Hand hammered sterling pin by Parker, c.1960's. Pin is marked "PARKER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 13/16" long by 13/16" wide. It's very difficult to find work by this desired modernist....Insured shipping is $7 in USA.
A seamless marriage of sterling silver and golden sheen obsidian celebrate Enrique Ledesma's creative genius in this set of modernist Mexican earrings. Much published and avidly sought after, the design can be found with various semi-precious and hard stones or, as in our case, housing polished, glistening pieces of volcanic glass. And if you are not so keen on screw-back findings, you are in luck with these as they are actually clip-ons...
A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.
Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.
Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.
Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.
Nice weight and condition, warm patina...
This is a EUROPEAN SILVER CABLE CAR CHARM. An Austrian Alps
original the size is 9/16" X 3/4" overall; marked on the side 835. Note the Flowers on the other side with the Yellow & White Enamels. Ca. 1950- 1975 in Excellent Condition
Early 1930's hand forged 980 sterling silver & copper cuff designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Heavy at 100 grams, this design is comprised of braided silver & copper bands framed by thick silver wire. The bracelet is 1 14" high. Interior measures 5 3/4" end to end with a 1 1/4" gap opening at the back. 1930's hallmarks read 980 WS TAXCO. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. Pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carol Berke...
Vintage late Arts Crafts era, circa 1935 hand made sterling silver bracelet from a New Hampshire household reminding one of Foss or even Peruzzi?
Six foliate disc links with applied petals, engraved or chased leaves, etc. There are buds and calla lilly like flowers applied
See image 3 and 4 to see the metal work and the old Art Deco era spring ring clasp marked 'Sterling'.
Measure 7" interior X 3/4" wide. Great 3 D and in very nice, rich silver vintage pre owned condition...
Fabulous long sterling earrings by American modernist Phyllis Jacobs, circa 1950s. Each earring has a single faux earring which moves freely along a bar. Each earring measures approx. 2" long. Signed "Phyllis sterling" and hallmarked as shown. Very good vintage condition. Screw-backs.
Decorative sterling double dolphins with leaves pin by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1947. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted circle) STERLING DENMARK 251" amd measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/4". Excellent condition......$15 for insured USA shipping.
An attractive vintage sterling silver 2" brooch or pin from Mexico with a large engraved flower on a turquoise and resin ground c1960s. The engraved edge and flower are well done, and the ground has inlaid turquoise half-circles against a deep blue resin base. This pin has a loop to allow it to be worn as a pendant, it has a safety catch, and it weighs a substantial 18.8 grams. It is stamped 925 MEXICO PLATA with EGB and it has a 4 eagle mark...
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.
Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.
Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.
Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr...
A Clement Berg Norway sterling silver purple enamel rectangle pin or brooch from the 1920s. This simple yet lovely 1-1/4" x 11/16" pin has a raised border in light lilac purple baisse-taille enamel with interior rayed lines and it has a central white enamel edge. It has the original c-clasp, it is stamped 925 with Clement Berg's cypher and it weighs 7.9 grams...
A long sterling silver modernist pendant by Tane, Mexico with the 26" original chain. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.'
This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/4" at the widest. Marked TANE, Sterling, Mexico and with an 'A' inside a triangle, probably for the silversmith.
The chain has Tane's unusual interlocking clasp which holds securely.
The pendant has some surface scratches, tarnish and shows some wear. Weighs 50gr.
High quality, outstanding design.
A hinged bangle of irregular, wavy design, solidly cast, by prominent Taxco designer Erika Hult de Corral. The spring mechanism is in good working order, keeping the bracelet securely in place. The bracelet has a 6 ¾-inch inner circumference, and is quite comfortable to wear. It bears the maker’s ‘Ric’ mark, as well as the Mexican eagle mark for sterling. Gross weight: 53.5 grams
Two wrist ornaments to wear today. Select either or take them both for real savings:
( A) Stamped: GERMANY STERLING with 13 faceted 12mm x 8mm bezel set Carnelians in a slightly serrated bezel. Organic shading, as they are not all identical color.
End to end 7 3/4X 7/8; or
(B) Rhodium plated with 8 half round Carnelian looking claw set stones. Each half moon shape is 30 X 15mm and although quite even coloration, no bubbles noted.
End to end 7 3/4 X 1 1/4"...
Being offered is an early circa 1945 sterling silver bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; pin hinged bracelet with carved wood and silver pyramids; supported by a pin closure and security chain. Dimensions: 1 3/8 inches wide. Size 6 1/2-6 5/8”. No monogram. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. This iconic bracelet is often illustrated in many books. Stupendous, mint condition bracelet.
Circa mid-century, this Antonio Pineda cuff is a book-piece design shown in "Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda".
Pure eye candy, this concave cuff features nine conical amethysts which appear to be floating on a center pivoting arm. The amethysts are wonderful old Mexican stones with natural inclusions and quartz marbling.
This will fit a smaller wrist. Mine is 6" and it fits me comfortably with room to spare...
A 1930s pair of Mexican sterling silver & amethyst owl earrings. These screwback earrings are in the form of owls with natural amethyst cabochon cut stones. These 1" x 3/4" earrings are stamped MADE IN MEXICO and STERLING, and they weigh 12.0 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 sligh...
Being offered is an early circa 1943 sterling silver and copper bracelet by William Spratling, of Taxco, Mexico; bracelet features silver square links with copper (seller left the copper patina intact, the copper portions could easily be much shinier) diagonal bands separated by rows of 3 balls; supported by a pin closure and security chain. Dimensions: 3/4 inch wide. Size 7 1/4”. Marked as illustrated in photo. In excellent condition. Superb, heavy weight. This iconic bracelet is often illu...