Oswaldo Guayasamin modernist sterling silver condor necklace

Ecuador

1950 - 60

Pendant - 2 1/2" tall x 2 1/4" wide

Chain measures 18" long extended

Very good vintage condition

Though it is not uncommon to find Mexican silver fur pins, it is usually single pieces that are available. Here, however, there is a pair bearing the signature of the Los Castillo in a “bow and flower” design. I am not sure if the workshop ever made a whole parure available in this specific design - I have had the small bow necklace / bracelet sets in the past but this is an enhanced version, with more elements added to the bow and the bow itself bigger and fancier...

Before William Spratling brought Taxco to life, popular jewelry all over the world was being made by spinning silver and turning it into beautiful designs in filigree. This is one of those early pieces. This example has 3 glowing gold sheen obsidian stones 1 inch tall. The process was time consuming and Mexican smiths were among the best in the world at producing florals, sweeps, and swirls. The center drop is 1.5in. tall and 17.5in. wearable length...

Spectacular vintage sterling and 5 stone turquoise cuff bracelet by Hopi Ralph Tawangyaouma (1880-1973). Possibly Lone Mountain, the stones are beautiful and free of chips or cracks. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/8" opening, it is 1 1/8" wide. Weighing 95 grams, it is hallmarked as shown. A gorgeous bracelet from this noted Hopi silversmith.

Pendant composed of the inside of a conch shell that is mounted in wound sterling silver wire. The chain of twisted sterling silver bands is stamped 925 and has a secure pressure hook clasp. Each connecting ring is soldered closed. Clasped, the necklace measures 17 inches long, including the pendant.

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...

Unknown initials mark. Floral bow reminds one of Matilde Poulat 'unmatched' old blue, green turquoise, stamped 22 assay shared by Fred Davis, Bernice Goodspeed, Antonio Pineda et. al., it is no doubt in good Taxco Silversmiths' company!
9 florals have multi blue & green color 4 mm turquoise centers.
3 1/8" X 1 7/8" and in untouched unpolished condition, yet will lightly hand cloth polish FREE when requested...

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

An outstanding sterling silver pendant, wire neck collar and earrings from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled pendant with a bark like texture measures 2 5/8" long and almost 1 1/2" across. Wire collar measures about 15" around. Could be used with an extender if needed. Collar has a secure hook closure. The pendant and wire collar are both marked 925S KVA Denmark...

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.

Unusual and beautiful sterling wire wrapped cat's-eye chrysoberyl cuff links by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Fabulous stones with a milk and honey color and great chatoyance. These measure 7/8" by 5/8" and weigh 16 grams total. They are in fine original condition and suitable for a man or women. Signed as shown. Rare to see cuff links by this jeweler and these are very special.

Early vintage Mexico sterling bracelet with fabulous graphic impact. Circa 1940, made before the eagle assay mark was introduced in 1948. Marked R. RIVERA, 925 SILVER, and TAXCO in a cartouche. These marks are listed on page 56 of "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks" by Bille Hougart. Classic sinuous feather form design with decorative oxidized detail in the recessed areas. It weighs 51 grams. With slide clasp and safety chain...

This Sandor sterling floral spray pin with blue rhinestones is 3 1/4" x 2 1/2". It is hallmarked Sandor & Sterling.

This Adolph Katz Coro sterling craft framed roosters brooch 42 is 1 5/8" by 1 1/2" . It is Des. 132,337 dated May 5, 1942.

Most of these designs were borrowed from George Jensen designs. It is gold vermeil over sterling.

There is plating wear on the high spots and the upper right hand corner.

Sterling and cornelian floral pin by CARL RUOPOLI, designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c.1930's. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI" with an artful signature, the pin has a Georg Jensen Scandinavian feel. Measures 2" by 1 1/4", of good weight, and is in excellent condition....$10 for insured US shipping.

Burle Marx sterling silver and amethyst ring

Brazil

20th century

This beautiful and substantial ring is a size 9 3/4

Weight 26+ grams

The faceted amethyst measures 7/8" x 5/8"

Marked Burle Marx, 950

Excellent vintage condition

A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist design.

A nicely cast sterling silver band of nautilus shells surrounds an oval, semi-translucent piece of gorgeous carnelian in this Arts and Crafts brooch presented here. I have had this piece for a little while and was reluctant to part with it because of its tactile beauty, its warm patina and the color of the stone that brings to mind warm, aromatic caramel. I am assuming this is a native, US-made brooch because it is simply marked for metal quality and I suspect it is a studio-made pin...