Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"
Weight - a substantial 101 grams
Marked as pictured in frame#4
Excellent vintage condition
A fine wreath-style pin and matching earrings in sterling silver with cultured pearls 1950. This set consists of the 1-5/8" pin and the 7/8" screwback earrings. The pearls average 4.5 mm. in size, and the pieces are marked SK SILVER; they are probably Japanese. This set is in very good original condition with no cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of one outer leaf on the pin and on one earring...
Bold and beautiful with a Modernist design, this stunning bracelet by Antonio Pineda is a fine example of his craftmanship and artistry. At the corner of each heavy thick silver link is a light blue faceted Spinel and another spinel tops the push in clasp. Measures 6 7/8" long, 3/4" wide and weighs 95.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and the eagle 17. A timeless and elegant bracelet.
A knockout for your next formal gathering. This is a signed Jay Kel (Jayflex) sterling silver collar necklace c1950s, mounted with flashy white claw-set rhinestones. It measures 16-1/4" x 1-1/2", and it has a snapover catch. It weighs 40.8 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This hand-wrought sterling silver necklace is composed of square curved and graduated panels incised with a seaweed-like design, called "Pine Needle." Each panel is linked by securely soldered rings and bars; the end ring links to a hook closure. The back of one panel bears a plaque with the mark of Joseph Skinger, a mid-century arts and crafts metalsmith and sculptor from Vermont (1911-1967)...
This fine Cini brooch measures 2 1/2" x 2". It is the AQUARIUS pin from Cini's popular Zodiac Series. It displays cupid holding an urn, pouring water, adorned with a leafy motif. It reflects classical and renaissance hints of Italian art, by designer, Guglielmo Cini. All Cini's pieces are high quality with fine workmanship. The back is marked STERLING by Cini in script. It is in excellent condition. Circa 1940'-1960's. It has very good heft too.
An Arts & Crafts style sterling bracelet by Jensen designer, Laurence Foss. Marked with the Foss logo Sterling. It measures 7-1/2" x 1/2" " and weighs 47.5 gr.
Minimalist design hand made sterling pin by AJ, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "AJ STERLING DENMARK" and is in excellent condition. Pin measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. Good modernist design and well constructed....$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
The abstract and intricate design of this ring completely captures 1950s Modernist design. Stamped 585, which indicates 14K gold. However, I am unable to test this ring and am selling it as unknown material. It appears to be sterling, sterling plate, or white gold plate. The pearl appears to be cultured. Size 6.5.
Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"
1 1/4" tall
Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH
Very good vintage condition
This sterling silver necklace is composed of curved panels with recessed areas that divide each panel into three sections. The middle section remains silver; the outer sections have a copper and brass plating. The necklace is nicely made, with soldered links and a secure tongue–and-groove clasp. The back of one panel is marked with two circular Taxco sterling marks. The necklace measures about 17 1/2 inches long; it is a little over 1/4 inch wide. Gross weight: 54.9 grams
This sterling silver and copper bolo was designed by Antonio Pineda c. 1950's. The bear claw measures 3" X 2 3/4". Each of the arrowhead tips are 3/4" L. The piece weighs 78 grams. The overall length of the adjustable bolo cord measures 33" from arrow tip to arrow tip. Fully hallmarked. All in fine condition.
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...
This Sandor sterling floral spray pin with blue rhinestones is 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". It is hallmarked Sandor & Sterling.
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings
1 1/4" long
Unmarked as these generally are
Very good vintage condition
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.
Hand made large sterling modernist ring, c.1950's. Made of heavy gauge silver it measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6 3/4. Hand hammered and very substantial(weighs 15 grams or 1/2 troy ounce), it is signed "STERLING". Strong design and in excellent condition.....$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Formed as a delicate spray of three flowers, this Coro sterling silver pin has an unusual design, unlike much of the company’s Sterling Craft line. The Sterling Craft pieces were hand-constructed, with an arts and crafts look; many had a Scandinavian influence, but this piece is quite naturalistic and more complex in construction. It measures about 3 ½ inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 inch deep. It has a secure rollover clasp. Weight: 18.6 grams
A well crafted, hand wrought sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures about 2 1/2" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a double prong clasp with a squeeze closure that holds securely. Was probably a fur clip originally .
Warm patina, fine condition.
These elegant earrings by Antonio Pineda have a great modernist design with their gorgeous combination of silver and deep Black Onyx stones. They measure 1/2" X 1/2" and together they weigh 12.2 grams. Hallmarked on both earrings with the Antonio Taxco crown they are in good vintage condition with minor age related wear and tarnish and the screw backs are in good working order. Chic, timeless, and elegant, they are a pair of earrings you will wear for a lifetime.
Sigi Pineda modernist sterling and ebony belt buckle
1950
Mexico
2 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Weight - 38.65 grams
Sigi hallmark on reverse
Very good vintage condition
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a pearl embellishment by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Measures approximately 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Rollover closure holds securely.
Signed ED WIENER. Has some scratches near the signature. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.
Sterling and black enamel hand made curved pendant showing two Eskimos with decorative border, Denmark, c.1960's. It is signed "JTH STERLING DENMARK hallmark" and measures 2 1/4" long by 1 7/8" wide. Made of heavy gauge silver and in excellent condition. Has bale and is ready for a chain......$8 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.
A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.
This brooch measures 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" across the bottom. Has a textured inlay of multicolored enamel. There is a sterling inlay in the center of the enamel for an interesting contrast. Marked with fhb and Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely.
Has a few minor scratches, some tarnish and one nick to the side that touches both the edge and the side of the bezel...
Sterling silver mid century modern cuff links
1" x 5/8"
Marked sterling
Very good vintage condition
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 well crafted, large sterling silver brooch by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 2 5/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, nice condition.
This pin exhibits a sturdy, well-molded design of a pharoah's head with fine detail. It is secured by the original rollover clasp, and is marked sterling on the back. There is no maker’s mark. The pin measures 1 1/2 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide and dates 1950s-1960s. Gross weight: 20.7 grams
Ramona Solberg modernist sterling silver necklace
Rare early work
1950
18 1/2" long
Largest medallions measure approximately 1 1/2" long
Unmarked
Comes with letter from original owner
Very good vintage condition with some minor tarnish
Formed as square panels with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation. The design is called "Pine Needle." The earrings have the original screw backs, which are in good working order. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. Each earring measures 3/4 inch square. Weight: 6.6 grams
A modernist sterling silver necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Has two curved and flattened links and a central longer piece with a cultured pearl nested in the center. The links are connected by curved bars with orbs at each end.
Measures approximately 14 1/2" around. The necklace lays gently on the collarbone due to the curvature of the design. Hook closure allows for an extender to be attached if needed.
Signed ED WIENER. The Ed Wiener is partially worn but still legible...
Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver brooch
American modernist
Mid 20th century
2 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 8.8 grams
Marked FHB
Excellent vintage condition
A nice quality pin with a graceful design, set with a dyed blue chalcedony. It is American, with a maker’s mark of conjoined JM for Joseph Masaniello, a New York jewelry artisan who worked during the 1940s and 1950s, and was a friend and contemporary of Carl Ruopoli. The pin is formed as stylized calla lilies and leaves, with vine-like curls. It’s a substantial piece and measures 2 3/4 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Gross weight: 15.8 grams
Early sterling silver SB earrings attached to a card that reads: Original Jewelry by Frances H. Boothby, then Art Shop Munson - Williams - Proctor Institute, then Utica, New York without a zip code making this pre 1960's.
The original box also has the Art Shop info sticker. The mark of "fhb" could be under the screw back findings which are marked Sterling and are identical to others on FHB earrings...
Dynamic sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring abstract figural forms
Israel
Mid 20th century
Inner circumference measures 6 1/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"
This statement bracelet stands 1 5/8" inches at its tallest, tapering down to 3/4" at its end points
Weight - 46 grams
Crafted very much in the manner of the renowned Israeli sculpture and artisan Aharon Bezalel if not his work
Marked Israel, sterling, 925, and Hebrew letters...
Rare Ed Levin modernist sterling silver puzzle design bracelet
American
1950s
1" tall
Interior circumference - 5 3/4" plus a 1" opening in rear
Weight - a solid 47+ grams
Marked Levin, sterling
Very nice vintage condition
Elsa Freund Modernist necklace
C. 1950's
Silver, aluminum and ceramic
1 3/4" x 3"
Signed - Elsa
Excellent vintage condition
Hallmark: Sterling, Pennino, Pat Pend.
Dimensions: 7/8" diameter .
A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.
Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.
Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece
Paul Lobel figural sterling brooch.
Rare form from this early modernist artisan.
Condition - excellent.
Measures appx. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2".
Large abstract sterling pin w/stone made by Rebajes, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 3" x 2".
Lovely sterling and coral clip back earrings by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. Unique kidney shape with each tiny coral individually saw tooth bezel set. The sterling has a slight gold wash. Measuring 1 1/4" by 3/4", they weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great looking in every way.
Ca 1950 An exceptional, one- of- a- kind sterling bracelet by Clifford Russell of Maine. Marked Sterling Hand Made Russell on the box clasp. 7-1/4" x 3/4"~ Weight 1.7ozs.
A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver necklace
1950
Choker style
Should fit a 13 1/2" neck
Jump rings can be added to increase size if needed
Center element measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 45 grams
This solid and well crafted necklace is signed Steig, sterling on reverse
Excellent vintage condition
Modernistic mixed media butterfly brooch is marked sterling.
It is 2" x 1 7/8" and weighs 25 grams.
Art Smith modernist jewelry silver necklace/choker dubbed "Paraspiral"
Exquisite hand wrought form - very rare in silver
1950
Measures approximately 2" at tallest point
Diameter approximately 5" x 4 3/4", should fit a 14 or 14 1/2" neck
Excellent vintage condition
Ed Wiener large modernist sterling spiral pendant
1950
2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
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
Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O
2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Description: sterling, rhinestones
Dimensions: 1 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Hallmark: Reja Sterling
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent 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.
A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. This brooch measures 3/4" tall and 1 3/4" across. One end is smooth and the other end is textured. Has a freshwater pearl off center. Has an fhb mark and Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches. Classic mid century design.
Carmen Beckmann sterling silver and copper bracelet
Mexico
Mid 20th century
Weight - 51 grams
Interior circumference measures 5 7/8" plus a rear opening of 1 3/8"
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.
1 5/8" x 2 1/8".
Excellent condition.
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.
A vintage layered sterling silver and copper Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in a triangular shape.
Made from two layers of sterling, one textured and one smooth with a copper orb in the center.
Signed with a partially struck Ed Wiener Sterling.
Measures almost 1" across and 7/8" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There are some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece.
Fabulous long sterling earrings by American modernist Phyllis Jacobs, circa 1950s. Each earring has a single faux earring which moves freely along a bar. Each earring measures approx. 2" long. Signed "Phyllis sterling" and hallmarked as shown. Very good vintage condition. Screw-backs.
