Striking ethnographically-inspired kinetic modernist earrings by William Spratling, arguably the most important name in Mexican Silver. The top portion are classic Taxco, but the large dangling loops freely suspended add a fresh, modernist touch, along with the excitement of motion. These are large statement pieces, measuring 1.75' in length. They are not heavy and easy to wear. Original screw-back mechamisms in good working order...
Excellent, elegant circa 1940s necklace by William Spratling, arguably the most important name in Mexican Silver. Heavy for it's size, this solid liquid silver necklace is constructed of hollow silver bars over seven silver chains of variying lengths. This design is understated, and extremely rare. The shortest chain measures just under 15" in length. The necklace is authentic and bears Spratling's circa 1940s stamp. Excellent vintage condition.
Very unique ring by Sam Kramer, the 1950s New York based jeweler whose "expressive, organic work and surreal workshop, located on West 8th Street in New York's Greenwich Village, paved the way for other mid-twentieth century metalsmiths, and for many more working today" (Toni Greenbaum). I believe this might have been a custom piece made for a musician, as I can't find anything quite like it in the literature or online...
Stunning statement bracelet by venerable Italian company UNO A ERRE. Weighs approximately, 28 dwt, which is 43.5 Grams and measures approx 2.5" and the center circle which functions as the clasp is approx 2.25" with the larger ball at about an inch. Made in Italy in the 1960's/70's. Fully signed and hallmarked. Excellent vintage condition.
An Arts and Crafts hand made acid etched brooch in German Silver or Pewter by the documented Chicago firm, BRANDT that was active 1914-1923. Signed with an impressed BRANDT.
Measures 2 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Not flat but curved for an interesting effect. Has a replaced rollover clasp that holds securely.
Classic design.
Early 20th century silver and rhinestone or paste earrings, from Knoll & Pregizer in Pforzheim, Germany. K&P started up in 1887 and specialized in hand made sterling silver and imitation stones jewelry. The diameter of the little paste flowers is "1/4 / 8 mm, each with impressed KP shield mark and 925. Condition: fine.
Brutalist bracelet made up by five large cast, sawed and oxidized sterling silver links. From Finnfeelings, the firm of Sten & Laine, Turku, Finland. Marks: the dented small mark of Finnfeelings, 925, A (city mark for Abo /Turku), year mark U7 = 1973, Finland and Swedish importation mark. Length when clasped "7 ¾ / 20 cm, width "1 1/3 / 3.4 cm, weight 52 grams. Falls smoothly around the wrist. Condition: fine.
Pair of sterling silver modernist cufflinks by Hans Hansen, Copenhagen: two concave and cylindrical roundels of tapering form. Double H mark, 925 S and Denmark. Upper surface diameter "2/3 / 1.6 cm. Condition: fine.
Silver and moonstone brooch with a raised and oxidized design in Celtic style. Unmarked except for a very small cross-like mark on the pin. Tested for a silver content of at least 800 / 1000 and probably Scottish, c 1900. Length "2 ½/ 6.5 cm, security clasp. Condition: fine.
A sterling silver modernist ring with an amber ball by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From.
Marked From 925S. Measures about a size 7. In nice condition with some minor scratches and nicks to the edges of the back of the shank. Not very noticeable when worn. It may need a bit of cleaning but we will leave that to the new owner. Looks like it may have been resized by a previous owner. The ball sits 1/2" off the finger.
Fine MCM streamlined design.
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.
Bernice Goodspeed is respected as one of the women of Taxco from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The silver is thick with a count of 48 grams (not bendy at all) and displays a heavy patina. The condition is without damage. These fire opals are stunning and seem to have a whole different world inside them. We have a wearable length of 17 inches long and the center drop is 1.5in. tall and 1.25in. wide...
Purchased in Peru during the 70's, an ornate filigree chain that measures 68". No clasp.
Look carefully at the full underside of the bracelet for the clear but spread apart (hard to get all in one photo) hallmarks revealing AP, an eagle 22 and sterling Mexico for Abraham Paz. This maestro made many of the pieces for Fred Davis and this is one of those designs produced for him. He added more special cut stones on the sides of this piece than the other lion bracelets. There is no damage anywhere and it is stunning on! It displays a dark natural patina...
Made in Mexico Silver necklace of fine workmanship having origins from Mexico City boasting great style. The repousse is with no dents and the fine S links lead off from the lengthy drop. The length is 18 inches but you can hook into a smaller length with the original spring ring. The amethysts are without damage as well. The center piece is approximately 3 inches across and 1.5 inches tall with 67 grams of thick repousse.
An interesting pair of sculptural mixed metals pierced earrings by the New York jeweler, Marci Zelmanoff.
These earrings have sterling wire details and sterling shepherd ear wires. Measure 2" long and 5/8" at the widest.
Both earrings are signed Marci Zelmanoff and with some sort of code which looks like 02-Z64. Hard to read.
They are in fine condition. Her pieces are quite rare.
UNOAERRE modernist sterling silver orbital bracelet
Italy
1970
Interior circumference - 7" total
Weight - 43 grams
Marked Uno A Erre, 925, Italy
Very good vintage condition
A fine and rare example of Italian space age jewelry
A sleek modernist sterling silver bracelet and matching pair of clip earrings by Swedish jewelry maker Alton, designed by Karl Erik Palmberg.
Bracelet has a band that tapers to the front and hooks behind a ruffled flower with an attached sphere. Measures approximately 7" around and 1/2" at the widest. The front design measures 1 3/8" across. Three dimensional.
Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, X9, (date code for 1972), Sterling 925. Also marked Design K. E...
