Antonio Pineda pearl cuff is half an inch on one end and 1.25in. on the other. A swoosh reveals one simple pearl of 5mm set inside the darkened recess. This cuff is gleaming and reflects everything around it making it very difficult to photograph. There is no damage of any kind. To evaluate the size we show a 1in. gap and 6in. of silver. The diameter is 2.25in. across. This is elegant and perfect for the board room or for the little black dress. The weight is 69 grams and is heavy in your hand.
Stunning Taxco modernist sterling silver pendant necklace this set seems to borrow stylistically from both Antonio Pineda (in its use of the black velvet cord) and the Los Ballesteros workshops (in featuring that huge gemstone). The signature it bears, however, attributes it to a listed yet still unidentified Mexican maestro whose work I have had before but about whom we don't really know that much...
Modernist sterling silver and druzy quartz ring
Designer - Algeo
Mid 20th century
Size - 7 1/2
Heavy and nicely detailed this ring weighs 21.84 grams
Marked - ALGEO, sterling
Excellent 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...
An early sterling silver large, heavy brooch or fur clip by Los Castillo in the shape of a flower.
Marked Los Castillo Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico and design #460C. Has a patent number on the back of the clip. Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 1/2" across. Fine condition, some minor scratches to the surface and tarnish.
Heavy and substantial. Classic design.
Los Castillo 396 swirl clamper was designed by Margot van Voorheis Carr when married to Don Antonio Castillo. Her early work brought on success that followed her through out her career and this clamper bracelet reflects one of the very best repousse clampers from the Spratling Era. The bracelet has a dark patina and it is heavy at 105 grams. 4in. tall and the 2.5in. diameter fits an average size of most wrists...
Recycling isn't a new idea! This charming pin was made with an Art Nouveau era button. The detail of the lady, the flowers, and the bow is wonderful. The pin is 1" X 1/2"; the button is 1/2" in diameter. Circa 1900.
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Measures approximately 5" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 3/4" at the widest. Signed ED WIENER STERLING. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Heavy and substantial.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on, hugs the wrist.
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.
The William Spratling Vindobonensis bracelet is deeply hand carved giving depth and dimension to each thick link. The length is 7 in. It stands 1.25 in. tall and weighs in at 109 grams heavy. The hallmark is first phase as shown and closes with a tight push pin closure. It boasts a natural patina with dark recesses. There are no dents to the caviar set balls and no flaws of any kind. Made for a man as well as a woman and is a pleasure to wear.
N.E. From modernist sterling silver, carnelian and onyx ring
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Size 6
Weight - 11 grams
Front measures 1 1/16" x 3/4"
Marked From 925s
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by the Danish silversmith Johannes Larsen, (Skaelskor active 1977-1984).
Has four dangles suspended from a geometric central pendant. The pendant is marked Sterling and J.La. It measures 2 1/2" across and 1 1/4" high. Chain measures 24" long and has a secure spring clasp. The clasp is marked Sterling with some other hallmarks that are too tiny to read. Has minor surface scratches.
Sleek modernist design.
A sterling silver hand wrought large brooch with a central bezel set carnelian cabochon.
Measures 2" square. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked Sterling. Fine condition with a dark patina.
Classic Arts and Crafts motif.
Rare and magnificent 970 silver and obsidian rods bracelet by Taxco master silversmith Antonio Pineda. It is comprised of concave hinged silver links with a center rounded rod of obsidian. In certain light, the rods appear to be black, but upon closer look, in direct light, one can see the green/ brown sheen of the stone identifying it as obsidian...
A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.
Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Very striking, well crafted design.
Gorgeous deep red Mediterranean coral tear drop stones and center pearl in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. It is a size 6 and sits about 3/4" high from the finger when on. Weighing 10 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. His work is increasingly harder to find since it is highly collected. A spectacular ring.
A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped raw polished brown agate and a freshwater pearl.
Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to be snug so the central design doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/4" at the widest.
Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish...
A sterling silver hand wrought brooch by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).
Shaped like a fish with two layers of curved, overlapping sterling. Has a multidimensional effect. Measures about 2 3/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Signed Berridge, Handmade and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a some tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship.
A long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.
The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.
Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it...
A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved and flattened wire brooch by Ed Levin.
Measures 7/8" high and 2 3/4" long. Signed, 14K, © Ed Levin, and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly.
Classic Ed Levin design.
Striking modernist bracelet
Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon
1970s - 80s
Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"
Stone - 1" x 5/8"
1 3/4" at tallest point
Weight - 41+ grams
Very good vintage condition
A gorgeous pair of sterling clip back earrings with wire wrapped blue topaz stones by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. They measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/8"and weigh 18 grams total. The cabochon blue topaz is slightly darker than the camera captures and these stones are free of chips or cracks. Fine original condition and signed as shown. It has become almost impossible to find a pair of Fred Skaggs earrings with stones for sale. They seem to have all gone into the hands of collectors and not come out...
N.E. From modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
6 3/4" long x 5/8"
Weight - 26.25 grams
Marked - NE FROM, sterling, 925s, Denmark
Very good vintage condition
Carl Ove Frydensberg sterling silver and amber parure featuring a necklace, bracelet and a pair of clip earrings
This exceptional set was crafted in Denmark and dates to the middle of the 20th century
Necklace - 14" x 1"
Bracelet - 7" long x 1"
Earrings - 1 1/8"
Total weight - 88 grams
Marked COF, sterling, Denmark
Very good vintage condition
A beautifully made sterling bracelet of concave triangle shaped links by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. The bracelet clasp is one of his ingenious screw bolt clasps. Measuring 7" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs a solid 86 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A wonderful Danish Modernist design.
Fridl Blumenthal modernist sterling silver screw back earrings
Mid 20th century
1 3/8" long x 5/8"wide
Weight - 7 grams
Marked Fridl, sterling with tulip hallmark
Very good vintage condition
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and 14K gold pendant on sterling silver necklace
Pendant - 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Necklace - 6 1/4" diameter, should fit an 18" neck
Weight - 14.50 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling on pendant and torque
Very good vintage condition
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 5/8". Marked TENDLER Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and tarnish. There is a small area on the side of the wire that is a little flattened, but may be original.
Nice contrast of wide and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.
A whimsical sterling silver brooch and matching earrings depicting fish with applied copper wire and stone or art glass eyes.
The large brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a large oval amethyst cabochon. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Thick, heavy sterling.
The screw back earrings measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. They have faceted bezel set purple stones for the eyes. They a...
Two sophisticated sleek sterling bangles with niello by Hans Hansen and Karl Gustav Hansen. One bangle carries the Hansen script while the other (smaller one) has the Karl Gustav Hansen mark - both are stamped Denmark 209.
The inner diameter of one is just shy of 2-1/2"; the other is 2-1/2". Total weight 35 grams.
Taller Victoria, Anna Brilanti is one of the women of Taxco in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. She masterfully produced this signed bracelet with a design number of 68. With beading and curved flowers and a fold over clasp that disappears into the design Taller Victoria shows off an envious treasure. 1.5 inches tall and 7 inches long presents for a remarkable presence. The weight is 97 grams of quality. Wear anywhere for any collector. This bracelet was also made in a smaller version half the si...
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
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.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Has a three dimensional Shadowbox design with three curved links.
Measures about 3 1/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.
Marked with the Anvil, and 925S and Finland on the back. Also looks like there is a stamp 'S1B' which we don't know the reference to. Has some very minor surface scratches. Has a larger bale so could be worn on a chain or neck ring.
Fine example of Kauppi'...
A vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.
Interesting piece.
Carl Tasha silver pendant necklace
1970s
Provincetown, MA
Pendant measures 1 1/2" long
Chain - 20"
Weight - 17 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked