Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (619)

A vintage modernist sterling silver Komsekule Magic Ball pendant by Frank and Regine Juhls of Norway. Three dimensional orb with 5 dangling rings. This is a traditional Sami design.

Measures about 1 3/8" long including the bale and 1 1/8" across.

Signed Kautokeino F...

A wonderfully constructed heavy neck ring by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century.

Marked Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, 925S, Style #3 and copyright sign. Measures 13" around plus an opening of 2 3/4". Can be adjusted slightly. Meant to sit on the collar bone. Would be best on a slender neck.

Fine condition.

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with four bezel set onyx cabochons suspended from a lightly hammered sterling silver link chain.

Each side of the chain measures about 10" long for a total of 21" including the secure hook clasp. The pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 5/8" at the widest.

Marked sterling on the back in three places. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck.

Fine modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by David Andersen, Norway. Three balls in an overlapping style.

Measures about a size 6.5 and can be slightly adjusted. Shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Signed D-A, Norway, Sterling, 925S, and scales mark.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish and some minor nicks and scratches. Circa 1970s. Wonderful MCM design.

An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark...

A vintage modernist pair of high quality sterling silver cuff links with Pre Columbian birds by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. These cuff links are opposites and face each other when worn.

Signed Peru, G. Laffi and 925 on the backs. The are made up of thick layers of sterling. The finding is made of a curved bar and ends with a toggle.

Measure 1 1/8" high and 3/4" across...

A sleek modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a side opening by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Can be adjusted. Measures 1 5/8" at the wider end. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, A10, (date code for 1975), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Thick sterling. Warm patina, minor scuffs, fine condition.

An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from the original riveted chain by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 1 1/4" across. The 18" chain is made up of flattened sterling bars connected with rivets. Has a hook closure. Has a very industrial feel.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

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...

A whimsical hammered sterling silver brooch or pendant depicting a fish by the noted Taxco silver smith, Cecilia. Also marked Toño, Pietra Artistica, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3, Taxco Sterling, 925, and design number 489. Has a dark green round cabochon in the center and raised green stones in the eye and fins. Measures 1 7/8" long and 2" at the widest. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver pieces by the noted Mid Century silversmiths from Norway, Else & Paul Hughes: a combination brooch/pendant and/or a 'U' shaped brooch. Else Berntsen and Paul Hughes were part of the Studio Silver Movement in Norway in the early 1960's.

These pieces may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The smaller one can be worn as a brooch or pendant. It is made of oxidized textured sterling and measures 1 3/4" across and 1 7/8" high...

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring and/or pendant by Karl Laine for Sten and Laine from Finland. May purchase individually or as a set.

The ring measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 3/4" across. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, Three Crown mark for Finland, 925, Town mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. Has KL on the side for Karl Laine. Very nice condition.

The pendant measures 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a bezel set faceted rock crystal...

An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!

A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

Has nine cascading dangles with balls at each end for a multidimensional effect. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1" high.

Signed © Berridge, Hand Made and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.

Interesting kinetic design.

A well made pair of sterling silver and ebony cufflinks by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Allan Adler. Measure 5/8" square. Two of the sides are angled in for a clean modernist feel. Signed Allan Adler Sterling on each. Show a little wear and some minor tarnish. Toggles work fine. Great mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver large pendant on a silver neck ring. Has a central prong set rough brown and green swirled slab. Not sure what the stone is. Signed on the back with a stylized MLewis, Sterling and a mushroom hallmark. We have not been able to identify the artist.

The pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has some minor surface scratches and a warm patina.

Currently suspended from an unsigned sterling neck ring with a hook clasp. Measur...

A modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.

Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.