The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.
The pendant features a modernist raised design over a darkened oxidized background. The pendant is arched, making it three dimensional...
Hand stamped coin silver belt, Navajo or Dine, pre-1960, good weight with precise stamped designs, unsigned.
Measures 30" x 1", buckle is 1 7/8" x 1 1/4".
Each section is slightly curved both horizontally and vertically.
X shaped spacers connect with rings set into looped bands, and fastener is a simple clip that fits into a loop.
Very lovely soft patina, recessed areas are darkened, adding visual depth and interest.
Belt shows slight wear and abrasions to surface, from usage, no breaks or ...
This is a large pair of William Spratling 1st phase shell earrings weighing in at 20 grams heavy. They are 1 3/8th's inches tall and .75in. wide at the widest. These Spratling earrings show great dimension with the repousse and incredible detail in their form. These are a pair of his best in excellent condition with no dents or damage.
Sterling silver hand wrought portrait ring
Striking and well made this unique ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2
Weight - a solid 18.5 grams
Marked 925, with artist cypher [S pierced by a center line]
Excellent vintage condition
Exquisite enamel on silver portrait pin, c. 1880. Very artful painting of a young boy(?) and is in perfect condition and measures 7/8" in diameter. Masterpiece!....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver and red agate shadow box ring
1950
New York
Size 8
Weight - 26.12 grams
Well crafted and substantial
Very good vintage condition
Meka elegant sterling silver and red enamel necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Should fit a 14" neck
Each link measures 3" long x 3/4" at widest point
Weight - 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent condition
Native American silver and green turquoise bracelet
c. 1930s - 40s
Well-crafted bracelet with stamp work depicting arrow feathers and thunderbirds, with rope scroll work and rain drops framing the central stone.
Interior circumference measures 5 3/4" with a rear gap of 1" for a total of 6 3/4".
The front measures 1 1/2" tall tapering back to 5/8" at the end
>p>Weight - 40 grams
In excellent vintage condition with a beautiful warm patina
Fantastic late 1960s – 1970s, I believe based on style, modernist sterling silver and ribbon long cascading circles collar necklace signed by Niels Erik From of Denmark. Scandinavian jewelry is one of my favorite genres – I love the slick, innovative design, the bold minimalism and the “honesty” of materials used so I am always on the look out for good examples...
Vintage sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1942 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin measures 1 5/8" X 1 1/4". Beautiful condition. The dress clip pin back is tight and secure. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Spratling used this "Continental Solidarity" design on his personal stationary. The design was offered in two sizes. This is the larger. We've included a picture of the smaller lapel button for comparison...
Henning Ulrichsen modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This striking bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/8" and a width of 1"
Weight - 54+ grams
Hallmarked HU, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Eye catching hand forged sterling silver pin
designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86).
Brooch measures 3" long X 1 1/4" high. Both pin and 7 cascabels are in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work well. Fully hallmarked on reverse HA TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Likely inspired by a Pre-Columbian design.
This vintage sterling cuff bracelet is unsigned but believed to be Pueblo, or possibly Hopi or Navajo. So, not sure of its origin but I think the design is notable. Measuring 5 7/8” around in the inside, plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/8" wide and weighs 56 grams. Fine original condition, a lovely patina and a great looking, very wearable bracelet.
Haglund Studios modernist sterling silver bracelet
Sweden
1945
7 1/2" long x 1" wide
Weight - 52 grams
Marked Haglund Studios, sterling, Sweden with appropriate hallmarks
Excellent condition
Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
15" x 3/4"
Weight - a solid 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Hans Hansen sterling modernist ring
Denmark
1950
Heavy, solid, bold, architectural
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 42 grams
Face measures 1" in diameter
Hallmarked - HaH, Denmark, 925s
Excellent condition
American modernist sterling silver figurative brooch signed Hoover
Mid 20th century
This wonderfully designed and well crafted brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 22 grams
Marked on verso - Hoover, sterling, handmade
Fine vintage condition
Uniquely designed hand made sterling and amethyst cuff, c.1970's. Large and bold, the design has a hand hammered concave disc set with a cabochon amethyst atop a cuff. The disc measures 2 1/8" in diameter and the amethyst is 9/16" in diameter. The cuff is a large scale 2 1/4" wide and the inside circumference measures 7 1/2". It will fit a medium and large wrist. Of good weight, it is in excellent condition...