Rare sterling double layered biomorphic shaped cuff by New York Modernist Ed wiener. This is his early work and a design rarely seen. Measuring 5 " around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 7/8" at the widest point and weighs 63 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Molds perfectly on the wrist and looks spectacular.
Wilhelm Binder modernist sterling silver bracelet
Germany
1960 - 70
6 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide
Weight - 79 grams
Fully hallmarked
Very good vintage condition
Allan Adler modernist sterling silver brooch
Rare organic form
2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Weight = 10 grams
Marked - Allan Adler, Sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring
Bold organic design
1950
Size 7 1/2"
1 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Weight -22 grams
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it...
Antonio Pineda Smokey quartz love knot is shown in the book Silver Seduction by Gobi
Stomberg. The mounting is made with thick silver and the faceted stone is large at 1in. tall and .75in. across. The facets are beautifully cut and the stone glows with gold sparks. The pictures in no way capture the stones fire. The pendant weighs a total of 45 grams. The chain is 19in. long and is fine quality with the hallmark on the closure...
A large sterling silver brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a dark green elongated stone. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked on the back Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco, 925, BB, Eagle #3 and design number 289. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a hairline on the side which doesn't go all the way through. The stone is stable. There is a variation to the texture of the surface in one small area. Probably original to the stone...
The Swans signed by Antonio Pineda are graceful in design and the super high gold obsidian sheen is truly radiant. The earring and necklace are properly marked as shown and the weight is 121 grams which reflect the quality of this silver. There are no chips or damage of any kind. There is a 16.5 wearable length and the height of the necklace at the largest point is .75in. The earrings are the same size as the swans on the necklace and are also obsidian...
A vintage modernist set of Cufflinks with matching Tiebar in sterling and exotic wood from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Tiebar measures 2 1/8" long and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling Made in Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and with design number 52 on the back of the tiebar. The cufflinks are also marked Made in Mexico, Sterling and design # 52. There is a light Sigi mark on the back of one cufflink...
Janiye [Miye Matsukata] modernist sterling silver and pearl earrings
1950
1 3/4" long x 3/4" wide
Weight - 15 grams
Marked Janiye, sterling, 950, Japan
Very good vintage condition
An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.
Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.
Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!
A sterling silver floral brooch by Georg Jensen USA designed by Alphonse La Paglia. We've seen this brooch marked with the design number 103, but this one is not marked with a design number. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" across. Marked Georg Jensen, Inc. U.S.A. Hand Wrought, Sterling. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. A few of the petals are slightly bent. Has a little tarnish and some minor surface scratches. Well made and heavy.
A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.
Jon Havener modernist sterling silver and leather necklace with unique granulated surface treatment
Late 20th century
Pendant element measures - 3 1/2" x 3"
Should fit a 15 1/2" - 16" neck
Overall length from clasp to bottom of pendant - 9"
Weight - 175 grams
Stamped Havener, sterling in block letters
Very good vintage condition
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.
A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.
Rare Ibe Dahlquist modernist sterling silver necklace
Unique paddle design with alternating smooth and etched surface treatments
Ibe Dahlquist was one of the few Swedish silversmiths who designed for Georg Jensen
This necklace was produced at her own studio
Sweden
c 1965
Measurements -
15 1/4" long
Each paddle measures 1" long
A hefty 105+ grams in weight
Hallmarked and stamp signed - review...
We are offering a signed William Sprating first phase pin / brooch. This design is also on the cover of Mexican Silver by Morril & Berk in the larger size. This is the middle size which measures 3in. tall and has a width of 2.25in...
