A FINE MEXICAN STERLING SILVER & AMETHYST BRACELET. Pre-1940s. Stamped: SILVER MADE IN MEXICO. The bracelet is made up of six quatrefoil sections joined together by oblong links. Each section measures 1 3/8 inches by 1 inch and is centered with a bezel set polished cabochon amethyst stone measuring approximately 1/2 inch in diameter. Four silver balls are at the top and bottom of the amethyst stone. Fold-over clasp. The bracelet measures approximately 7 3/8 inches in length with a width of a ...click for details
A PAIR OF MEXICAN STERLING SILVER AND AMETHYST EARRINGS. Pre-1940s. Screw Backs. Each earring features a cabochon amethyst stone bezel set within an "S" scroll and topped by a design of three ribbons. Each earring measures 1 inch in length by 3/4 inch at its widest point. Stamped: MADE IN MEXICO.
A LOVELY DAVID ANDERSEN STERLING SILVER (VERMEIL) & GUILLOCHE ENAMEL "BUTTERFLY" BROOCH. NORWAY. Stamped on the back: DAVID-ANDERSEN/NORWAY STERLING 925S. The vermeil (gold over sterling silver) pin is formed as a butterfly with green, yellow and black enamelling. Hinged straight pin on the back with a safety clasp. The brooch measures 2 1/8 inches by 1 1/4 inches. Please see enlargements for details.
A STERLING SILVER BROOCH FORMED AS A CHESS PIECE "QUEEN". Circa 1940s. Stamped: STERLING. The pin may also be worn as a pendant. A delightful pin with fine details. It measures 2 inches in length.
A STERLING SILVER-GILT (VERMEIL) ESSEX CRYSTAL REVERSE INTAGLIO "HORSE & RIDER" BROOCH. Circa 1930s. A LARGE AND FAIRLY HEAVY sterling silver brooch with a gold wash (vermeil) finish. Set in the center is a domed ESSEX CRYSTAL featuring a HORSE & RIDER. The rider, wearing blue silks, is astride a galloping horse. There is slight loss to paint internally especially at the rider's boot. Please see enlargements for details. Stamped STERLING. The brooch has a hinged straight pi ...click for details
A STERLING SILVER ESSEX CRYSTAL REVERSE INTAGLIO "SAILING SHIP" BROOCH. Circa 1930s. Stamped on the back: S STERLING. It has a hinged straight pin on the back with a safety clasp. The brooch features a reverse intaglio of a SAILING SHIP. Please see enlargements for details. The brooch measures 7/8 inches in diameter. Gross weight 6 grams.
A GORGEOUS STERLING SILVER "EAGLE'S HEAD" PENDANT AND BOX CHAIN. The eagle is a beautifully handcrafted piece set with an inlaid design of turquoise and red stone. The detail is quite remarkable with the inlaid design ending in a scalloped finish at the base of the head. Stamped STERLING. Attached (but removable and not original to the piece) is a 24 inch box chain stamped ITALY and 925. There is no maker's mark but I believe the pendant to be crafted by a Native American. The ...click for details
A FINE STERLING SILVER BRACELET BY HAGLUND STUDIO. Stockholm: Sweden, 1946. Fully hallmarked. The bracelet is composed of 14 hinged "ZIG-ZAG" sections. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches in length with a width of 1 1/8 inches. Gross weight 54 grams. In excellent condition.
A sterling silver and hardstone PIETRA DURA OVAL PENDANT or CHARM. Probably Italian but not marked. The pendant has a FLORAL PIETRA DURA DESIGN composed of malachite and other hardstone pieces all within a silver rope-twist frame. The pendant measures 1 inch (including jump ring and bail) by 1/2 inch. In excellent condition.
A STERLING SILVER (VERMEIL) AND GUILLOCHE ENAMEL "VIKING SHIP" BROOCH BY IVAR T.HOLT. Circa 1960's. The brooch is stamped on the back: 925S H (within a circle) STERLING NORWAY. The brooch is formed as a Viking Ship decorated with white and red guilloche enameling. In excellent condition. The pin measures 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/4 inches.