Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (618)

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet 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 ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

A pair of hammered sterling silver buckles by Edward H. Breese, who worked in Chicago from 1921-1940.

Measure 2" across and 1 3/4" high. Each one is marked on the back with the hallmark of EHB in a triangle and style number 126. They are also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought.

They are made from thick sterling and have a dark patina. Would make wonderful brooches.

Rare example from a talented Silversmith.

Choice of a sterling silver hand wrought petite lily pad brooch or pair of pierced earrings with a Jack in the Pulpit floral design by the noted Arts and Crafts jeweler, Mary Gage.

May purchase individually or as a pair.

The brooch measures 1" in diameter. Closes with a secure rolling clasp. Has a warm patina. Marked Mary Gage Sterling on the back. In the lily pad design that she is known for.

The post back earrings measure 5/8" across and 1 1/4" high...

A wonderful vintage large copper and brass pendant depicting an acrobat by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from leather cords.

The pendant measures 4" across and 3" tall. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay in the body and the small ball he is jumping over...

A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.

Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Striking design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it...

A vintage heavy modernist pendant with a raw amethyst wrapped in silver metal, (probably plate) in a brutalist design. Signed Nielsen Denmark in two places. Measures 2 5/8" long and 1 3/4" wide. Also measures 1 3/8" thick. Has a large round bale so can accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Fine condition, wonderful design.

Two pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.

The first pair has a three dimensional block or candy bar design. They measure 1 1/4" long, 1/4" high and 1/2" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Also have the number 643 on the side of the toggles. Weigh 21 gr.

$275

The second pair are oval with central raised domes surrounded by oxidized silver. They measure 1" long and 7/8" across. They are also marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S...

A vintage modernist sterling silver heavy brooch consisting of three intertwined circles by noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler. Measures 2 1/8" across. Marked TENDLER Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Nice contrast of dark and light and thick and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.

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 silver, copper and brass mixed metals necklace, bracelet and matching earrings from Taxco, Mexico. Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Metales Casados Taxco. Necklace measures about 16" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The bracelet measures about 8" long and 3/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely and a safety chain. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Screw backs hold securely. Screw back findings are marked Alpaca...

A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.

A vintage modernist silver necklace with a large central pendant by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. The central pendant measures 2 3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Also measures 3/4" deep. The pendant has a textured front surface and polished sides and back. The pendant has an additional silver squiggle with what looks like onyx beads suspended in front of the textured surface. It moves independently.

The entire central piece is suspended from a linked neck ring...

A well crafted, hand wrought lightly hammered sterling necklace with what we think is a carnelian cabochon on a dangling pendant...

A modernist brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace, #285 by Hans Hansen, Denmark, with teardrop shaped gilded dangles. This design is difficult to find.

Measures about 16 1/2" around, the curvature of the long links makes it difficult to get an exact measurement. Better for a slender neck. The drops are 1 1/2" long.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 285 and 925S. Hook clasp holds securely. Weighs 53 gr.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and areas of tarnish. We did no...

A sterling silver modernist link bracelet consisting of five rectangular links, each with a distinct geometric overlay. Has oxidized areas for an interesting effect.

Measures 7 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked Handwrought Sterling.

Hook closure holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well executed design.

A three dimensional sterling silver brooch with a high cone shaped pink quartz cabochon by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland. This modernist brooch measures 1 1/2" across and 3/4" high. Marked with Kauppi's anvil mark, Sterling and Finland. Has an earlier style trombone clasp which holds securely. Fine condition. Wonderful example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.