are offering an early Fred Davis shields bracelet measuring 7.5in. long and 1.25in. tall. No damage to this beauty with a natural glowing patina. Hand made with thick silver and weighs 68 grams heavy. Shown in last photo with the Fred Davis Shields necklace.
Uni David Andersen impressive sterling and agate necklace
Designer - Liv Solnor Rogan
Norway
1970
Large ovoid stone with a luminous deep carnelian - like color set in a beautifully handcrafted sterling frame measuring 3" x 3" total
Chain - 20"
Marked on reverse Uni, DA, 925s, INV L.S.R., handmade
Excellent condition
Rebajes modernist hand wrought sterling ring.
Front - 7/8", stands - 1/2", presently a size 8 but the ring is adjustable.
Condition - excellent.
A striking sterling cuff bracelet with an amazing textured design by Navajo Harvey Begay (1938- 2009). He is the son of noted silversmith Kenneth Begay. When a teenager, he worked alongside his father at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, AZ. He opened his own shop in Steamboat Springs, CO. which he operated with his wife from 1972- 79. This cuff measures 6" around in the inside plus an additional 3/4" opening, so for a small wrist. It is 1 1/4" wide in the front and tapers to 1/2" at the ter...
Gorgeous sterling cuff with fine line chisel work and applied repousse elements by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 1/2"" wide and weighs 123 ...
A vintage Taxco pin pendant with maker's mark of "FLC" inside a circle: "Taxco Mexico Sterling 925" and assay # 3. Could this be by a Castillo family member? Multi color gem fish, micro inlay around a very modernist fish pendant pin combination.
2" X 1.5" Very wearable pre owned vintage condition and needs a good polishing. Please view closeups for more info.
$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens...
A pair of geometric modernist sterling silver bangles, by Danish silversmith Helge Arthur Bang. Bang worked only for a short period (1962-73) and his works are rare. Makers’ mark HE BA, Sterling 925 S and Swedish import marks (three crowns and S), weight 17 grams. Inner diameter "2 ½/ 6,5 cm. Condition: fine.
This Antonio Pineda ring features an oval turquoise cabochon alongside a pearl in this very flattering modernist design. It's a book piece design shown with a jade stone on p. 136 of Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
Size is a generous 6.5. Face measures 3/4" x 13/16".
Weight is 9.6 grams.
Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, JVL Taxco 970, and the eagle assay 208.
In excellent vintage condition.
A heavy Mexican sterling silver necklace. This vintage 14-1/4" long Mexican .925 silver choker necklace is from the 1970s. This necklace consists of triple segmented trapezoidal 5/8" wide sections with wire loop links. It has a box clasp and it is stamped STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO DF 925 with an H maker's mark. It weighs an impressive 80.1 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and...
Handmade, with an applied graceful, curled stem and jagged edges, this pin is a lovely piece of work by a studio jeweler. The pin tests as sterling silver and is unmarked. It is secured by a rollover clasp and dates anywhere from the 1970s to the 1990s. The pin measures 3 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide. Weight: 8.5 grams
These very rare earrings from Margot de Taxco are a curled ribbon design, with synthetic pink tourmaline stones dangling below. The stones are a star cut, and they are gorgeous. Measuring 2" tall and 15/16" wide, these show up beautifully. Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco 5429 Sterling Made in Mexico", with the eagle assay 16. They have been converted professionally to clips, and they are super comfortable to wear and very secure. Weight is 26.1 grams. In excellent vintage condition.
A multi-talented award-winning artist, Arno Malinowski worked for Georg Jensen for several years and created some iconic designs for the company. His most popular pieces are brooches wrought in sterling and inspired by the natural world - deer, birds, dolphins, alone or in delicately depicted foliage, their bodies rendered with such sensitivity, one feels compelled to constantly run one's fingers over them. The bird portrayed in the brooch at hand is illustrative of what I am trying to say. The ...