A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Tone Vigeland for Norway Designs Studio Plus from the 1960s. Made from one continuous piece of sterling silver with a flattened ribbed texture at each end.
Marked with ND, TV, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway.
Currently about a size 8, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor nicks and surface scratches.
A fine example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A modernist sterling silver and glass brooch or pendant signed 925, Zilka Hand Made. Measures 4" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain and a rollover safety clasp to be worn as a brooch. Nice warm patina. Great organic design.
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple layers and textures.
Measures about 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Heavy and substantial. Can be worn with the pin going up and down or across. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Also has the ® mark.
Very nice condition, has an interesting contrast of polished and darkened patinas...
Evoking a sophisticated and cosmopolitan look, this Italian silver bracelet features five textured curved rings linked by bars inlaid with strips of turquoise enamel. The secure fold-over clasp bears marks for .800 silver and the city/date mark of Arezzo, 1944-1968. The maker’s numeric mark is not fully legible. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 64.9 grams
Two vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by Erik Granit, an early geometric
brooch and/or a pendant with a central crystal. Made in Finland.
May purchase individually or as a pair.
The geometric brooch is marked with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, and 813H for the silver content. The hallmarks are small and on top of the 'C' clasp. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter. It is not flat, it slopes up towards the center like a mini volcano. The clasp holds securely...
A vintage 830 silver storyteller bracelet by David Andersen, Norway. Made up of alternating panels with what looks like a large lizard and a person on horseback yielding a sword and shield. There is some oxidation to the background for a contrasting effect.
Measures 7 1/4" long and just under an inch wide. Signed with the scales mark and 830S for the silver content on the back of the clasp.
In very nice condition, has some wear to the oxidation and minor surface scratches...
Sterling and cornelian floral pin by CARL RUOPOLI, designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c.1930's. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI" with an artful signature, the pin has a Georg Jensen Scandinavian feel. Measures 2" by 1 1/4", of good weight, and is in excellent condition....$10 for insured US shipping.
An Art Deco style sterling silver bracelet from Mexico with four bezel set amethyst carved masks alternating with domes and curved bars. The stones have some inclusions. We have seen the same bracelet with the FD mark for Fred Davis.
Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Measures 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Box clasp holds securely. Has some minor surfaces scratches, a few dings on the sides, some tiny flea bites to the amethyst and a little tarnish.
Striking design...
A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.
This Poulat style bracelet has a center row of bezel set amethyst tones. Each panel has a turquoise and coral accent stone. It is 6 1/2" x 3/4". It has a tongue and box secure clasp. It is hallmarked TP-102 and is in excellent condition...
From a Virginia Estate, this is a pair of LOS CASTILLO METALES EARRINGS. Signed on the back: LOS CASTILLO MEXICO (on the screw backs)/ 63 METALES CASTILLO/. Size of the Plaque front: 7/8" X 7/8". Circa 1960- 1980 in Excellent Condition. ADD to the Mexican Designer Collection.
Sterling charm bracelet with 11 charms, 5 of which are of a nautical theme, c.1950's. The nautical charms are: lobster, water skis, starfish, seahorse, & sail boat.The others are: red enamel umbrella, blue enamel flag, bobsled, cross, thistle, thistle(signed "NYE"). Bracelet and 10 charms are sterling. Red umbrella charm is not. Length is 7 3/8" long....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
This Reja sterling bow brooch has a large topaz colored center stone and is trimmed in white rhinestones.
Dimensions: 3 5/16" x 1 3/4"
Miguel Melendez, Taxco sterling and amethyst earrings.
1 5/8" x 1 1/4".
Condition - excellent.
Marked with Melendez cipher.
One-of-a-kind hand made crystal and sterling modernist signed ring by Catanzaro, c.1960's. She passed away last year. Signed "CATANZARO", the triangular-shaped crystal measures 7/8" by 3/4" by 7/8". The band is 3/4" wide and the ring is size is 8 3/4. Great looking and in excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
A thin bangle with textured surface is set with four faceted natural rubies. They are bezel mounted with open backs, securely soldered to the bangle. The rubies are highly included and probably untreated; one has slight surface abrasions. The bangle has a 2 ½-inch internal diameter, and an inner circumference of about 8 inches. Each setting measures about ½ inch by 3/8 inch. The bangle is 1/16 inch wide. It is marked 925 for sterling silver.
An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.
Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. Three dimensional. The four small cubes have layers of copper inlay for an interesting effect. Very well made. Unsigned.
The chain measures 23" long and has a secure hook clasp. The piece has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...
This lovely bracelet is decorated with white guilloché enameled rectangular panels alternating with similar square ones featuring dark blue flowers. The silver is highly gilded; the tongue-and-groove clasp is original and in good working order. The bracelet bears the mark of Norwegian maker David-Andersen. It measures 7 ½ inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 24.5 grams
