This Victorian pin is a gorgeous Egyptian Revival design executed in plique a jour (translucent) enamel framed in gilded silver. The design is a noble vulture holding feathers with lotus blossoms in his (or her) talons. The vulture’s wings are detailed in both opaque and translucent enamels; the tops of the wings are opaque enamel in yellowish green, and the feathers are detailed in yellow-green plique a jour shading to burnt orange...
Margot Van Voorhies was definitely the Queen of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. After her divorce from Antonio Castillo she began her Taller Margot De Taxco and created the most wondrous of jewels. This repousse necklace shows her finesse with movement. The reverse repousse gives great dimension plus the drop will detach then becoming a brooch. (look at the underside photo to see the hooks) The drop is 1.5in. tall and 1.25in. across. Made from thick silver and weighing 50 grams...
Sculptural sterling cuff bracelet by important North American modernist Bill Tendler, c.1950's. Signed: "Tendler, Sterling." Measures 1.75" in width but is somewhat adjustable and will fit a medium to large wrist. Excellent Original Condition. For more photos of this item, please see my website PlanetGlass.net.
This rare Fred Davis bracelet features Amethyst cabochon stones set in links of ornate silver repousse. Circa 1930, it is included in the book Mexican Silver on page 27, plate II-11. Measures 6 3/4" long by 1" wide and weighs 46.5 grams. Hallmarked "FD, Silver Mexico" and is in good condition with a lovely patina. A beautiful and rare find.
Signed Ace. Known for quality and this parure is no exception. The Chrysoprase stones sit high in their clean bezels with no crumples and no cracks or damage. The bracelet is 7 inches long and .75in. tall. THe earrings are a perfect match to the links size at .75 tall. The necklace is 16in. wearable and the drop measures 2.25 across and 2.25in. tall as well. This is heavy silver with a weight of 145 grams. Price is for the full parure...
A very fine, large vintage silver knifewing pin with multi stone inlay of spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl, circa 1940. Knifewing represents the Zuni god of war. This symbol was worn by warriors to protect them in battle, but also represents courage, honor, wisdom and strength. The pin measures 3 1/8" by 2 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. It is in fine original condition. The stones are free of chips or cracks. A beautiful example of vintage Zuni lapidary work.
Doris Silver was a shop in Taxco during the Spratling era. She offered her space to craftsmen to produce quality and stunning jewels. This necklace is very heavy repousse with a wearable 17in. long with it's widest point being 7/8th in. The patina is naturally dark and thick. The design is floral with twisting and turning vines. Hidden within is a drop of 2.5in. across and 2 in. tall. I have never seen another like this one. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This Quetzalcoatl necklace and brooch is a true sculpture. Beautifully detailed with 107 grams of heavy silver repousse. The wearable length is 18 inches long. The drop / brooch is 3in. and 3.75in. tall. There is no damage and a gorgeous natural patina. The feathered repousse chain links easily unhook to become a brooch. Signed Made in Mexico which indicates made in Mexico City and very early as later Silversmiths signed their names or hallmarks. Tests higher than 925 just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Unusual Abstract Design Silver Necklace with large drop Pendent. Finely Detailed and Set with a Geode Center Stone. Signed Betsy Stoinhoff. Very Good Condition. Approx. Weight 1.089 Troy Ounces. Measures 15-1/4 Inches Long. Pendent Measures 3-1/8 Inches Tall by 1-3/4 Inches Wide. Circa 1970s.
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver and amethyst quartz bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference 7 1/4"
5/8" tall at highest point
Amethyst sphere - 5/8" diameter
Weight - 45 grams
Markings - Hans Hansen etched in script, 925s, Denmark, 253
Very good vintage condition
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
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver seahorse earrings
1950
1" long
Screw back
Marked Lobel sterling
Very good unpolished vintage condition
Paul von Ringelheim, Austrian/American artisan
1933 - 2003
This sterling and lucite ring is part of the Directional series of jewelry crafted by von Ringelheim in the late 1960's.
Size 5
Weight - 6.90 grams
Arrow element measures just under 2 1/4" long
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver necklace with blue glass stone
Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2"
Chain - 17" long outstretched
Signed fhb sterling
Very good vintage condition
Impressive vintage sterling silver and amethyst glass bracelet
Mexico
Mid to late 20th century
This substantial and solid bracelet weighs a hefty 174 grams
Interior circumference - 6 7/8"
Stands 1 1/4" tall
Push/pull clasp and safety chain
Hallmarked, Hecho en Mexico, sterling, artist cypher and initials - AAC
Excellent vintage condition
American Modernist Jewelry Bird Pin
Francis Holmes Boothby
c.1950s
Very good condition
2" x 1 1/2"
An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from the original riveted chain by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.
The pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 1 1/4" across. The 18" chain is made up of flattened sterling bars connected with rivets. Has a hook closure. Has a very industrial feel.
Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...
Sam Kramer modernist sterling silver and moonstone ring
1950
Size 6 1/4
Weight - 16 grams
Stamped with both artist's cypher and sterling
Very good vintage condition with age appropriate surface scratches
