An iconic early bracelet by the important Fred Davis with a shield and round Amethyst cabochon design. Measures 7" long by 1 1/8" wide and weighs 66.7 grams. Hallmarked Silver, FD, Made in Mexico. Hook closure. Stones have the typical inclusions but no damage noted. A gorgeous bracelet.
Early Tiffany sterling small letter opener. Has raised Victorian design at top with a curved shape, it measures 2 3/4" long with original string. Original patina and some wear lines in the front. Signed "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING".....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
A vintage sterling silver gilt brooch with green, yellow, teal and orange enamel by David Andersen, in the Seasons series. We believe this is the 'Summer' brooch.
Marked on the back, D-A 925S, Scales, Norway and Sterling.
Measures almost 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover clasp which holds securely.
In fine condition, the enamel is bright and vivid. Classic design.
This tour-de-force bracelet from Antonio Pineda pulls out all the stops. It's a book-piece design, shown on p. 209 of "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance".
Composed of thirteen amethyst cylindrical bars and silver cones, it's an amazing bracelet with a very luxurious feel. The amethysts are gorgeous stones with natural inclusions and quartz marbling, well matched in color...
A heavy silver plate oxidized bracelet featuring applied grapes and leaves. Unmarked, it measures 7" x 1-7/8". The bracelet can be a bit tricky to put on with the pin type clasp.
This Cini sterling rose fur clip is hallmarked Guglielmo Cini by Cini sterling. It is 1 1/16" by 15/16th".
Margot de Taxco with an early design of 5127 graces the neck with swirls and turns of beautiful, heavy repousse. The drop measures 2.75 by 2.25 inches. With a wearable length of 16 3/8th inches you can count on a comfortable length for most. I love the size of this Mexican silver treasure as it is perfect for all occasions with a stand out presence, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Composed of two rectangular layers of sterling silver, top one curved and with a cutout comma-shaped design exposing a highly oxidized interior. The ring is marked sterling and has Joseph Skinger’s script signature mark. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. I am told by Carol Skinger, Joe's daughter, that the design is known as 'Mountain Shadow' and was produced as choker necklaces, bracelets and pins...
A modernist sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet signed 'AR' in a design reminiscent of the work of Arthur King. Has polished 'globs' of silver along the edges and surrounding the multiple cut outs. The polished sterling contrasts with the oxidized darker areas for an interesting effect.
Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Fits me comfortably and I have an average wrist. It is pretty stiff and doesn't have much give.
Marked AR Sterling on the inside of one end...
Large and unusual heart design modernist sterling pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. It measures almost 3" by 1 1/2" and is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 340". Excellent condition and great mod Jensen......$15 for insured US shipping.
Unique sterling silver hand crafted charm bracelet
16 charms in all
Most charms with moving parts
Mexico
1940's
7 3/8" long
Marked Mexico sterling
Very good vintage condition
Over the years of my career as a vintage Mexican jewelry dealer I have come to love and appreciate the "mask" pieces created by the Los Ballesteros workshop. I have to admit that this was not a "love-at-first-sight" affair. On the contrary, it took me some time to realize that prolific though they might have been, especially in the post-1980 years which witnessed a drop in creativity as well, the specific workshop excelled in the production of superb jewelry centered by carved stone effigies...
This wonderful brooch / pin and pendant is measures 1 3/8" x 1 3/8" x 1 3/8. It has an inner triangle displaying fine, filigree wirework with turquoise stones and has 8 hammered dangling drops. The back is marked ISRAEL STERLING 925. It is beautiful and in excellent condition.
The best sterling cherub sterling pin by Fishel Nessler Co., 184 Fifth Ave, New York, c.1886. Dimensional, very decorative with fine detail showing outstretched cherub on shell with floral design. Measures 1 1/2" high by 1 1/4" wide. Has "c" clasp and is in excellent condition. Signed "fish STERLING L". JUST GORGEOUS!!....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
This charming sterling fish pin is by the celebrated David Andersen of Norway. It measures 2" (5cm) from top to bottom. On the underside is D-A, Norway, Sterling 925S. Excellent condition.
Period art nouveau dimensional sterling clip showing the beautiful profile of a woman's head with flowing hair and flowers. Small, it measures 3/4"long by 1/2"wide. The front of the clip with the art nouveau design and the clip mechanism itself are in excellent condition but there is a a few scratches on the back on the word "STERLING"(see photo). It is marked "STERLING" twice, on the back and on the inside. Very beautiful period piece......$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
True to the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement which valued artistry and craftsmanship at the expense of ostentatious materials this early 20th c. ring is wrought in silver and centered by a glorious Peking glass cabochon. The ring’s bezel is supported by laurel leaves, their layering given depth by oxidation while the white swirls in the green cab bestow it the dynamism of turbulent water. Currently a sz 4.25 US the ring is easily resizable...
Sterling and mother-of-pearl period arts & crafts pin with dangling chains, c.1920's-30's. Measures 2 1/8" wide and 2 1/4" tall(including chains). Has trumpet clasp and is marked "925". Excellent condition with good patina......$8 for insured US shipping.