Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings
1 1/4" long
Unmarked as these generally are
Very good vintage condition
A collection of four pair of hand made modernist sterling earrings with various stones by the NYC jeweler, Max Nass. May be purchased individually or in any combination.
JJ3615 Long teardrops with red beads. Measure 2" long including the screw backs. $125.
JJ3613 Curved dangles with coral colored beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125.
JJ3612 Fish shaped dangles with black beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125...
A charming and intriguing bracelet by Japanese designer and jeweler Miye Matsukada (1922-1981). She worked from her store on Newbury St. in Boston from 1950 until her death. The links appear to have design influence from her country of origin. Measuring 7" end to end , it is 1/2" wide and weighs 19 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A very delicate and lovely bracelet.
Kultaseppa Salovaara modernist sterling silver and amethyst hinged bracelet
1970s
Finland
2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Interior circumference 7"
Weight - 17 grams
Marked - sterling,925, bear hallmark
Fine vintage condition
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Big, bold and beautiful sterling rock crystal and black enamel ring designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen Denmark. The ring is a size 6 1/2 and it plain in the back so can be sized. The face of the ring measures 1/2" by 1/2". It also sits 1/2" high above the finger. Fine original condition. Signed as shown. This ring is a stunner !
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver necklace with a central enameled pendant. Pendant has two parts adorned with blue, green and cream colored enamel.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Marked on the back Sterling Silver. Chain is 16" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Fine condition, has a very small area of indentation along the edge of the enamel on the right side, but looks to be original...
Ed Levin modernist sterling abstract brooch with stone.
Circa - 1950.
1 1/2" x 2 1/2".
Condition - excellent.
Bold and striking long sterling earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They hang 3" long, are 1/2" wide at the bottoms and are screw backs. Weighing 15 grams total, they are in fine original condition. A fabulous Modernist design.
A vintage early sterling silver heavy brooch by Hector Aguilar.
Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).
Measures 3 1/2" across and 3 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Classic Taxco design.
Sergio is another one of Taxco’s “enigmatic” names. Whether a maestro or a retailer is not known nor is their relationship - if any at all - with the other Sergio whose name is signed in script. Over the years of my buying and selling vintage Mexican silver jewelry, I have come upon a few examples of their work - and I loved them all. The modernist articulated necklace I am presenting here, very much in the spirit of Sigi Pineda’s designs, is the epitome of minimalism...
John Lewis modernist sterling silver hand hammered Brooch
3" in diameter
Very good vintage condition
A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water...
A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered silver pendant by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany.
Possibly 800 silver, there is a tiny touch mark on the front near the top.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked Handarbeit, Kahlbrandt and Hamburg and the number 8. Mark is partially obscured by extra solder, not sure why it is there.
Chain measures 10" long on each side. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.
Fine work.
A delicate necklace of double rows of green and white enameled flowers on gilded sterling, from the 1960s. There is an unidentified maker’s mark on the tongue and groove clasp, which is also marked sterling and Norway. The necklace measures 14 ½ inches long and ¾ inch wide. Weight: 64.4 grams
Relo studio modernist sterling silver organic form necklace
Mid 20th century
Austria
Should fit a 16 1/2" neck
Pendant measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Marked RELO 925
Excellent vintage condition
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
Modernist Sterling and Rhodonite Necklace⠀
Artisan - Jens Asby ⠀
Denmark 1960s⠀
Should fit a 14 1/2" neck⠀
Pendant - 3 1/2" long⠀
Stone - 1 1/8" diameter⠀
Weight - 40 grams⠀
Marked JA cypher, Denmark, sterling⠀
Very good vintage condition⠀
A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
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...
A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.
This is a LOS CASTILLO STERLING BRASS and WOOD SAILBOAT PENDANT with CHAIN.
The size of the SAILBOAT is 1 1/2" Wide X 2 1/4" Tall. Clearly marked on one side of the Boat: LOS CASTILLO STERLING TA C1; the 20" Hand crafted STERLING CHAIN is also marked STERLING TA C1. Tiny blemish on the Wood base (appears native to the wood).
OUTSTANDING and HARD TO FIND LOS CASTILLO Jewelry
A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.
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...
Janiye sterling silver brooch
1950
1 7/8" x 1 3/8"
Marked on reverse
Very good vintage condition displaying intended oxidation
Ed Wiener modernist sterling and coral bead earrings
1950
1 3/4" long
Weight - 5 grams
Marked sterling
Very good vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.
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
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
A vintage modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Seppo Tamminen for Hopeajaloste Oy of Helsinki, Finland. Unusual to see this in silver, he worked mostly in bronze.
This abstract pendant features thick silver with three dangles. It measures 2 3/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest.
Pendant is marked Seppo Tamminen Finland. Also marked with HGL for Hopeajaloste Oy, the national mark, 830H for the Finnish silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and T7 for 1972...
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!
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
Modernist Sterling Jewelry Vintage Brooch w/Large Stone
Signed N N Sterling
c.1970s
Excellent condition
6 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Mexican modernist sterling silver and plexi necklace
1960s - 70s
Pendant measures 2" x 1 1/8"
Neck chain - 23 1/2" long
Weight - 15 grams
Marked JP, Made in Mexico, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Bjorn Weckstrom Mask of Gonda ring for Lapponia
Finland
1970
Size 7
Weight - 12+ grams
Fully hallmarked and dated for 1970
Excellent vintage condition
A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.
Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.
This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.
Matti J. Hyvarinen for Sirokoru
Finland
1976
Modernist sterling silver and faceted stone ring
The top of the ring measures about 7/8” per side, with a rise off the band of about ½’
Weight - 13.75 grams
Size 7 with an adjustable band
Marked - SIROKORU, MADE IN FINLAND, MJH, 925, Turku city mark, Y7 [1976]
Very good 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.
A heavy Danish sterling ring designed by Kim Buck that is marked with the round Jensen logo, 447, 925S Denmark. Size 6. Very light wear.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
Classic dimensional sterling VIKING SHIP pin by GEORG JENSEN, DENMARK, c.1947. Measures 2 1/4" by 3/4" and signed "GEORG JENSEN STERLING DENMARK 220". In excellent condition......$15 for insured USA shipping.
Hans Hansen sterling silver cuff links with the original box.
Early mark dates these to the 1930's.
5/8" in diameter.
Condition of the cuff links - excellent.
The box is in good vintage condition showing some minor wear.
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
Vintage sterling Georg Jensen pin no. 366 designed by Nanna Ditzel. This pin is not often seen and I love the simplicity of the design. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" and weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Elegant mid-century modern
design.
Sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside, 3/4" wide, 46 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown.( The Ledesma signature is worn but there.) Gorgeous stones fused to the silver in Ledesma's impeccable way.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, designed by the Georg Jensen designer, Allan Scharff in his Alliance line. Made from three thick curved overlapping sterling wires.
Measures about 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 1/2" wide across the front. May be able to be adjusted by a jeweler.
Marked with HaH for Hans Hansen and 925S.
In fine condition with minor scratches and a little tarnish. Thick sterling wire.
Modernist MCM desi...
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.
Early Mayan design clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is signed "WS". Excellent condition. See item #596625 for a larger, heavier, and more intricate version, made as a brooch.....$12 for insured US shipping.
This sterling enameled orchid brooch / pin has a vermeil finish with clear crystals and amethyst baguette stamens. It is hallmarked CoroCraft sterling. This orchid pin was designed by Adolph Katz in 1944. It is great vintage condition-virtually pristine and definitely spectacular. It measures 2 1/2" square.
Arne Johansen sterling silver and green gemstone pendant
Denmark
1 1/2" x 2 3/4"
Weight - 35 grams
Marked - Aj, 925s, Denmark
Excellent condition
Sten and Laine sterling silver large pendant necklace
Finland
1973
Measures 3" in diameter
Neck chain measures 26" long
Weight - 47.5 grams
Marked on bale Finland, 925, U7 and other appropriate hallmarks
Excellent vintage condition
Plus Studio Norway modernist sterling silver and Stone Necklace
Plus Studio featured the work of Anna Greta Eker, Erling Christophersen and Tone Vigeland
24" long
Pendant measures - 2" x 2 3/4"
Weight - 43 grams
Hallmarks pictured
Excellent condition
Alberto Contreras Sr. was trained by master silversmith Frank Patania Sr. in the late 1940's and employed at the Patania Thuderbird Shop in Santa Fe. Their work was heavily influenced by the Native American jewelers that worked with them. These beautiful clip back sterling and turquoise earrings feature a striking Modernist design with great stones. They measure 1"by1" and weigh 16 grams total. They are in fine original condition and signed as shown. Love the look !
A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!
Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.
This beautiful pair of scarab design cufflinks is marked for Unger Bros, a well-known turn-of-the-century American jewelry maker. Each beetle or scarab is 1/2" by 13/16". They are made of sterling silver. Circa 1900-1905.
Based on an original, almost impossible to find Margot de Taxco design, the repousse "swans-in-a-row" bracelet I am presenting here is wrought in fine, .980 silver and is a little masterpiece. I think suggesting that "A.E.M", whose initials can be found on it, was a maestro who worked for the Los Castillo and/or Margot de Taxco is not a far-fetched hypothesis. Not only is this piece very close to Margot's creation, it is also extremely well made, very sculptural and has crisp, rich detail to it....
A vintage heavy sterling brooch depicting a gnarled branch by the noted Maine Silversmith, Condon Kuhl. There is also a sterling pendant in the shape of a Ginko leaf by the same artist. The pendant can be hooked onto the branch and worn together.
The brooch measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy and solid. The Ginko pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Has delicate texturing on the surface. You can see the hammer marks ...
An abstract sterling silver pendant made of thick lightly hammered twisted wire by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.
The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended from a black silky cord but would look great on a thick chain or neck ring. Has a large bale so would accommodate either.
Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Layered for an interesting 3D effect. Stei...
