This Antonio Pineda wave bracelet is a spectacular masterpiece.
It's a book piece design, shown in "Silver Masters of Mexico", among others. Composed of twelve silver "waves", each of which is formed from a single sheet of heavy gauge silver.
Weighing in at a massive 202 grams, this is the ultimate showpiece that commands instant attention, compliments, and envy. It's also the largest version of this design, with a closed, wearable length of 7 3/8" and a width of 1 3/8"...
This bracelet is sterling silver. It measures 7" x 1 1/2". The patina is lovely. The clasp is marked SILVER MADE IN MEXICO.
A wonderful vintage large copper and brass pendant depicting an acrobat by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from leather cords.
The pendant measures 4" across and 3" tall. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay in the body and the small ball he is jumping over...
A (currently) size 6 adjustable Arts & Crafts sterling silver ring c1920. This ring features finely detailed flowers and tendrils, and it measures 1 x 11/16". It is stamped STERLING, it weighs 4.0 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a long dangling pendant in lightly hammered sterling silver. Measures about 15" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curvature of the links. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long. Has a hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck. Fine modernist design.
Dating 1930's-40's, this Fred Davis amethyst fish pin is, I believe, quite rare.
Measuring 2 3/4" x 2 1/8, with a weight of 47.6 grams, it's a very substantial piece. The amethyst stone has gorgeous grape hues, with natural inclusions and quartz marbling, measuring 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". The eye is a turquoise cabochon.
Exquisitely hand crafted and intricately detailed.
In fine vintage condition...
This sterling silver necklace is composed of diamond-shaped elements, linked by handmade oblong rings. The entire necklace, including the rings, exhibits a hammered surface and probably dates from the 1970s. It has a very secure hook closure and bears a mark for sterling, as well as Peru. Unhooked, the necklace measures 27 ¾ inches long. Weight: 39.2 grams
Decorated with applied grapes, vines and gold leaves, set with an amethyst, this arts and crafts cross pendant is probably English and reminiscent of the work of Henry George Murphy, though it is unsigned. The gold is of a low (probably 10) karat. The cross is suspended from a later sterling chain. It measures 3 inches long by 2 3/8 inches wide; length including chain is about 14 1/2 inches. Gross weight: 22.4 grams
From the Futuristic Hans Hansen line(1932-1948), a pair of solid sterling dangle earrings by Karl Gustav Hansen. They have been retrofitted for pierced ears and hang 2.75" with a combined weight of 10.9gr.
This ring features spore-like protrusions and was made most likely in the 1960s or 1970s. It is a very small size, a 3 ¾, and shows minimal signs of having been re-sized, including what looks like a partial mark for silver (it tests for sterling). There is also a hand-engraved maker’s mark of BARZ. The top measures about 5/8 inch wide by ¼ inch high. Weight: 6.4 grams
Circa 1930's-1940's, this is a spectacular hand-wrought pectoral necklace.
Hallmarked simply "Sterling 925", I do believe it to be Mexican in origin. The style and manner are very much in keeping with the work of Geraldo Lopez, Los Castillo, and Alfredo Villasana.
This stunning necklace lays perfectly upon the neck. The center portion measures 6" wide, 4" tall.
Closed, wearable length is 16". Closure is a "J" hook.
Weight is 86.9 grams.
In excellent vintage condition...
A vintage sterling silver hammered money clip made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge.
Measures about 2 3/8" long and 1" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. It currently has a 'G' monogram, but could probably be buffed out.
Fine work, quality piece.
American Modernist Sterling Abstract Necklace
Betty Cooke
c.1950s
Excellent condition
19 1/2" long, each link range from 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" to 1 5/8" x 1"
This is a spectacular sterling and tiger eye ring. What makes it so special and unique is the large round gorgeous, vibrant tiger eye stone. It is a size 6 1/4 but plain in the back so could be sized. The stone measures 7/8" diameter and is free of chips, cracks or scratches.( The white dot is refection from the camera). Weighing a sturdy 16 grams, it is signed Steinmarkt Berlin. I have not been able to find any information on the maker. Smashing on the hand!
Some of the most lovely, early, Mexico Silver designs are exquisite and masterfully accomplished. This marked Mexico Silver is one of these examples. The silver is thick with the set weighing 141 grams. The amethyst are set nicely in their bezels with no chips. No dents to the repousse. There is a height of 1in. on the necklace and 2 inches on the bracelet. The earrings are screw back. The bracelet is 7in. long and the necklace has a 17.5in. wearable...
American modernist sterling cuff bracelet made by Frank Miraglia, c.1950s. The cuff is in excellent condition and measures 2" wide.
Industria Argentina modernist sterling silver bracelet
Argentina
Mid 20th century
7" long x 3/4" wide
Weight - 56 grams
Marked Industrian Argentina, sterling silver, v38 and H within a halfmoon
Excellent vintage condition