A beautiful tufa cast ring with mosaic inlay of various stones including turquoise and coral by Harold Lovato of Santo Domingo Pueblo. This ring is a size 6 3/4 and measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. Weighing 11 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Active from the 70's until his death in 1997, Harold Lovato designs are always unique and interesting.
A signed sterling green turquoise cross by Evelyn Anderson who worked for the Atkinson Trading Company. The necklace is not original to the piece and has some darkening in areas that is difficult to polish.
The cross is marked E.A. Sterling and measures 3" x 4"; the 24" necklace is unmarked. A similar piece can be found in "Skystone and Silver ~ The Collector's Book of Southwest Indian Jewelry".
Architectural modernist sterling horse head earrings by Paul Lobel(1899-1983), c.1950's. These earrings show a stylized horse head with applied silver wire forming a dimensional profile. The silver is cut unevenly to show the mouth and each measures 1" wide by 3/4" long. In excellent condition, each are signed "LOBEL STERLING". One of the best figural modernist designs ever executed. Rare!....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
This is a signed JVC for Emma 3 piece PARURE with eagle. This bracelet is published in the book Mexican Silver by Morril and Berk. The silver base of the design is a whopping 3mm thick. The links to all the parure are .75in. wide. The bracelet is 7.5in. long and the necklace is barely under 16in. long. The weight is an incredible 130 grams. This is a striking design on and a sleek alternative for every day wear. There is no damage or repairs...
Modernist handmade sterling ring by the famous NYC silversmith, Sam Kramer(1913-1964), c.1948. It has an alternating circle design and can be worn as a wedding band or not. The ring is signed "STERLING mushroom mark" and is size 5 3/4. Great piece in excellent condition....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
This is the LARGE SIZE and an absolutely stunning and very early Mexican silver dragons necklace hallmarked as shown Silver Mexico. The weight is heavy at 73 grams of repousse. The carving is incredible and the size of the drop is 5in. across x 3.5in. tall. The wearable is a minimum of 16.5 and it is extremely comfortable and lays beautifully. Condition is without damage of any kind. This piece rivals the Los Castillo design in every way, shape and form...
This 72.8 grams sterling quintessential Art Nouveau oversized 4.5" brooch is most likely the boldest, heaviest Unger Bros brooch on the net. This circa 1900 "C" catch sash buckle ornament pin with "hasp" is marked: "Sterling 925 Fine" Unger Brothers. They were known for their "repousse" look on thick silver. Many of their pieces are unmarked, making this a very collectible piece. Very fine condition with slightly wavy pin stem, perfect for this age...
Modernist Copper Deco Lady Face Cuff
Rebajes
c.1940s
Excellent condition
2 1/8" wide
Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition...
This Fred Davis Silver & Amethyst Necklace has a classic design with bezel set Amethyst cabochons set at the center of four silver domes, a design that has been a favorite for both jewelry artists and collectors. It measures 14" long by 7/16" wide and weighs 52.7 grams. Secure box clasp. In lovely condition with no damage noted, only light age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked Silver Mexico FD. A beautiful necklace by an important artist.
Heavy and superbly crafted bracelet
7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Simply marked 925
Most likely of Italian origin
Very nice vintage condition
Structuralist pendant by noted modernist Paul Lobel, who produced innovative jewlery in his New York studio in the 1950s. Consisting of ridgid sterling silver holding a large amber glass marble. Signed "Lobel, Sterling" as shown. Excellent vintage condition. Chain not included.
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
Peter Fingesten modernist sterling silver brooch
1 1/2" x 1 11/16"
Weight - 16.28 grams
Marked on reverse
Very good condition
Zolotas sterling silver ring
Archaic equine motif
Face - 3/4" diameter
Size - 6 1/4
Very good vintage condition
Unpolished
Rare sterling cuff by modernist Caroline Gleick Rosene, San Francisco, c.1951. It is very difficult to find this silversmith's work. Signed "ROSENE HAND MADE STERLING" and is in excellent condition except for a missing small silver ring that is easily replaceable. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is 1 1/4" wide and is 7 1/2" inside circumference. Great and original design which illustrates the greatness of this artist.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A solid sterling bracelet with applied flowers by Laurence Foss. Marked Sterling 659 with the Foss mark. It measures 7" x 1/2" and weighs 33.7gr.
Please see a matching pin( #1438176).
Ca 1950 An exceptional, one- of- a- kind sterling bracelet by Clifford Russell of Maine. Marked Sterling Hand Made Russell on the box clasp. 7-1/4" x 3/4"~ Weight 1.7ozs.