Early SAM KRAMER modernist sterling ring with rutilated quartz cabochon, c.1948. Top is raised in best Kramer style with 4 tubes of silver and stone is set in darkened silver inset background(photo #1 is lighter than actual background). Top oval measures 3/4"+ by 1/2" and is size 6. Band indents near top(see photo #4) so is part of the design of the ring. Signed with "mushroom mark sterling" and is in excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
This stunning bracelet has a great geometric design. It is 7" long with each link measuring 3/4" x 1/2". It has a V-spring and Box Clasp, as well as a safety chain. The back is marked BETO TAXCO 925 (and something else I cannot make out), and, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar
These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a
hefty 54 grams
Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons
Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long
Marked Frappe, sterling
Very good vintage condition with original patina
Scandinavian modernist sterling silver bracelet
1950
Wearable length - 7"
1" wide
Weight - 35 grams
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition
CROSS 500.00 NECKLACE 250.00 We have a Los Castillo, huge 3in. long cross weighing 37 grams. The silver is thick and layered to achieve more dimension. The condition is excellent with no damage. There is a spot in my pictures that looks like a scratch but it is not and not in all pictures. While hunting for a necklace to display the Castillo cross on I came across this one. How could it be any more perfect? It came filled with all the 8 small crosses and the weight is a hefty 91 grams...
American Modernist Jewelry Brass Horse Brooch
Peggy Miller
c.1950s
Excellent condition
3" x 1 3/4"
Ca 1960 Here is a wonderful 3-dimensional bracelet reminiscent of Jensen USA pieces. Marked Jewel Art Sterling, it measures 6-1/2" x 3/4 and retains its original patina.
It is always vexing when a hallmark eludes identification and this is (almost) the case with the towering vintage silver ring at hand. Brutalist in design, having a big, semi-translucent chrysoprase cabochon nested in its elevated setting, it bears a partial hallmark which has been suggested to me is probably a maker’s mark from Spain. Home of renowned modernist designers such as Joachim S’Paliu and Puig Doria, Spain sounds like a plausible place of origin for our 1970s ring...
American Modernist Sterling and azurite ring
Paul Miller
c.1960s
Weight - a hefty 25 grams
Adjustable band currently a size 5 1/2"
Front - 1 3/4" x 1"
Marked Paul Miller with cypher
Excellent condition
A vintage modernist sterling silver ring from Finland by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa Oy. Wave design. Thick, solid silver. Measures almost 1 1/4" across the top.
Marked for Auran Kultaseppa Oy, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and U7 for 1973 on the bottom of one edge. Also marked with the maker's mark and Finland on the opposite side. About a size 6.5.
In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and some tiny nicks along the edges...
Philip Morton Modernist Brooch
1950
American modernist artisan
Author of the classic book "Contemporary Jewelry," a studio handbook, which spotlights hand made jewelry techniques and the various working artisans of the mid 20th century period
Morton's jewelry is rare and hard to find and this brooch is a great representation of the aesthetic at that time
2 1/4" in diameter
Copper and silver
Original untouched vintage condition
The bold design of this cuff features Viking influences, with embossed traditional patterns on an oxidized background. The terminals are curved for easily slipping the piece over the wrist, and there are applied triangular plaques where a safety chain was attached. The bracelet is inscribed inside and dated 1967. The Georg Jensen post-1945 mark appears on the edge of one terminal, and the design number 78 is on the other. There is a 1/16-inch impact under one edge (see photo 5)...
A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 overlapping triangles with a third textured triangle overlay.
Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.
Could be worn on either a chain, neck ring or cord. Very fine example of his work.
The "Jewels by Antonio" hallmarks dates 1949-1953. This is a book-piece design shown on page 152 of Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
It's a fabulous ring with a huge presence. Size is 8.25. Height on top is just shy of 1/2". 1" wide.
Weight is a substantial 17.3 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "Jewels by Antonio Taxco Mexico", with the design # PP451.
In excellent vintage condition. Collector quality. Beautiful patina.
This is a Sterling GEORG JENSEN TIE BAR 1915 to 1927. Size of this Simple but Elegant Piece of JEWELRY is 2 1/4" in length X 1/4" width. Marked on the back with a background of dots stamped in oval surrounding: GEORG JENSEN. Condition is EXCELLENT. Add to the GEORG JENSEN Collection
A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen, #112 designed by Ibe Dahlquist.
Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 112. Toggle clasp functions properly. In fine condition.
Great example of Georg Jensen's modernist design.
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a blue faceted gemstone. Signed Sterling. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design of flowers intertwined with snakes. Not sure if the stone is a gemstone or art glass.
Measures about a size 4 1/2. Perfect pinky ring. It is a little out of round. The stone has surface wear and scratches.
Interesting Arts and Crafts design.
Heavily carved with an Aztec motif this vintage sterling cuff was designed & signed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. The bracelet is 1 1/2" high & weighs 107 grams. It has a 1 inch gap opening and will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist. Beautiful condition. Fully hallmarked on reverse. This design is pictured on p. 39 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk.
