All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291966 (stock #T 775)
Sold, no price, no info please. Vintage Pin Brooch by New York Modernist stamped marked with maker's mark of LEONORE DOSKOW HANDMADE STERLING. In wonderful pre owned unpolished condition, yet will hand polish at no fee. 1 7/8" X 3/4" and weighs 8 Grams. Sold, no price, no info please.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #330065
A wonderful, whimsical pair of copper cuff links and matching tie or money clip by New York Modernist Frank Rebajes. The pieces are ornamented with gears and THEY MOVE! Your favorite mechanic will love these. The cuff links measure 1/2" by 1/2" and the tie clip is 3" by 1/2". Great original condition, the cuff links and tie clip are each signed REBAJES. Very very cool.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #291364
Sam Kramer is considered the most significant Modernist jeweler in the U.S. He opened his studio/shop in 1939 in Greenwich Village. Kramer's jewelry was inspired by Surrealist art and a medium for his own kind of expression. This pin is recognizably his work - fluid and spontaneous with several planes and a garnet for a color accent. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 1/2", weighs 22 grams and is in fine original condition...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1378020
An abstract pair of caged turquoise sterling silver clip earrings by Modernist Ed Wiener who had studios in New York City and Provincetown, MA. These measure 2 1/8" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottom and weigh 15 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. These earrings are an exceptionally fine example of Wiener's work.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #168176 (stock #T 373)
Sold. Ultra Modern Abstract Cross Pendant Marked: "Orb Sterling" for Otto R. Bade who in the 1940's was foreman for Frank Rebajes, then bought Rebajes equipment in the 1950's. The earlier pieces are Without Stones. Small:1 1/9" X 5/8" wide. In perfect condition.
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #916960 (stock #1706 / 829)
Striking necklace by important African American silversmith Art Smith, circa 1950s. The necklace is three dimensional, with the internal opening on a higher plane than the outer loop. The large scale of this piece of 'wearable art' makes this a very desirable find.

Brass. Excellent condition. Choker length measuring approx. 5"x 8". Interior opening measures just over 4" in diameter. It is correctly signed "Art Smith" on the rear.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1337986
Stunning, long kinetic sterling earrings by Modernist Art Smith, c. 1950. These are screw back earrings and measure 2 1/4" long. They are in fine original condition and both earrings bear his signature on the reverse. They weigh 16 grams total. Art Smith was known for making jewelry with concern for ornamenting the human form and his designs took into account the part of the body the piece was made to adorn. His jewelry is quite dramatic, primitive inspired and mostly biomorphic in form...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1367507 (stock #J2740)
These rectangular cuff links are composed of a central band of ebony flanked with two bands of rosewood inset on a sterling silver panel. The hinged bars are marked Lewittes for California-based modernist designer Esther Lewittes. Aside from one slightly misshapen bridge bar, they are in lovely condition, with only minor signs of wear, and no loss to the wood. The cuff links measure 1 inch long by ¾ inch wide by 1/8 inch deep.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #470083
A rarely seen mid-century boomerang shaped sterling pin by Modernist Francisco Rebajes. The interesting design includes a ball that actually moves along the wire. This is a large piece measuring 3 7/8" by 1 1/2". Fine original condition and signed Rebajes Sterling. A great Modernist collectors addition.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #989942 (stock #2366)
Ed Wiener Modernist Sterling Silver Earrings

c.1950s

1" wide x 1 5/8" long

Condition - excellent, converted

All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1319251 (stock #151312)
Signed Los Castillo design # 508 has to be a Margot design while married to Antonio Castillo. A 16in. wearable and a drop of 3.5in. Properly hallmarked as shown and no damage. There is some glare and patina specs while most of the complexion of the silver is dark naturally. 95 grams heavy and 1.25in. at it's widest point. Museum and collector quality, Just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1034188
Handmade sterling silver and rosewood bottle opener designed and signed (c.1950) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Sculptural in design the opener is 5 3/8" Long. Beautiful vintage condition. No chips or cracks to wood. No dents or dings to silver. This is a decorative piece and we suggest not using it to actually open bottles as the high silver content is softer than other metals commonly used in openers. Pictured on the informative website spratlingsilver.com...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #991101
Rare, hand made and standing 4 3/4" tall this sterling silver and black onyx ostrich sculpture was designed and signed in the early 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Comprised of an egg shaped body of black onyx with white specks. The bird has applied detailed wings and tail feathers along with an intricately detailed face, head and ostrich neck. The piece stands on two long detailed legs and feet. Head to tail measures 4 3/4"...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1327614 (stock #161203)
We are offering a Los Castillo pectoral necklace that is thick silver repousse and has a wearable length of approximately 16in. The swirls are sweeping and with a dark patina that makes the color even richer. No dents or damage of any kind. This design was made when Margot was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I have seen this with the old linear marks as well as with this eagle signature. The weight is a mark of quality and this piece weighs 114 grams heavy. The drop is 1.5in...
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #1292680 (stock #151404)
The workmanship of Hector Aguilar is magnificent. This authentic properly signed Aguilar necklace shows the deep lines of hand chasing and is tipped off with the handmade small balls on each link top and bottom. The width is .75in. and the length is a wearable of 16.25in. long. Pure quality of better than sterling at 940 silver always shows up as a lovely color to the metal that is sought after. The patina is lovely and natural...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1960 item #1368955 (stock #3862)

Mexican sterling silver bracelet by Patino

Mid 20th century

Heavy and well crafted this striking bracelet measures 7" long x 7/8" wide

Weight - a hefty 117 grams

Marked 925, sterling, Patino, Taxco, and eagle mark

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1960 item #286580 (stock #T 750)
Incredibly detailed heavy Pin Brooch depicting a Peruvian Native South American Indian in folk costume wearing a large flat hat and playing a flute while sitting on steps. In the background a Large Urn and around the frame holding this 'picture', are four serpents. Undoubtedly a lost wax method of creating this piece that weighs 1.1 Ounce of 900 silver, reminding one of the detail often found in Victorian Picture Buttons...