Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and ebony brooch
1950
3" x 3"
Very good vintage condition
Not included in any promotion
This lovely pin has hand-applied calla lilies and leaves on a shaped flat panel, with lovely detail and nicely aged patina. The safety clasp is secure, and the pin is marked sterling on the back. It measures 1 3/4 inches long by nearly 1 inch at its widest part.
Coiled sterling handmade ring by the famous NYC modernist silversmith, Sam Kramer(1913-1964), c.1952. It is signed "STERLING mushroom mark" and is in excellent condition. It measures 1/2" high and is a bit less than size 5. It was purchased with a larger coiled ring(item #44687). See photo of both rings.....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Henning Koppel designed these modernist earrings for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. They each measure 1 1/4" by 3/4" and are screwback style. Each is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) STERLING DENMARK 118" and are in excellent condition......
Art Smith modernist sterling silver and stone ring
Oversized and substantial
c. 1950
Stone measures 2 1/16" long x 1" at widest point
Size 7 - 7 1/4
Weight - 31.55 grams
Very good vintage condition
Stone displays natural variations and inclusions
Everett MacDonald modernist sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
California
3 3/8" x 2 1/4"
Weight - 11+ grams
Marked MacDonald sterling
Excellent vintage condition
This sizable, hand-constructed leaf pin is nicely decorated with applied berries and graceful stems. The secure rollover clasp is original to the piece, which dates around 1950-1960. The pin is unmarked, but it tests definitively for sterling silver, and has Scandinavian influences in its design. It measures 3 3/8 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wide. Weight: 17.7 grams
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver rectangular hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2-1/8 x 2" across the interior and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. Unusually it is of rectangular hollow construction unlike most and it is stamped SMIBO STERL.. It weighs 20.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a small engraved BAH on the unengraved side...
Modernist handmade large-scale necklace by WIGGERS, DENMARK, c.1960's. The applied top layer of modernist design is handmade silver and tiger eye and are atop two squares of silver-plate. The hand made heavy gauge silver chain is 30" long. The top plaque measures 1 1/2" square and the lower plaque measures 1 3/4" by 1 12/". When worn, the necklace is 18 1/2" long. Very strong design and signed "WIGGERS HANDMADE DENMARK" and is in excellent condition........$10 for insured USA shipping.
Signed by Hector Aguilar this "Mask" parure is known to be designed by Valentin Vidauretta. When you look at two links side by side they form a mask. The link is 6/8th's inch tall with the parure weighing 91 grams. The silver is thick and speaks volumes with it's sleek presence. The bracelet is 7in. long, necklace is 16.25 in. long and the earrings are 1.25in. long. No damage or flaws and this is collector, museum quality. Exceptionally scarce, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
William DeHart - rare American modernist sterling brooch.
Brooch measures 3 3/4" x 4".
Condition - excellent.
DeHart exhibited at The Walker Art Center mid 20th century.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Palle Bisgaard in a tiered curved shape. His torque necklace, part of this same line is included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the widest version of this cuff, with an extra tier at the bottom edge.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1" and 3/4" at the widest. There does not appear to be much give so it is better for an average to slender wrist.
Signed P...
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring
1950
Size 8
Weight - 14 grams
Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield
Excellent vintage condition
American Abstract Modernist Copper Brooch
Rebajes
Titled, "Amoeba"
c.1950s
Excellent condition
and measures
3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
American modernist sterling cuff made by Ed Wiener, c.1950s.
Excellent condition and measures 2 1/4" wide.
Large sterling HEART pin with lip by "NAPIER STERLING". Of good size and weight, it measures 1 7/8" high by 1 3/4" wide. Has gold wash whose finish is mottled over sterling.....$6 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sale tax.
Modernist sterling Georg Jensen ring, #1250. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) DENMARK 925S #1250" and is in excellent condition. It is size 6 3/4 and measures 1 1/16" long....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A pair of vintage hand wrought sterling silver bracelets: one link and one with a geometric, large solid charm by the Mid Century Modernist silversmith, Charles Leslie Smith. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The solid link bracelet measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/" at the widest. The back is marked with the CLS in a shield logo for the artist, Hand Wrought and Sterling. Has a hook closure that holds securely...
Absolutely stunning on with a length of 7 inches and a weight of a solid 68 grams. Hallmark correctly shown for Antonio Pineda. The presence is sleek at just under 1 inch. Each moonstone is framed with two caviar balls. The moonstones glow a beautiful blue and there is no damage or repairs. There is some patina but not heavy leaving to buyer to decide for their own personal taste. Clasp is tight and closes with a click. An excellent example from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
Ottaviaini heavy weight modernist sterling silver bracelet
Italy
Mid 20th century
7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Weight - a solid and hefty 84+ grams
Marked Ottaviani, 921, Italy
Very good vintage condition with only minor surface wear
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
One of the modernist designs by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, c.1950's, Denmark. Made of heavy gauge silver, this piece is not often seen. it measures 2 1/2" by 2" and is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 339". Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Sterling modernist pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. This wonderful piece measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/2" wide. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is signed " GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) STERLING DENMARK 321". Excellent condition with great patina.....$15 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
This rare vintage sterling silver and sodalite necklace and earrings was designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Comprised of 14 sterling silver bezel set links each holding a deep blue stone veined with pink to cream to gold calcite accents. Necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable length and 5/8" wide. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Screw back earrings are 1 1/2" long and designed with the same open silver platform backing as the necklace...
Israeli modernist sterling silver necklace with druzy quartz geode
C. 1955
Pendant - 3" x 4 3/4"
Interior - 5 3/4" x 6 1/4"
Marked AARI-AV Israel 925
Sterling screwback earrings by Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. Each measures 15/16" long and each are signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 116B 925". Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Miguel Melendez, Taxco sterling and amethyst earrings.
1 5/8" x 1 1/4".
Condition - excellent.
Marked with Melendez cipher.
An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.
The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper...
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
Large and well crafted this brooch weighs 23.30 grams
Measurements - 4 3/4" long x 3" wide
Marked Lobel, sterling on verso
Very good vintage condition
Elsa Freund modernist necklace.
Silver with glazed ceramic 'stone'.
Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2 3/4".
Condition - excellent.
Sterling jade pin with Asian design by ED WIENER, New York, c.1955. Measures 1 1/2" wide by 2" including the two drops. Signed "ED WIENER STERLING" and is in excellent condition......$17 for insured US shipping.
Early American Vintage Modernist Sterling Deco Brooch
Betty Cooke
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 3/4" x 3/4"
This vintage LOS BALLESTEROS sterling bracelet is made in Taxo, Guerrero, Mexico. It weighs 60 grams. It is 7 1/2" long by 1" in width. It is hallmarked B ( stylized Ballesteros Logo) Mexx 925 Talleres de Los Ballesteros.
This signed Matilde Poulat necklace lays beautifully and is a statement maker at 1.5in. tall and 17in. wearable length. This is a pre-1960 signage with patent, registration, Matl and Mexico no eagle. The quality workmanship is further demonstrated with a weight of 131 grams. Matl lovers should include this in their collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
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
Very rare brass and enamel pin signed "MACCHIARINI", c.1940's. Peter Macchiarini(deceased) was a very famous San Francisco modernist jewelry designer and his works are extremely desirable. The provenance of this piece has been identified by his son, Dan Macchiarini. He states that it was a private commission by someone wanting a clown face. This turned out to be a joint venture between Peter and his then student, Virginia De Haas, whom he later married...
