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

American Modernist Sterling Abstract Guitar Pin

Henry Steig

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 1/2" x 3/4"

Hand made modernist silver pin with large oval chalcedony stone. The pin measures 2 1/2" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. It is not signed but tests for sterling. Great looking pin.....$7 USA insured shipping.

This is a MUST for SERIOUS TRIFARI COLLECTORS. A Sought after TRIFARI BUG or WASP Pin that measures 1 7/8" X 2". A Vermeil WASP this TRIFARI has Clear Rhinestone Accents around the Head and Wings. The LARGE Central JELLYBELLY measures 3/4" in Diameter. Marked on the back: DES.PAT.NO./ 137200. Back of the other wing reads: TRIFARI...Crown logo over the T. Circa 1950's some of the Gilding has worn with time but all wear is of the Normal Use Variety/ no Abuse...

Ron Hayes Pearson sterling modernist brooch.

3" x 1 1/2".

Marked sterling Pearson.

Excellent vintage condition.

Composed of a hammered-look, lozenge-shaped panel decorated with applied silver wire and beads, this impressive pin evokes a German arts and crafts influence. The faceted stone is almost clear and tests strongly as quartz/amethyst/citrine; in certain light it looks like a smoky quartz or very light citrine. The stone sits securely within a modified bezel mounting and shows no wear or scratching. The C-clasp on the back is well soldered and secure, as is the pin stem...

A. Dragsted modernist sterling and enamel brooch

Mid 20th century

2" x 2 1/4"

Weight - 11.5 grams

Marked, sterling, Denmark, A/D cipher

Fine vintage condition

Ronald Hayes Pearson large modernist sterling pin. c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition.

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver cut out brooch

Unique 1950's abstract landscape

1 1/4" x 2"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked Ed Wiener, sterling

Very good vintage condition

A very delicate and colorful bracelet, featuring gilded silver filigreed panels enhanced with blue and green enamel. The enamel is in lovely condition, with only tiny areas of loss. The tongue-and-groove clasp is very secure and shows some wear due to use (the clasp is silverplated). There is also a gold-filled safety chain not original to the bracelet...

Mette and Finn Aero modernist pewter necklace

Denmark

Center pendant - 6"

Chain - 17" when extended

Marked Mette and Finn Aero Denmark

Very good vintage condition

A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.

Fine modernist sterling silver brooch

Well crafted and substantial

3 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Unmarked

Very god vintage condition

Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.

Formed as a square panel with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation, this Joseph Skinger design is called "Pine Needle." The pin has its original rollover clasp, which is quite secure. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Joseph Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. The pin measures a little over 1 3/8 inches square. Weight: 7.5 grams

Vintage American Modernist Sterling & Shell Ring

C.L. Smith

c.1950s

Good condition

Size - 9 3/4, front of ring - 1" x 3/4" - heavy gauge sterling silver

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Choose this blue black banded agate or the amethyst seen in image 3 & 4. Both are stamped ORB STERLING and are handwrought pin or pendant brooch pieces, favored by many Mid Century Modernists. Otto R Bade was foreman for Rebajes before starting his own line after buying his former employer's molds when Rebajes moved to Spain.

(A) Blue Black Banded Agate 3 1/8 X 1 7/8", super unpolished condition;
Weighs 23 Grams...

A Jay Flex sterling silver white rhinestones flower pin brooch circa 1950s by Jayflex. This vintage 2-3/8 x 1-1/16" pin has amazing flash from the large white claw-set rhinestones. The pin has a safety clasp, it weighs 6.8 grams and it is signed JAYFLEX STERLING. This brooch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the slight yellowing of the larger marquise stone...

Bill Tendler modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

Mid 20th century

American, New York

Weight - 40 grams

Interior circumference 5 1/2" plus a 1" rear opening

2" x 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" tall

Marked Tendler, sterling in block letters

Very good vintage condition with only minor scattered light surface scratches

These sterling silver, screwback earrings are so cool. They are circa 1950's. They measure 1" x 3/8" x 1/4" deep. They feature a mod shape with a concave, oxidized background, with prong set, cultured pearls. One is marked STERLING J.S.C 925 (see pictures). I am still trying to figure out the silversmith's mark. They are solid and in great condition.

Lovely celtic arts & crafts sterling and (possibly)jade pin made in Glasgow, Scotland, 1953. It is signed with the appropriate marks and the maker, "RA". The pin is of good size, measuring 3" long with the large oval stone and lovely celtic design....$8 USA insured shipping.

Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland. Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm Great patina from age and use...

A sterling silver, heavy key chain and fob by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Paul Voltaire. Features a heavy hammered disk attached to a thick curb chain with a hammered squeeze closure key ring at the other end. Measures 6 1/4" long. Marked Paul Voltaire Sterling. Inscribed Breezy, Xmas 1950 on the back of the disk. Very well made. Fine design.

Modernist sterling stylized leaf pin made by Caroline Gleick Rosene, California jeweler, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 3" x 1 3/8".

Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring

Bold organic design

1950

Size 7 1/2"

1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight -22 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

A well crafted pair of large sterling silver brooches by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. May be purchased as a pair or individually.

The single curved leaf brooch measures about 3" long and 1 5/8" across. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, Manca. Part of the mark is hidden under the clasp. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition. $145.

The double lily brooch measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked A. Manca Hand Wrought Sterling...

Elsa Freund modernist necklace.

Silver with glazed ceramic 'stone'.

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2 3/4".

Condition - excellent.

Sleek biomorphic tie clip signed "Sterling, A&K, Denmark." A&K most likely stands for Aarre & Krogh Eftf, circa 1950s. The clip measures 2.25" in total length. The rear portion which clips onto the tie measures just over 1.75". In excellent condition.

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver tie bar

1950

2 1/2" long x 1/2" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Henry Steig, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and pearl ring

American modernist

1950

1 1/2" in diameter⁠

Weight - 6.5 grams⁠

Marked Levin, sterling⁠

Excellent condition⁠

A vintage signed Forstner sterling silver engraved hinged bangle bracelet c1940s-50s. This bracelet measures 2-3/8" x 2-1/4" (across the interior/inside of the bracelet), and it is 3/4" wide. It is hand-engraved on both the front and back side, with an allover design. It has a buttonless (hidden) clasp and a safety chain, and it weighs 28.9 grams...

Sterling modernist ring by silversmith Bill Tendler(1924-1981), NYC, c.1955. Bold architectural design using shiny silver columns set out from an oxydized background. The ring face measures 3/4" wide by 3/8" high and is size 4 3/4. The band has an interesting shape and is an integral part of the design. Excellent condition and is photographed on page 82 in MODERNIST JEWELRY 1930-1960 by Schon.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver standing horse brooch

1950

1 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 12.6 grams

Marked Lobel, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch and earrings by noted silversmith, Maxwell Chayat. Brooch measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Marked Chayat Sterling. Earrings are screw backs and measure about 3/4". Marked Sterling on the screw back. Screw backs hold tightly. Sterling 'pearls' against oxidized darker sterling background. The set is in nice condition, with some tarnish. Minor ding to the large pearl on the brooch and to the pearl on o...

This Los Ballesteros 3 dimensional bracelet has a shadow box design with a tribal dragon head. This bracelet is 7" long by 5/8" wide.

A vintage sterling silver large pendant designed by Karen Strand for Anton Michelsen, made in Denmark in a teardrop design. Has a central prong set pale green jewel. Not sure what the stone is. The brooch version of this pendant is part of the British Museum's permanent collection. It is called the Persian Palm.

The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 2" across. Marked with the AM crown hallmark, sterling and Denmark. Also marked STRAND for the designer. Has some minor surfa...

Betty Cooke sterling silver and ebony brooch

Mid 20th century/American

4 1/4" x 1/2"

Weight - 10 grams

Stamped COOKE in wood on verso

Excellent condition

Hand stamped coin silver belt, Navajo or Dine, pre-1960, good weight with precise stamped designs, unsigned. Measures 30" x 1", buckle is 1 7/8" x 1 1/4". Each section is slightly curved both horizontally and vertically. X shaped spacers connect with rings set into looped bands, and fastener is a simple clip that fits into a loop. Very lovely soft patina, recessed areas are darkened, adding visual depth and interest. Belt shows slight wear and abrasions to surface, from usage, no breaks or ...

These modernist earrings feature polished, irregular-shaped composite turquoise drops attached to serpentine pieces of forged sterling silver wire, secured by curled ends. They hang from commercial screw backs that are marked (and test positively for) sterling silver and are in excellent working condition. The earrings measure approximately 2 1/4 in. long. They are otherwise unmarked.

Handmade initial sterling MODERNIST ring by BILL TENDLER, c.1950's. The initials are lower case "eg" and is a great example of that type of period initialed piece. Size 5 1/4 and the "eg" part measures 1/2" by 1/2". It is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition......$15 for insured US shipping.

Expertly crafted vintage cast sterling cuff bracelet from the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild which was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters in order to preserve the quality of classic Navajo silver work. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 3/4" wide in the front, 1/2" at the terminals and weighs 74 grams. It is h...

Bent Knudsen modernist sterling kinetic necklace

Denmark

Mid 20th Century

Neck ring - 4 1/2" side to side, x 4 1/2" back to front

Drop - 5 1/2" long

Both neck ring and drop are signed

Excellent vintage condition

This unusual sterling silver ring was designed by Frank Patania Sr. in the 1950's. The ring size is a 7 1/2. It measures 1 3/8" tall X 3/4" & is in excellent condition with a warm, aged patina. The beautiful turquoise stone is bezel set. Patania hallmarks are FP, STERLING, & the THUNDERBIRD Shop logo.

Here is an exceptional early creation by Georg Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. It features square lapis stones accented by sterling floral panels with a hint of goldwash at the buds. Signed L/F Sterling, it measures 7" x 5/8" and weighs 38.1gr.

A visit to Maisel’s Trading Post was de rigueur for tourists visiting New Mexico before the store closed in the late 1960s after Mr. Maisel’s death. (It was later reopened in 1980 by a grandson, but closed again in 2019.) Tourists flocked to the store, which featured an open lower-level gallery where Native American artists crafted the jewelry and artifacts sold above. Maisel’s was a splendid entertainment and a source of excellent jewelry. This pendant and bracelet were purchased there...

American Modernist Sterling Silver Constructive Brooch

Art Smith

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

A great collection of three vintage Navajo handmade round sterling boxes with elaborate stamping. All of the lids pull off. The box with the star top measures 2 1/4" diameter, 1 1/8" high and weighs 56 grams. The box with the turquoise stone is 2 1/4" diameter, 3/4" high and weighs 49 grams. The box with the round silver dome is 2 1/4" diameter, 1/2" high and weighs 45 grams. They are unsigned. All are in fine original condition and free of dents or dings. They are beautiful and make any surface...

This plump silver bow is a classic Los Ballesteros design.

It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, but either way, this exceptional piece took untold hours to make and finish with such fine precision.

It is marked, "Talleres de los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., 925, Hecho en Mexico. It also has the design number MM34.

According to Billie Hougart's, The Little Book Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, Talleres de Los Ballesteros was established in the family's home town of Iguala in 1937 by ...

Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet

1950

6 1/2" interior circumference

Flip clasp opens in rear

Very good vintage condition

Ca 1960 Here is a wonderful 3-dimensional bracelet reminiscent of Jensen USA pieces. Marked Jewel Art Sterling, it measures 6-1/2" x 3/4 and retains its original patina.

C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring

1950

Size 8

Weight - 14 grams

Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield

Excellent vintage condition

Large scale sterling ring by JO CATANZARO. Round design with oxydized background and measures almost 1" in diameter and 1/2" high and has twisted silver band. Unsigned, made of very heavy gauge silver, and ring is size 6 1/2. Silver balls on face of ring are primitive and a few are not perfect(see photo #2).....$8 for insured USA shipping.

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

Peter Ein Hod sterling silver and multi colored glazed ceramic stone

Israel

Mid 20th century

Pendant - 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"

Chain - 26" long

Weight - 38 grams

Marked Made in Israel, 925, PH, Peter Ein Hod

This smart bar pin features loops on either side of an oval cabochon chrysoprase. It has a nice heft, and the stone is securely bezel-mounted. The back shows a sterling mark, as well as an unidentified maker’s mark of T&B or K&B. The rollover clasp is in good working order, and the stone is very slightly scratched. A well-constructed lapel or shoulder pin of clean, simple design, it measures 2 1/4 inches long by just under 1 inch wide at the center.

Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch

1950's

4" x 1 3/16"

Weight - 26.34 grams

Marked R.H. Pearson, sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

A simple and elegant sterling silver twist-rope braid style bangle. This unmarked but tested bracelet measures 2-1/2" across the interior and 1/8" wide, it weighs 12.9 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts a...

Irena Bryner modernist sterling silver earrings

1950's

1 5/8" long

Marked I.Bryner

Very good vintage condition

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 4 1/2" with a 1 3/4" opening in rear

2 1/8" x 1 3/4"

For a small wrist

Weight - 25.90 grams

Marked Henry Steig, Sterling

Very good vintage condition