Giles Vidal modernist abstract bracelet

Made from Vidal's unique metal combining pewter and base grade silver

7" x 1 1/4"

Marked with artist's stamp

Very good vintage condition

A Chinese cinnabar & enamel floral dress clip circa 1900. This nice quality antique 3-3/4" x 1" Chinese cinnabar and multicolour enamel floral dress clip features a filigree silver setting with a spring-hinged long dress clip clasp; it has a toothed rake at the end to hold it to the fabric. It may have originally been a brooch or some other decoration, these pieces were sometimes converted to dress clips after 1910, and the clip section doesn't appear to be added, but may have been...

A Mexico sterling necklace and earrings signed AAR. This nicely made and attractive matching Mexican sterling silver 15" necklace and 7-1/2" bracelet set features 9/16" wide paisley-shaped links and hook ends; each is stamped HECHO EN MEXICO 925 AAR STERLING MEXICO with a 3 bell mark. The set weighs 75.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some loss to the black patina on the links on the necklace...

This sterling circus horse pin looks a lot like David Mir's circus horse except that this circus horse is made of sterling vermeil. It is 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/4" wide. It is hallmarked sterling. The only major difference is the lack of enameling. This horse also has very elaborately decorative trimmings. I know that the real one for sure is worth $1600.00 +_ if you can find one.

If any one has more information with regard to this item I would appreciate your sending to me...

This Los Ballesteros bracelet measures 6 3/4" ( inner circumference), 1 1/8" wide and 110.7 grams. (3.2) troy ounces. Excellent condition except for a couple of small dents to the clasp end half moon segment. Clasp closes tightly.

This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" . This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico and style 5200.

This Miguel Melendez hinged bangle is patterned with irregular shaped 1 mm thick silver tiles or pavers, fitted into one another kind of scaling or print. The channels or recessed portions are highly oxidized and the brighter polished areas provides a great play on light-to-darkness.

It is hallmarked with two (2) separate circular marks and an assay stamping. One mark is the the lower case "m" surrounded with a large "C" followed by Taxco...

This Coro "Robin Hood" archer brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones. It is hallmarked Coro with Pegasus. It is in excellent condition. It is 2" x 1 1/2". Patent 1947

This sterling stork has a curly tail, leaves for feet and angel like wings. The body is a very large kite shaped reversed carved blue rhinestone. All of this in a sterling setting. Notice that this stork has a blue rhinestone for his beak. It is hallmarked "sterling" on the back. Excellent condition. It measures 3 1/2" x 2 2/3" .

Excellent condition . It is hallmarked Trifari TM. There are no other marks.

This Trifari "Meteor" brooch has clear baguette rhinestones and gold tone plating. It is hallmarked Trifari Pat Pen. It is 2 1/4" long.

This Weiss pin was sold on a card marked Weiss.The brooch is not signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2". It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones.

This Hattie Carnegie royal blue rhinestone bracelet is rhodium plated and in excellent condition. The rhodium finish show no wear and the rhinestones are fantastic. It is 7" and 1 1/4" wide. Fantastic!!

This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Sterling(The only thing that I can read). It is in super condition. It measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/4". Circa 1945 designed by Alfred Philippe.

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209 Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti pp 153,154...

This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, Des Pat No 137200, Sterling. It is in super condition. It measures 2" x 1 3/4". This is the large fly. Circa 1945 designed by Alfred Philippe.

Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209

Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p...

This McClelland Barclay deco ruby brooch is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. It is 2" by 1 3/4" . Excellent condition. It is circa 1941.

This Starlight cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a reddish brown enamel background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February of 1975

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This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".

Ref: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203

This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe" small fruit salad wheelbarrow clip is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones, and fruit salads. It is hallmarked Trifari with a crown, Des Pat. No 125185.

It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"

Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75. Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157 Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p...

This vintage 1940's key by CoroCraft is sterling vermeil. It is hallmarked Sterling, corocraft,pegasus.It is 3" x 1"

This DeNicola Aires brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones, non-vitreous enameling and faux jade(thermoplastic). This brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" .

This brooch is unsigned. The cartouche with the name is missing or never put on . DeNicola figural brooches often have the star which is the difining characteristic of the designer in this series of 12 brooches. I have seen this item listed as hight as $750.00

This Kay Denning bracelet is 3/4" wide. The five links are enameled white with slightly raised red and blue "cookies". It is hallmarked twice Denning on the reverse. Fold over clasp. No damage to the enameling.

A delicate necklace of double rows of green and white enameled flowers on gilded sterling, from the 1960s. There is an unidentified maker’s mark on the tongue and groove clasp, which is also marked sterling and Norway. The necklace measures 14 ½ inches long and ¾ inch wide. Weight: 64.4 grams

Engraved with an elongated diamond pattern on rectangular panels, with ovular anchor links, these 1960s cuff links have a modern, angular look. The bridge bars bear the maker’s mark of Bernhard Hertz, Copenhagen (1936- ). All connections are in good working order; the cuff links show hardly any wear. The rectangular pieces measure 7/8 inch long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 9.2 grams

These elongated silver cuff links are set with cobalt blue spinels, enhanced with an applied silver wire. Each bridge bar is marked for .835 silver; the anchor bars are decorated with engine-turned engraving. All connections and both hinges are intact and show no stress; there is a tiny nick on the underside edge of one cuff link. They date from the 1950s and measure about 1 ½ inches long by ½ inch at the widest part.

Cast with a patinated and textured surface, in an abstract form. The pin/pendant is unmarked, but tests definitively for sterling silver. The rollover clasp is secure and original to the piece. It measures 1 5/8 inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide. Gross weight: 8.8 grams

Elegant and classic two-sided design of sterling silver round buttons with black enamel that appears hardly worn. They are from the 1920s, probably American-made, and marked sterling on the back. The bridge links are securely attached with no signs of stress. Each button measures ½ inch in diameter.

Composed of gilded sterling, this delicate necklace features four-lobed stylized florals in white enamel, with translucent enameled centers imitiating half-pearls. It is marked with the David-Andersen scales, and the designer’s mark of Willy Winnaess. Secure, original hardware on both necklace and earrings, which are clip backs. Necklace measures 15 ¼ inches long; earrings are roughly 3/8 inch square. Necklace weight: 27.6 grams

This Pennino necklace has the look of diamonds and amethysts that you would find in fine jewelry in a platinum setting. However,this necklace is rhodium plated and hallmarked Pennino. It is 16 1/2" long and 3/4" wide... The swirls connecting each rosette are covered in clear rhinestones as is most of the rest of the necklace. It's gorgeous.

A beautiful Edwardian period sterling silver and amber faceted crystal bracelet. The citrene coloured stones are bezel set in rectangular 3/8" across links; the bracelet itself is 6-3/4" long. It has an engraved box clasp with an applied stamped STERLING planchet, and it weighs a total of 25.9 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs and it has only the slightest signs of wear on the stone edges...

Russell Secrest modernist hefty sterling silver bangle bracelet

Interior circumference 7 3/8" around

1/2" tall

Marked sterling Secrest

Very good vintage condition

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This cornflower brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This cornflower brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This chrysanthemum brooch is 2 5/8" x 2" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

This cornflower necklace was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. It is 18" in length and the cornflower sections are 1" x 11/16". Clean and bright!

These stylish 1960’s design 14Kt yellow gold and cabochon coral earrings are from the famed San Francisco department store Gump’s. Each earring is centered by a 12 X 16 millimeter oval cabochon pale colored coral set in a bezel with double row rope frame, and omega backs.

A copper cuff with deep patination and a leaf-like design of crimped and scored edges. Bright, convex, circular motifs contrast nicely with the darkened surface, with curled terminals. The cuff is unmarked. It measures 1 ¾ inches wide with an internal circumference of a little over 7 1/2 inches; the gap measures 1 1/8 inches across.

This pendant was constructed by a studio jeweler in the Brutalist style...

A vintage sterling silver necklace with a claw-set sterling shell cameo pendant c1930s. The chain is 19-3/8" long, and the cameo pendant measures just over 1-1/2" x 3/4" (including bale). The sterling silver chain with a spring-ring catch, which is stamped 925. The cameo setting looks hand made, but is not stamped (but it tests as high grade silver). The cameo pendant has an older rhodium finish, so the chain may have been changed at some point. This cameo necklace is in excellent condition wit...

A red and gold Murano glass disc necklace 1930s-50s. It is a brilliant cherry color with gold sparkles that people used to refer to as mica glass. This vintage 17-1/2" length necklace has a barrel clasp and gold plated caps on the 13/16" red glass discs. This necklace is "new old stock" (NOS) and could date anywhere from the 1930s to about 1950. It is from the estate of a Toronto jeweller. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs....

A 1-1/8" diameter 9k rose gold Edwardian hair and photo locket pendant fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1903-4. Meant to hold a photo on one side and a lock of hair on the other, this pendant features beveled glass and a threaded removable bale for photo and hair insertion. It has the maker's mark for William Vale & Sons (registered 1883), and it weighs 7.3 grams with the glass and instant relative. This item is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, d...

This whimsical pea pod pin is handcrafted and decorated with a curling vine, the peas made of graduated malachite beads strung on a wire. The rollover clasp is secure, and the pin is well balanced when worn. It measures 2 ½ inches long by ¾ inches wide. It is conservatively dated at 1960s, and could be older. The pin is marked sterling.

A thin bangle with textured surface is set with four faceted natural rubies. They are bezel mounted with open backs, securely soldered to the bangle. The rubies are highly included and probably untreated; one has slight surface abrasions. The bangle has a 2 ½-inch internal diameter, and an inner circumference of about 8 inches. Each setting measures about ½ inch by 3/8 inch. The bangle is 1/16 inch wide. It is marked 925 for sterling silver.

Composed of randomly fused sticks of silver, and set with an aventurine cabochon. The lower drop is articulated and bears the impressed number 835 on the back, indicating the silver content. The piece is likely Eastern European, and has a darkened patina. It measures 2 inches long by 1 inch wide.

This 14Kt yellow gold filigree bar pin is from the late 1910’s or early 1920’s. The great filigree design is further decorated and centered by a bezel set 3 millimeter round faceted aquamarine. The length of the pin is 2 3/16” and the width is 3/16” – ¼”.

A beautiful triple strand 17" baroque pearls necklace with a large diamond-shaped 14k gold clasp claw-set with natural blue sapphires. The pearls average 6-8 mm. across, and the clasp is stamped 585 CAC. Purchased in Hong Kong approximately 25-30 years ago, this is an elegant addition to your ensemble. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are ...

This is a classic 1920’s period openwork bar pin created with a 14 karat yellow gold base and a white gold top. The flowing wave design is decorated by three tube set faceted round cornflower blue sapphires and two tube set brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of sapphires is 0.45Ct, and the diamonds weigh approximately 0.17Ct. The length of the pin is 2 3/16” and the width is ¼”. If you are here to enter our contest for tickets to the Pier Antiques Show, please visit h...

A very well crafted filigree-design ring from the 1920’s is made of 18Kt white gold and centered by an excellent quality 0.15Ct brilliant cut diamond. The width of the top of the ring is ¾”. The ring is a size 3 3/4 and can easily be sized. Price just reduced from $395 to $325.

Simple yet elegant defines this two-tone 14Kt gold filigree bar pin from the 1920’s. The body of the pin is made of yellow gold while the top is white gold. The pin is flat and the two leaf-like designs toward either end have a slight dome shape. The length of the pin is 2 5/8” and the width is 3/16” – 3/8”.

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This violet brooch is 2 5/8" x 1 5/8" ( 7.0CMx 4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

This 1920’s period 14Kt two-tone openwork design broach is centered by an approximately 0.15Ct great quality sparkling old-mine bezel set diamond. The diamond is flanked on either side by a 2 MM seed pearl. The length of the pin is 1 ½” and the width is 7/16”.

Composed of three outwardly curved hinged panels embossed with scenes of Mexican country life. It is secured by a tongue-and-groove clasp and a security chain. The back of the clasp bears the circular mark of CJB; the maker’s name of Diaz Santoyo is impressed on the tongue in block letters (there is no image of this part of the mark). It is also marked 925 for sterling silver. The bracelet measures 1 3/8 inches wide and has an internal circumference of 7 ¼ inches. Weight: 44 grams

This handsome pin is simple yet smart, hand wrought with incised details. It is formed as a jagged-edge leaf and bears the mark of Bob Ford, Canada; it is also marked handmade. Ford was a founding member in 1946 of the Ontario Metal Arts Guild, according to an internet source. The pin tests as sterling although it is not marked for silver content. It measures 1 ¾ inches long by 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 6.3 grams

John Lewis modernist sterling silver hand hammered Brooch

3" in diameter

Very good vintage condition

Ledesma is a noted Maestro in Penny Morrill's books. This is a rarely seen all silver Art Nouveau swirl weighing 61 grams heavy. It is properly hallmarked as shown and in 2 places. The repousse is without dents and is flowing in design. At it's widest it is 7/8th's of an inch and is 16.5in. long. The piece is jaw dropping on and you can turn the swirl inside or outside to wear. One pix shows it with the outside swirl. This one deserves our attention, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is a pre-1948 Garcia repousse bracelet that is 1.25in. wide and 7in. long. The barrels are straight and there are no dents. The weight is 52 grams and it is made of thick silver. It feels heavy to the hand. The patina is really warm and the stones have mellowed with age and are a wonderful mix of blue greens. The piece fits more like a bangle and these links are longer than most links at 1.75in. each and are rounded to make a perfect shape for the wrist. The repousse has great depth and def...

A chariote sterling pin signed Aidan Toronto. This fine studio .925 sterling silver 2-5/8 x 1-1/2" pendant pin features a Charoite stone. Charoite is a rare mineral found in Russia and introduced in 1978 (named for the Chara river). It has an unusual lavender purple swirl appearance and the silver mount accents this movement. This pin is signed AIDAN TORONTO HANDMADE SILVER 925, and it has a safety catch as well a loop for wear as a pendant and another loop for wear horizontally. It weighs ...

This is a beautiful Alpha Xi Delta sorority pin with 15 graduated peals. It is engraved M. Mullingeaux 1/25/25. This is a national sorority / fraternity founded in 1893 at Lombard College. Their motto is " the pen is mightier than the sword." This pin tests 14K but is not hallmarked.

Octagonal, with engraved decorative borders and floral motifs surrounded by bars of black enamel, these 1920s cuff links are both classic and traditional. The enamel is in excellent condition, despite Despite some minor surface wear, despite some minor surface wear. The cufflinks are well made, and bear the mark of W.G. Clark & Co., of North Attleboro, Mass. Bridge bars and connections are secure and show no signs of stress. Each button measures ½ inch across. Weight: 5.4 grams total

Handmade, with an applied graceful, curled stem and jagged edges, this pin is a lovely piece of work by a studio jeweler. The pin tests as sterling silver and is unmarked. It is secured by a rollover clasp and dates anywhere from the 1970s to the 1990s. The pin measures 3 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide. Weight: 8.5 grams

Elaborately carved mother-of-pearl disks set in 14-kt yellow gold backs and embossed platinum rims, from the 1920s. Small pearls grace the centers of each disk. The gold bridge bars are securely attached to the connector; the back of each disk bears the maker’s mark of Carter, Gough & Co., of Newark, NJ. Each measures ½ inch in diameter.