All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #189147
Spectacular sterling cuff with large blue oval mabe pearl wrapped in silver wire, hand wrought by American studio artist Francisco Rebajes. C. 1950, this bracelet measures 5 1/4" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening. It is 1 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point. The pearl is 1" long. In beautiful original condition, this piece weighs 53 grams. Signed as shown in the photo. Work in silver with stones by Rebajes is a rare find and this piece is a knock out.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #273577
This beautiful pin was modeled from Hubert Harmon's "Angel Brooch", which was taken from the escutcheon on the doorway of the Casa del Corazon in Taxco.The Harmon brooch is featured on page 107 of the catalog from the exhibit MAESTRO DE PLATA, WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. This pin is nearly identical to the Harmon brooch with this pin having a smooth onyx face and the Harmon having a carved amethyst face. The Harmon pin is dated c...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291547
Great looking minimalist ebony and sterling earrings by American Modernist jeweler Ed Levin.C. 1950, these are screwbacks and hang 1 3/8" long. The ebony disk is 3/4" diameter. Signed LEVIN STERLING on the back of one of the disks in block letters. They are wonderful.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #284209
An exceptional sterling cuff bracelet by Margot De Taxco. Beautiful flowing pattern with swirls and curves and bead work. The eye moves continuously when looking at this bracelet. It is a hinged cuff in fine original condition. It is 2 1/2" wide in the front at the widest point and tapers to 1" at the back where the hinge connects. It is 6 3/4" around in the inside when closed but can really fit a larger wrist since it opens in the front...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #688053
Beautiful and rare sterling and carved obsidian mask bracelet by Abraham Paz,c.1930 . Pieces with his own hallmark are rare to find as many of his designs were bought by Fred Davis who then used his own hallmark on the creation. This bracelet measures 6 1/2" end to end and is 3/4" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great opportunity to own a Paz piece.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #394830
Beautiful sterling and garnet cuff links by New York studio artist Sam Kramer (1913-1964), who is considered the most significant postwar American Modernist jeweler. Suitable for a man or woman, these cuff links measure 1" by 1/2" and are in fine original condition. They weigh 26 grams total and are signed with the mushroom in a circle with rabbit ears, which is Kramer's hallmark, and sterling. Great looking cuff links from the father if Modernism.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #160698 (stock #T 298)
C 1955 Signed by Esther Lewittes (1904-1990) California Studio Artist Clip Earrings. Wonderful Modernism Jewelry.
SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #161099 (stock #T 305)
Smart Studio Sterling Pin marked: "Leonore Doskow" "Handmade Sterling". 1.5" X 1". Excellent Condition. Has Not been cleaned. SOLD, no price, no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #459668 (stock #T1398)
Sold, no price, no info. Graceful studio reticulated leaf pattern pin brooch signed stamped: 'Sterling Hand Made Russell' by this Maine jewelry artist, Clifford Russell. The textured surface is what silversmiths call 'reticulated' and does not always result in the same look. 2 1/2 X 1 3/4. Sold, no price, no info. REPLY: 6/4/09 Ms K, will do!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #178932 (stock #T 496)
Mimi Dee Artwear
Shipped, enjoy!
This item has been shipped. Signed Modern Hammered Clip: Copper, Brass, Sterling Figural Accents Scribed mark: "...M A S" ? on back and other illegible camera shy marks. Thomas Mann? Two bezel set cabochons in Lapis and either Sodalite or Onyx. 2 X 1.75" and weighs a bit under 1 Oz or 26 Grams on postal scale. Lots and Lots of patina on this studio piece. This has Not been polished. EXcellent Vintage condition. SOLD no price no info
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #605820
This is a smashing sterling and wire wrapped glass ball pendant and chain by Modernist Paul Lobel. It is three dimensional and interesting from every angle. A great size, measuring 2 1/2" including the bail, it is on its' original chain 18" also made by Paul Lobel. It is in fine original condition and both the pendant and the chain clasp are signed LOBEL STERLING. One of the nicest Lobel pieces I have seen.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #82350
Fabulous bold, strong design in this sterling pendant and matching earrings by American studio artist Henry Steig. Circa 1950, the pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" at the widest point. It is one continues piece of silver including the bail and hangs on a sterling chain original to the piece. This is a solid, heavy pendant, weighing 40 grams including the chain.The jumpring has been replaced. The earrings are screw back and measures 1 1/4" long and 5/8" at the widest point...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1950 item #310656 (stock #T 860)
SOLD. Signed studio sterling silver piece: NAGELE STERLING & a 4 Petal Flower Maker's Mark with fleur de lis & early 19th Century motifs punched into this 3 1/8 X 3/8" Clip weighing .5 Oz or 14 Grams. Could be used on Money, Tie or Bookmark. Better yet wear it as a pendant! Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks. SALE PENDING
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #351343 (stock #T 1142)
20% of this was mailed to Katrina Survivors via Salvation Army & American Red Cross. Just as Matilde Poulat used Turquoise Coral & Amethyst so is this 4.2 Oz Bold Medallion Necklace stamped: "TS-39" (a listed silversmith) and HECHO EN MEXICO 925, possibly by her nephew Ricardo Salas. Super piece weighing 120 Grams or more than 4 Ounces! The Articulated Pendant Medallion 3 part Center piece is 4 1/4 X 2 1/2" wide. 14 Spiral Swirls ( 1 1/8 ea) make up the 'chain' part for 19". 38 gems...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #373743
A large and bold mid-century moderne sterling and tiger eye ring by Taxco silversmith Antonio Pineda. The stone is fabulous - great color and striations. And BIG-- The ring is 1 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It is a size 9 but can be sized without loss of the mark.The ring is plain in the back. Suitable for a man or woman, it is in fine condition but has a very slight split in one side section of the bezel. It does not detract from the ring in any way...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #327408 (stock #T 985)
ON HOLD. Vintage modernist unsigned, tested sterling silver hammered forged necklace with odd size links & 3 light blue ceramic beads on 3 hammered paddle drops. Does this not have a vague ish Fannie Hillsmith ish look to it? Nearby NH is lucky to have had a modernist artist such as Fannie Hillsmith living there. The Free earrings have same ceramic beads and appear to have been made using fancy sterling clips marked: "Ster. Pat. 1967965" representing the years 1934 to 1935...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #512425
A most fabulous sterling abstract ring by Modernist Paul Lobel. This ring makes a BIG statement on the finger measuring a TALL 2" long!.It is a size 5 - 5 1/2 and in fine original condition. Signed Lobel Sterling. Striking and wonderful on and so rare to find a ring by Paul Lobel.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1345771
A gorgeous hand made sterling ring with fabulous stones of pink and green tourmaline and citrine by Arizona Modernist H Fred Skaggs. The face of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and 7/8" wide. It weighs 13 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. It is currently a size 9 but could be sized. Signed as shown. Love the colors. One of the prettiest Skaggs rings that has come my way.