Circa 1960s "op-art" sterling silver ring with a playful cubist shape. The flattened band holds a cube, the sides of which have cutout circles, the top being a square. The interior of the cube reveals a red/white/blue sphere. Unusual and impossible to ignore. Unmarked. Size 8.5. The cube on top measures 3/8" in diameter from all sides. Excellent vintage condition. Weighs 8.5 grams.
This is a Pair of STERLING HECTOR AGUILAR EARRINGS from a Virginia Estate. The Size is 7/8" X 1 1/8" with Screwback Construction. Designed as MUSHROOMS with AMETHYST QUARTZ pieces prong~set atop. Marked on the back: HA/ MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. One of the Screwback devices needs rethreading; otherwise in EXCELLENT Condition. Ca. 1950 to 1970 add this pair of RARE HECTOR AGUILAR EARRINGS to the Collection
Double-sided period art nouveau clover design sterling pill box by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1895. Can be worn with ring to attach a chain at top. Lovely scalloped opening and measures 1 3/4" diameter by 15/16" deep. Signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE UB" in excellent condition with small dent(1/4" long) at top near ring. If worn to lid side showing, dent will not be seen.....$11 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
Bijoux Jeunesse modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet
Germany
1960's
Interior circumference - 7"
Stands 2 1/8" tall at highest point
Excellent vintage condition, minor surface scratches
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1963 sterling silver brooch by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.
Modern boomerang design with an oxidized background; and non faceted amethyst stone. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and
Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8". Marked. In excellent condition.
Madeline Turner modernist sterling silver horse earrings
1945- 50
1" long
Very good vintage condition
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...
Intricate sterling silver 3 panel bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Sigi Pineda. Measures 1 1/8 inch wide at the center front. Will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Weighs 71 grams or 2.05oz. The center panel is comprised of a cross hatch shadow box design. The two side panels are hinged with a slide in clasp and safety catch. Fully hallmarked SIGI, TASCO, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO & eagle assay mark. Beautiful vintage condition with unpolished patina...
This Bracelet is a design most recognized by Fred Davis. Hallmarked Mexico Silver and being 7.25in. long and 1.5in. tall makes this bracelet quite a statement maker. The bezels are very well made and there are no dents or chips to the stones or silver. Even though it has an open air design it still weighs 65 grams heavy. Very soft and silky to the touch it is a pleasure to wear.
Unusual mid-century modernist organist or brutalist panel bracelet. Clearly handmade and unique, as each panel is different from the next. Wonderful motion and dimensionality, as there are pierces, raised areas and spikes rising from the bracelet. Unsigned, tests as sterling. Measures 7" in length and 5/8" wide.
Rare sterling sports watch fob including individual sections showing woman golfer, man golfer, horse racers, baseball player, and football player by Cheever, Tweedy & Company, North Attleboro, Mass., c.1920. This 3-section dimensional fob is different on the front and the back except for the bottom horse racers. Each scene has very fine detail showing sky, flora(trees, grass,flowers), birds, and fences. Condition is excellent except for muted facial details on the top two sections...
Lisbeth Nordskov sterling silver and stone ring
Denmark
This solid and heavy statement ring stands 1/2" tall
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 15.58 grams
Marked Nordskov, sterling, Denmark
Very good vintage condition
Modernist sterling and copper ring by Jim Hayes - Aspen, Colorado.
Size - 7
Condition - very good.
Modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch/pendant
1950
3 1/4" x 1"
Weight - 29.75 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist screw back earrings by Betty Cooke.
Amoeba shaped, thick sterling. Opposites so frame the face when worn.
Measure about 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.
Signed Cooke on the back of each earring.
Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Screw backs hold securely.
Finely crafted with a sleek modernist design. Highly sort after studio pieces.
Set of 12 period art deco classic design initialed sterling place card holders, c.1920's. Each piece has the art deco lettering initials "FVG" set in in a recessed oxydized background and are marked "STERLING". They measure 1 5/16" wide by 13/16" high by 3/4" deep(going toward the back). Each securely holds the place card with piece at back(see photo). Excellent condition. High deco design - wonderful set - even with initials, which strongly enhances the period style...
Wonderfully designed hand made necklace by MAYA, Mexico, c.1950's after a Hubert Harmon design. Maya frequently copied Harmon designs. Looks just like silver with a great patina, but probably made of silver plate because there are no Mexican silver marks. The locking mechanism is separated from the main part by black velvet ribbon. Of large scale, the largest irregular square measures 2" wide by 1 3/4" high and the necklace measures 15 1/2" around...
American Modernist Sterling Geometric Pin
Bill Tendler
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/4" x 1 1/4"