A vintage modernist brooch, #368 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 368.

Measures about 1 3/4"square. Three dimensional. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches.

Interesting contrast between the layers of sterling.

Fine example of Henning Koppels' modernist designs for Georg Jensen.

Ca 1960 A fabulous wide sterling cuff by Francisco Rebajes featuring a smooth gray banded agate stone encased in twisted wire. Marked Rebajes Sterling in one corner where there is a very slight/minor curl. There is also some light spotting and minor wear appropriate for its age. Please disregard the line showing up to the right of the stone. Width is 2-1/4"~ inner diameter 2-1/8". The stone measures 2" x 1-1/8".

Ring is Sold - thank you for your testimonial! Choose from either pin; Art Nouveau, Deco era Arts & Crafts open work silver work and 1/2 baroque, blister, river pearl jewelry each at 156 or multiple special:
(A) Sold Ring w/four foliate prongs holding the half pearl, stamped: Ster - size 4.6 and can be resized;
(B)Navette shape brooch 2.5" with bezel set same gem, stamped: sterling with safety catch;
(C)Brooch - 2 3/8" also bezel set same gem, completely hand wrought engraved op...

Rope designs were used exclusively in Spratling's 1st design period, 1931-46. This amethyst & 980 sterling pendant measures 2" X 1 3/4" X 1 3/8". The box is suspended by a heavy sterling Spratling chain measuring 24" long. Both box and chain are in beautiful condition. The circular clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked WS 980 TAXCO. The amethyst box necklace is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and in SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.

This rosewood & sterling bracelet was designed & signed in the early 1940's by Taxco, Mexico & American artist William Spratling. Weighing 108 grams, the bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide with an interior length of 7". In excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina on both wood & silver. Pin closure with safety chain is tight and secure. Fully signed with Spratlings' early 1940's hallmarks. This Spratling design is included in the MUSEUM OF FINE ART BOSTON permanent collection...

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.

Fabulous, large, hand made Picasso-esque double profile face ring by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's. Made of heavy gauge silver, the design shows two faces in profile. Quite large, it measures 1 1/8" tall. It is made so that the design faces out, so that it is size 9 1/4 at the top of the faces and size 8 3/4 at the bottom of the faces. However, if you want to wear it so that it faces towards the wearer, it is size 8 3/4-9. In excellent condition and is signed "GOURDJI STERLING"...

A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.

Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Classic LOBEL design.

A vintage silver, copper and brass mixed metals necklace, bracelet and matching earrings from Taxco, Mexico. Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Metales Casados Taxco. Necklace measures about 16" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The bracelet measures about 8" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Screw back findings are marked Alpaca...

Bearing the signature of Pedro Castillo this bracelet is, for me, a fusion of classic Taxco "arhaeological" as well as modernist elements. The overlay is immaculately crafted - one would never expect less from a Castillo - and the design lends itself to several readings...

Picture in the book Silver Seductions is a version of this fantastic Antonio Pineda Silver and Amethyst Bracelet. It features heavy open work links inset with marquise cut stones. It measures 7" long by 1" wide and weighs 86.5 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Sterling Mexico and the eagle stamp 17. With a box clasp and attached safety chain, it is in good condition with only age related wear and tarnish. The amethyst stones have the typical inclusions...

Modernist sterling silver ring

Finland

1970

This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2

Weight - 12+ grams

Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear

Excellent vintage condition

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Allan Scharff.

Measures about a size 8. Marked with the conjoined HaH for Hans Hansen and 925S.

In fine condition. Minor scratches. Thick sterling.

Modernist streamlined design.

These earrings produced by Hector Aguilar are a book-piece design, shown p. 87 Silver Masters of Mexico. They have a stunning deco design, with bell shaped pendants which are deeply incised. The recesses are oxidized, and 5 pendants dangle below. Screwbacks work perfectly. These measure 2 1/2" long, 1 1/16" wide. Weight is 19.4 grams. Signed and hallmarked "HA 940 Taxco" with the eagle assay 9. Collector quality.

This sterling silver abacus charm measures 3/4" x 3/8". It works and moves. The bottom is marked 925. It is in excellent condition.

Elis Kauppi, Kupittaan Kulta modernist sterling silver ring

Finland

1970s

Size - 6

Weight - 7+ grams

Marked 925, anvil mark

Excellent vintage condition

This large brooch was designed & signed by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis (1880-1961). Measuring 4.5" X 4.5" the piece weighs 65 grams. Beautiful condition with excellent patina. Pin back & safety lock are tight & secure. Penny Morrill featured this Davis design in the William Spratling & The Mexican Silver Renaissance exhibit & the catalog p. 122. Rosa Covarrubias, wearing this brooch at a dinner hosted by she and her husband Miguel is pictured in the catalog p. 121...

The sterling silver cat & fish pin was designed by Hubert Harmon in the 1940's. Fish with hook measures 5" long. Cat head with cascabells is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". The connecting chain is 10" long...