Sterling silver artisan mask necklace
Made in Mexico
1930s
16" long
Center mask measures 2" x 2"
Weight - 67 grams
Marked made in Mexico and etched Mexico sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
These stunning Antonio Pineda Amethyst Earrings have a Modernist style with a elongated tapered tube of silver with a cone shaped amethyst stone set to dangle at the bottom. They measure 3" long and together they weigh 26.6 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Crown on one and the eagle 17 on the other (marks are a bit faint and impossible to get a good picture). The screw backs function well and there is only light wear and tarnish, no damage noted. Chic and elegant with timeless style.
This Scottish Kilt pin in the form a dirk is 2 3/8" long. There are no hallmarks. It tests sterling.
There is an example of this pin on page 207 of Costume Jewelry by Judith Miller in the amount of $630.00-$690.00
Ella Cone modernist sterling silver bracelet
Mid 20th century
American modernist
Statement bracelet
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear opening for a total of 7"
Weight - 47 grams
Stamped Ella L. Cone, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Jane Wiberg sterling silver modernist brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Expertly crafted
Solid with good weight
1 15/16" in diameter
Signed on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1970
This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2
Weight - 12+ grams
Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear
Excellent vintage condition
This wonderful, heavy weight vintage sterling silver bracelet of William Spratling design is well executed. It 7" long by 3/4" wide by 1/8 thick. Secure push clasp. EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Vibrant red coral stones in these vintage sterling clip back earrings and matching pin. Unsigned, but in the style of Frank Patania, Thunderbird Shop. The earrings measure 1 1/8" by 3/4" and weigh 15 grams total. The pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" and weighs 13 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the beautiful coral stones. A great set!
Molten caramel golds and shimmering coffee browns are reflected in warmly mellowed silver in this modernist Mexican pendant necklace with neck ring. Very Scandinavian in design, necklaces of this type are not very common in the world of vintage Mexican jewelry and I consider myself even luckier to have come upon this exquisite example because it is also a pre-1980 creation...
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace
1950
Pendant measures 2 7/8" x 1 1/2"
Neck chain - 22" long when outstretched
Weight - 16+ grams
Pendant marked Paul Miller
Excellent vintage condition
Janiye sterling silver brooch
1950
1 7/8" x 1 3/8"
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation
An early cross brooch in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Mother of Pearl by Matilde Poulat. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL, 925 and also has an etched 'E'. Has a squiggle of silver attached to the bottom by two rings. Amethyst stone is faceted. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very unusual combination of stones.
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar
These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a
hefty 54 grams
Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons
Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long
Marked Frappe, sterling
Very good vintage condition with original patina
Frederick Prete sterling silver and jasper pendant necklace
1970
Pendant - 2 3/4" x 1 5/8"
Chain - 23" long
This well crafted folded form weighs a solid 38 grams
Etched signature on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Bill Tendler modernist sterling silver bracelet with black oxidized center band
Mid 20th century
American
Interior circumference 5 3/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2" inches
1 3/8" tall
Weight - 50 grams
Marked TENDLER, sterling
Excellent condition
Sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish designer Arne Johansen set with a raised mounted square paua, or abalone, shell, which shimmers with iridescent greens and blues. The top portion of this incredible ring measures 1" in diameter. The ring towers to 1/4" above the finger.
Size 8. Signed "AJ Denmark, 925S." Good vintage condition. Some impact marks and wear to two sides of the table, the worst of which is shown in the photos.
This elegant necklace by Los Castillo features thick links in the shape of Leaves done in heavy sterling silver repousse. Very well made with links connected by a pin rivet to give the piece movement. Measures 15" long, 3/4" wide and is nice and heavy at 98.4 grams. Hallmarked Los Castillo Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, 329 and the eagle 15. It has a secure box clasp and is in good condition with a lovely patina. One of the nicest (and heaviest) examples of this design we've seen.
A modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch with a stylized floral design by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. Has three raised stamens with onyx cabochons and three sterling smaller ones in the center. This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.
It measures 2 1/4" in diameter. Has an ingenious safety clasp that holds securely when worn as a brooch.
Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring...