An absolutely splendid vintage sterling, 14k and deep red coral cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Jr. It comes with its original box with the Frank Patania Thunderbird logo on it. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 84 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed a shown. The Patania family now spans 4 generations of extraordinary jewelers. See the book LEGENDARY PATANIA JEWELRY by Kim and Pat Messier about this family and their work.
Circa 1940's, this bracelet was produced by Hector Aguilar for Coro at the Taller Borda.
In 1943, Hector Aguilar formed a financial partnership with Gerald Rosenberger, the owner of Coro, to design and produce jewelry at the Taller Borda. This partnership was dissolved by 1950.
The bullet bracelet is one of the most elusive and iconic designs produced by Hector Aguilar...
Rare modernist earrings by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, a husband and wife team who created unique jewelry in their studio from the late 1940s until the 1970s. The minimalist aesthetic sterling silver earrings are circa 1950s, and feature discs each decorated by a single silver sphere. The earrings are screw-backs, and the tops measure .75" in diameter. Signed "Sterling, Burkee." Excellent vintage condition.
Plateros was the name of Sigi Pinedas first shop. He was not open long at this taller and works with this signature are rare. From this shop I have found his very best works. Thick silver and always made with quality and this necklace shows all that off. The red coral branch is over 1.5in. long and has a length of 1 3/8th's in. wide. The necklace lays beautiful due to the hinged design. The diameter is 4.5in. across which is about 16.5 inch wearable...
Modernist sterling silver heart bracelet
Maker - Munksgaard, Denmark
7" x 3/4"
Weight - 26.22 grams
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition
Reply at end of description. This type of sterling two piece sword with scabbard brooch pin has been made in Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Deco periods, in many different countries, by many different jewelry makers.
This one has a beautiful bezel set pierced, etched green 20 x 15mm Jadeite gem stone and marked Sterling.
3.5" long when sheathed with a 1.75"" blade and weighs a nice.7 oz...
A vintage sterling silver money clip in the form of a dollar sign. The reverse is hallmarked by R. Blackinton & Co.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/4" long. Weight: 10.9 grams.
BEST River of Life silver cuff by WILLIAM SPRATLING, Mexico, c.1947. Very large and heavy, it measures just under 2" WIDE and weighs 6 troy oz(120 gms). Measures 6" inside circumference with 1 1/2/ space. Great patina and in excellent condition......$25 for US insured shipping.
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silved cuff bracelet
Mid 20th century American modernism
This rare and exceptional cuff is crafted of burnished sterling wires artfully attached to an open cylindrical frame
Weight - 143+ grams
3 1/8" tall
2 1/2" in diameter
Marked Lobel in block letters
Tests as sterling silver
Excellent vintage condition
Being offered is a superb and exceedingly rare circa 1968 gold modernist ring by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, the bypass design of yellow gold with pink gold wire accent mounted in 14k gold. Size is illustrated - 6 1/2. Stamped 14k and Pineda Marked. In excellent condition. 13.8 grams. Rare rare rare!!
A Norway sterling silver and blue enamel brooch circa 1960s by Einar Modahl of Oslo. This attractive vintage modern 2-1/8" x 1-5/8" pin is a lovely royal hue. This Norwegian abstract double leaf is marked 925 S with the Einar Modahl maker's mark and an N in a square and STERLING NORWAY. The light colour or mauvish spots are artifacts of the photography and light reflections, the enamel is smooth and even with no damage...
Rare, sculptural 3 dimensional sterling silver pin or brooch signed (circa 1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. Hand hammered, formed and assembled piece by piece this wearable work of art measures 3 inches across X 2 1/2 inches high. Pin weighs 1 oz., 28grams. No dents dings or repairs. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Signed on the reverse FD SILVER MEXICO.
17 in. long
1 1/8th in. tall
weight 85 grams
This Fred Davis was designed by Valentin Vidaurreta. It was later produced by Hector Aguilar for Valentin Vidaurreta which is also listed on my site. This trapezoid shape has a higher peak and each link is a bit larger than the design made by Aguilar. The design is shown in the book WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. I could not produce photos to do this justice and only on will the shields come more tightly together...
We are offering a Los Castillo clamper bracelet that is rarely seen. It has a Matl feel to the design and is really exceptional. 1 5/8th in. tall at it's widest point. The silver is thick and heavy at 75 grams of weight. No damage and natural patina.
Superbly crafted, profusely decorated and visually powerful this early Mexico City repousse figural brooch is an a rather rare example of vermeil silver jewelry from the country's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. I will admit that I am not particularly fond of vermeil - I love the look and feel of aged silver without "enhancements" that make it look like something it is actually not. Yet there are those very very scarce moments when a piece like this shows up and it makes me reconsider...
Amazing very big antique circa 1910 leaf form brooch in sterling silver with a large egg yolk butterscotch Baltic amber stone in a bezel setting. With a C clasp. Not marked but tests positive for sterling silver. Fabulous Arts & Crafts design with a beautiful dimensional textured hammered finish. Substantial at 51 grams. Great size -- 3 7/8 inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful art deco HANDWROUGHT sterling bracelet by Georg Jensen, USA, c.1945. Made during post-WW11, Jensen closed it's Denmark site and much of the Jensen jewelry was made in US during this period(1945-1951). Some lovely "HANDWROUGHT" designs were made that were specific to this period. This bracelet is signed "USA GEORG JENSEN INC. 429 STERLING HANDWROUGHT" and is in excellent condition. It measures 5/8" wide and 6 1/2" closed inside circumference...
A wonderful modernist organic openwork brooch in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Measure 2 1/8" tall and 2" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has the GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition. Great modernist design.