The larger sides are designed as abstract forms with a pocked layer on a thin, flat surface. The opposite sides are undecorated rectangular panels. They are marked on the bridge bars with Ed Wiener’s name on one side and sterling on the other. The larger sides measure ¾ inch long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 14.2 grams total
This stunning bracelet by Antonio Pineda features oval cabochon Moonstones set at the center of 970 silver links. It measures 7" long by 3/4" wide and weighs 45.4 grams. No damage noted. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico along with a partial stamp along the edge that can't be read. A lovely bracelet with timeless elegance and style.
A pair of Mexican sterling & amethyst earrings 1940s-50s. This pair of Mexican silver screwback earrings has genuine tested amethyst bezel-set facetted stones. These 1-1/8 x 1/2" earrings have typical alpaca backs, and the earrings themselves test as sterling (no marks are visible). They weigh 9.1 grams, and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A Mexican sterling silver and amethyst cabochons bracelet circa 1930s 1940 This 7-3/8" length and 5/8" wide bracelet is a classic Mexico design, and the gem stones are genuine. This bracelet is stamped STERLING 925 TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark. It weighs 18.2 grams, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a tiny triangle shape gap on one amethyst. It doesn't appear to be a chip from damage...
Art Smith modernist earrings
Sterling silver
1950s
Large and impressive at 2 1/8" across
Weight - 26 grams
Screw back
Signed Art Smith - slightly obscured
Excellent condition
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
Sculptural sterling cuff bracelet by important North American modernist Bill Tendler, c.1950's. Signed: "Tendler, Sterling." Measures 1.75" in width but is somewhat adjustable and will fit a medium to large wrist. Excellent Original Condition. For more photos of this item, please see my website PlanetGlass.net.
Ronald Hayes Pearson large modernist sterling pin. c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition.
John Prip and Ronald Pearson sterling silver necklace on the original leather cord
Ron Pearson was a student under Philip Morton at Alfred University in upstate New York while John Prip was an instructor there...
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.
American modernist sterling silver figurative brooch signed Hoover
Mid 20th century
This wonderfully designed and well crafted brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 22 grams
Marked on verso - Hoover, sterling, handmade
Fine vintage condition
American Modernist Sterling Abstract Guitar Pin
Henry Steig
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 3/4"
This modernist sterling silver necklace features a pendant centered with alexandrite crystal and cultured pearl was designed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The chain measures 22 inches. The 3/4"L alexandrite crystal changes colors with the light from rich reds to deep blues and purples. The large pearl is a luminous cream. Signed on the back of the pendant with the ANTONIO's CROWN & TAXCO hallmark...
Circa mid-century, this Salvador Teran bracelet features a large amethyst cabochon set within a sterling silver ribbon and bow design. At least - that is my interpretation. I believe it to be a very rare piece and have not seen this design before. Closed, wearable length is 6 3/8". Width in front is 1 1/2". Weight is 41.3 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a very worn lightly struck "Salvador", Sterling Mexico, with the eagle assay 36 and the design # 204. Deep patina...
These quirky figural sterling silver pins and earrings are formed as separate head. While the faces are similar in their prominent features, one head wears a tall, pointed headdress, while the other wears a turban-like headpiece. The pins show marks on the surface from being hammered into the mold; they are finished with applied backs. Each earring is formed to match the face of one of the pins...
Unique and rare handmade sterling studio piece of "drinking man" pendant by SIGI, Mexico. Design shows a naked man drinking from a bottle with wonderful detail and measures 2" long by 1" wide . Very dimensional and made of solid heavy gauge silver. Has large handmade loop for chain. It is signed "SIGI 925 MEX" and the SIGI mark is hand scribed in script. Excellent condition and could be worn by man or woman.......$10 for insured US shipping.
Handmade sterling modernist starfish pin, c.1950's. Curved and of good weight, it is well constructed. Measures 2 1/8" diameter and is in excellent condition. Not signed but guaranteed sterling silver. Architectural design.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silved cuff bracelet
Mid 20th century American modernism
This rare and exceptional cuff is crafted of burnished sterling wires artfully attached to an open cylindrical frame
Weight - 143+ grams
3 1/8" tall
2 1/2" in diameter
Marked Lobel in block letters
Tests as sterling silver
Excellent vintage condition