Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff links
1950
Peru
1 1/16" x 1 1/16"
Sterling top with copper fittings in rear
Marked 925, Laffi, Peru
Very nice vintage condition
Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff bracelet
Peru
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 6 1/4" plus a 1" rear opening
2" tall
Weight - a substantial 72 grams
Marked G Laffi, Peru, 925
Excellent vintage condition
This Norwegian necklace is composed of gilded sterling silver panels decorated with guilloche work under ivory-colored enamel and edged with black enamel and embossed flowers along the rim. The necklace clasp is in good working order, and bears the mark of Ivar T. Holth, of Oslo. The box part of the clasp is marked 925 for sterling; the tongue is marked for .830 silver. The enamel is intact, showing no losses or cracks. The necklace measures 15 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. Weight: 66.6 grams
This wonderful, little pin / brooch depicts a map of The Province. It reads NOVA SCOTIA in sterling silver, including the Nova Scotia Peninsula, (Nova Scotia, Canada), its bays and other bodies of water. The back has a C-catch and is marked STERLING with a maker's mark I cannot distinguish. Circa 1950's, it is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Fridl Blumenthal American modernist sterling silver bracelet
1950
7" x 1"
Markings pictured
Very good vintage condition
Philip Morton Modernist Brooch
1950
American modernist artisan
Author of the classic book "Contemporary Jewelry," a studio handbook, which spotlights hand made jewelry techniques and the various working artisans of the mid 20th century period
Morton's jewelry is rare and hard to find and this brooch is a great representation of the aesthetic at that time
2 1/4" in diameter
Copper and silver
Original untouched vintage condition
Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
15" x 3/4"
Weight - a solid 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch
Abstract mandolin
Mid 20th century
3/4" wide x 2" long
Marked Ed Levin, ster. and 14K
Excellent vintage condition
Ethnographic Peruvian doll figurine motif. Vintage, weighty naive ethnographic Pre Columbian style figures or idols pin brooch with "C" clasp marked with an ethnic symbol stamp as, INDUSTRIA PERUANA & 900 for 90% Silver.
The native peoples were known to make dolls from precious metals.
24 Grams or .8 Oz and 2 X 2 1/4".
Super preowned vintage hefty condition with naive pin stem hinge...
Sterling "S" pendant by modernist Paul Miller, c.1950's. Marked "sterling Paul Miller" and in excellent condition. Measures 2" long by 1" wide and has ring for chain.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Merry Renk, modernist sterling silver necklace.
California, circa - 1950's
Classically simple interconnected forms superbly balanced and beautifully crafted.
Measures approximately 16 1/4" outstretched.
Lovely necklace signed "HK HANDMADE STERLING DENMARK" made of sterling and enamel. Although extremely rare to see his signature on non George Jensen pieces, it is probably made by Henning Koppel(1918-1982). In "Silver Jewelry" by Fred Rezazadeh, on page 100, it states that "Koppel's jewelry exhibits modern and abstract designs derived form nature, sometimes enhanced with enamelwork." It also shows that "HK" is Koppel's signature, aside from his work with Jensen...
Measuring 5 1/4" in length, this Antonio Pineda pin is a very unique piece. I've not come across this design before, and it is an edgy, striking statement piece.
Weight is a substantial 22.5 grams. Collector quality. Pin closes with a roller.
Decorated with curled thick silver wire within rectangular frames. The frames are connected with curved flat panels; the frames are decorated with small nicks to imitate tool marks. The back of each frame is marked sterling; two have the complete maker’s mark of a conjoined JM, for New York jewelry artisan Joseph Masaniello. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 34.5 grams
Beautiful sterling silver bracelet signed by Los Castillo circa 1950's. Weight 90 grams, 3.01 oz. 2 repousse curved fern frond silver leafs connected by a tight spring hinge are used to form a bracelet 3 1/2" wide at the front tapering to 1 1/8" at the back. The inner circumference of the bracelet when closed measures 6 1/2" but expands to fit a larger wrist or arm. This design can probably be attributed to Margot de Taxco during the time that she was married to Antonio Castillo...
A vintage cuff bracelet and/or pendant in the style of Ken Beldin in patinated copper and brass with central pottery heads. Both pieces are signed Xochitl Mexico. There have been some documented Beldin pieces also signed Xochitl and it was noted that she may have been his wife or mistress. Although these pieces are not signed Beldin, the quality and design reflect his work...
A very nice modernist silverplate over copper tie bar decorated with a design of coiled silver wire by studio jewelers Morley & Kim Crimi. This use of coiled wire is characteristic of the maker, who more frequently worked in copper than in silver. The back is marked “Morley-Crimi Hand Wrought”.
Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: good, some wear to lacquered finish near solder joints. Size: 2-3/4” x 11/16”.
Jane Wiberg modernist sterling silver and stone ring
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Size 6
This unique and substantial ring weighs 17+ grams
Very good vintage condition
Marked Jane Wiberg, sterling
