Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (618)

A vintage silver, probably sterling, brooch with a carved carnelian cabochon. Measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked with what looks like the stylized initials 'ES'. The cabochon has 5 small drilled holes. We are not sure what the purpose was. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish. Very pretty design.

A vintage pendant made of a thick hammered sterling loop crossed at the top ending with two orbs with an art glass or agate stone jewel suspended in the center by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 7/8" across. Currently suspended from a black cord. Marked with the stylized ND for Norway Designs Plus Studio, Sterling, 925S, and Norway...

A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.

A large sterling silver brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a dark green elongated stone. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked on the back Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco, 925, BB, Eagle #3 and design number 289. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a hairline on the side which doesn't go all the way through. The stone is stable. There is a variation to the texture of the surface in one small area. Probably original to the stone...

An unusual sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central pair of three dimensional birds sitting on a raised round green gemstone, (maybe Chrysoprase) cabochon. Maybe Doves or Lovebirds? Bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and tarnish. A little out of round. Some numbers on the outside, maybe 925 but only a partial strike. Has a very Mid Century Scandinavian feel to it...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links with green (possibly jade) cabochons by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional design. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the bars. Toggles work fine. Fine condition. Cool Mid Century design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen in an open spiral shape. Wraps around your wrist. Can be worn with the opening front, back or side and with the longer end up or down.

Measures 7' around and 3 1/2" wide. Slightly adjustable due to the open nature of the design.

Signed AJ, 925, and Denmark. Hand crafted, you can see the hammer marks on the inside.

Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought bangle bracelet and brooch by the well regarded silversmith, Herman Glendenning, (1906-1977). Glendenning worked for the prominent silversmith Arthur Stone and attained the Master Craftsman rank of the Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston, in 1927.

The bracelet measures about 7 3/4" around and 5/8" at the widest. Oval shaped so slides on easily. Has flattened and flared ends. Feels solid and substantial...

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 vintage modernist sterling silver pendant in a Mobius like design signed Hans Hansen and Georg Jensen. Made in Denmark.

Measures 2 1/4" across, and 2 1/4" high. The fold over part becomes the bale. Currently suspended from a black silky cord.

Marked with the script Hans Hansen, Sterling, Denmark and Georg Jensen in a dotted oval.

In wonderful condition with very minor surface wear.

Well crafted. Fine bold design.

A sterling silver brooch #82, originally designed by Georg Jensen himself before 1910. Based on the hallmarks shown on this example it was produced between 1910-25.

Measures about 1 3/4" in diameter. Marked GI in a dotted circle, Denmark, and style #82 C. There is another dotted circle that is worn in the center. May have had the GI 830S mark.

In fine condition with some surface scratches and a warm patina.

Early style 'C' clasp holds but is a little wobbly...

A choice of two modernist rings by Lapponia in sterling silver, designed by Björn Weckström is available. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The first ring has a lightly textured surface as seen in the Space series. This ring is a size 6.5-7. May be able to adjust slightly due to the open nature of the design. The band measures 3/8" wide...

Choice of 2 pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Georg Jensen, a floral design #36 or a spiral one, #102.

The floral pair measure 5/8" across. The spiral pair are 3/4" across and 1/2" high. Both pair are marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 36 and style 102 respectively. The spiral earrings were designed by Arno Malinowski.

No need to have pierced ears, they have clips which hold securely. The floral clips swivel and the spiral clips are the hinge style.

They a...

A rare sterling silver bracelet with teardrop shaped bezel set amethyst cabochons from the workshops of Antonio Pineda in Taxco. In this version, the amethyst is completely encased in a sterling outer teardrop.

The bracelet measures 7 1/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp. Marked with a partial Pineda Crown. Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with no chips or roughness. They have natural inclusions.

Beautiful deep purple stones. Classic An...

An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a blue bezel set cabochon by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" across. Measures about a size 3 1/2 so currently would probably be worn as a pinky ring. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it. You can see the light hammering. Beautifully made. Great example.

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....

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. Has white and black colored pearls on either side of an 'X' design. Measures 2 5/8" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Rollover clasp holds securely. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Thick sterling, darkened patina. Fine condition.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cufflinks by American studio jeweler, Ted Lowy. Square sterling with a smaller square corner inlay of bone. Measure 5/8" square. Marked Ted Lowy in script and Sterling. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Toggles function appropriately. Toggles are marked Sterling and with a patent number. Great mid century design.