In the 1920s an archaeological find was made near an old farm in southern Sweden, a bronze key from the 9th century, the Viking era. It depicts a phantasy animal in a ring where the ends - traditional Celtic or Viking monster heads - are holding the key blade. The key is sometimes called the Key to Heaven, though Valhalla would be more suitable since Scandinavia at the time was not yet Christian. This massive silver copy was made by W A Bolin in Stockholm in the 1960s...
A pair of 1" diameter and 5/16" wide sterling silver and 10k yellow gold hoop pierced earrings. They are stamped AAJ 10K on the ear wire and the pin mount is stamped STG. The central gold ring has a textured finish and they weigh 6.3 grams. These earrings are in mostly excellent condition with no corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small dent. All
items are vintage or antique and will have signs of use. Expedited tracked parcel to the U.S. starts at $17 (other spots may vary)...
Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Rare kinetic showstopper designed by Bent Gabrielsen while he worked for iconic Danish silversmith Hans Hansen. In textured sterling silver with a dangling disc that has a gold wash. The disc has a pitted texture which contrasts beautifully against the vertical pattern of the body of the pendant. This is a large, bold piece, measuring 3.25". Excellent condition. "Signed "Hans Hansen, 925s Denmark."
This wonderful, heavy weight vintage sterling silver bracelet of William Spratling design is well executed. It 7" long by 3/4" wide by 1/8 thick. Secure push clasp. EXCELLENT 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...
A 1930s pair of French gilt sterling rhinestone earrings. These 1-3/8 x 3/4" gilt .950 sterling clip-on earrings have white flashy rhinestones and they are stamped with (very tiny) French silver marks. They weigh 7.4 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Bjorn Weckstrom Mask of Gonda ring for Lapponia
Finland
1970
Size 7
Weight - 12+ grams
Fully hallmarked and dated for 1970
Excellent vintage condition
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 Coro Pegasus fruit and flower basket pin is gold plated with rhinestones. It is 2.1/4" x 2" . Free first class mail with delivery confirmation is included in the price. It is Des 147,457.
Fabulous & fun sterling silver bracelent by MATTI J HYVARINEN for Finnish company SIROKORU. Measures 7 1/2" long x 1" wide. The blue gemstone spheres move freely inside channels, giving the piece incredible kinetic motion. Fully hallmarked, with date stamp V7 for 1974. Excellent vintage condition.
This sweet brooch depicts two adorable cupids, a boy and a girl, looking serene and loving. Their plique a jour (translucent enamel) wings are a pale purple or mauve color, nicely complimenting the 900 silver. The girl is wearing a tiny necklace of roses. The pin measures 1” x 1-3/4” and weighs 5.7g. The clasp might be a replacement, but the rest is all original, and the pin is in excellent antique condition...
Jorma Laine modernist silver necklace
830 silver
Finland
1972
Pendant measures 3 7/8" long x 1 1/2" wide
Necklace should fit a 15 1/2" neck
Weight - 66 grams
Marked on back of pendant
Very good vintage condition, minor scattered surface scratches
Unusual early repoussed silver and amethyst pin, Mexico,c.1930. Very early, it is a combination of colonial and Taxco silver designs. Of good size and weight, it measures 3" wide by 1 1/4" wide and is signed "MEXICO SILVER". In good condition, but each silver ball has some dents. Strong beautiful design....$8 for insured USA shipping.
Sterling silver ring with two types of stones personal made by Rebajes hand, c.1950s. The ring is in excellent condition and very clean. The ring is adjustable for size. Showing is a size 5.
Modernist sterling silver cuff links
Mid 20th century
Weight - 13.6 grams
7/8" x 5/8"
Marked 925
Excellent vintage condition
Unsigned Peruzzi? Do not let the low price deter you from collecting this hard to find 60+ grams sterling silver six piece suite with multi applied rose petals that make up a suite such as this vintage bronze color gold wash on marked Sterling parure set. It includes a necklace with chain, sb earrings, bracelet, and three pins all with a multitude of hand applied rose petals...
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.