Very rare and over the top spectacular bracelet by Antonio Pineda with 10 tiger eye and 10 pearls. The crescent shaped clasp is notable and unique. Measuring 7" around in the inside when closed, it is 1" wide and weighs 104 grams. Fine original condition with one pearl in the back missing a very slight portion of the top coating. It is not noticeable at all but the pearl could easily be replaced by your local jeweler. Intact original safety chain. Correctly hallmarked as shown...
Ed Wiener exceptional sterling silver and copper modernist brooch
Crafted early in his career
3" x 1 1/4"
Heavy and expertly rendered
Marked Ed Wiener sterling
Very good vintage condition
An absolutely splendid vintage sterling, 14k and deep red coral cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Jr. It comes with its original box with the Frank Patania Thunderbird logo on it. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 84 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed a shown. The Patania family now spans 4 generations of extraordinary jewelers. See the book LEGENDARY PATANIA JEWELRY by Kim and Pat Messier about this family and their work.
Navajo silversmith Kenneth Begay (1913-1977) was an early innovator and leader in Navajo modern jewelry design. He is known for his clean, bold, modern designs while still influenced by his traditional background. This pair of sterling cuff bracelets are a perfect example. One of the bracelets measures 5 1/8" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening and the other measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/2" opening. They are both 1/4" wide and weigh 78 grams total...
We have an Antonio Pineda high sheen obsidian bracelet today with a wearable of 7 inches and a height of 1.25 in. tall. A substantial bracelet with a weight of 90 grams and no chips or damage to the silver. Part of the hallmark wraps under the clasp. You will see glare and areas with patina. This signed Antonio Pineda is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA BY GOBI STROMBERG.
This is a magnificent Antonio Pineda bracelet which I've never seen before and believe to be very rare.
Likely dating to the 1950's, this bracelet showcases three natural untreated blue star sapphire stones. The center stone is approx 5 ct. Each stone sits in a star setting. Very unique, and certainly a statement piece. You can see the star
It's a huge bracelet, with a weight of 155.2 grams.
Closed, wearable length is 6 1/4". With is 1 1/2"...
Being offered is a circa 1953 exceedingly rare jewelry set by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Consisting of a necklace, cuff links, tie clip, cuff bracelet & earrings made primarily of shell, with applied silver and brass biomorphic motifs. Dimensions: necklace 15 1/2 inches long and 'plaque' 3 3/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide; lever-back earrings 2 1/2 inches high by 1/2 inch wide; cuff 1 1/2 inches wide. Cuff fits all but the largest wrist. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition...
Silver jewelry was made to appeal to the "working girl" who desired beautiful and well made jewelry in European society. After Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee in the third quarter of the 19th century, silver cuff bracelets were incredibly popular. Silver cuff bracelets extremely collectible today as they were well made and no two pieces were alike, each was unique in its own way...
John Prip modernist sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" x 2 3/4"
Weight - 21.50 grams
Marked with artist's cypher on verso
Inscribed Josephine H. Gilbert
Excellent vintage condition
Art Smith modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
3" x 1 1/2"
Signed
Very good vintage 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...
Tobias Musicant - Artist, American [NJ] 1921 - 2004
Exhibitions -
Pennsylvania Academy
The Philadelphia Print Club
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Solo shows -
Heffers Gallery - Cambridge, England
Contemporary Arts Gallery in New York
Sterling silver brooch with green stone
1 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Very good vintage condition
The William Spratling croissant has a 17in. wearable length with a drop from the ring to the center is approximately 2.5 in. as it rises in height in the center. The length of the drop is 4in. The silver is thick with a weight of 68 grams. This design shows depth through the folding and wrapping of the silver in a croissant fashion. At the center fold it is 1.5 inches tall...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and wood brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Weight - 12.6 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent condition
William Spratling's River of Life embodies a classic design to be envied. Currently, the bracelet is sized to fit an average woman's wrist. However, it can be warmed to fit a man. The bracelet's coveted braided rope makes this piece the perfect holiday treasure. Dimensions entail: 2.5 inch inside diameter, 1.5 inches tall, with a one inch gap space while weighing 188 grams.
Tapio Wirkkala sterling silver kinetic necklace for N. Westerback.
Circa - 1973.
Pendant measures 4" in diameter. Chain measures 24" when outstretched.
Excellent vintage condition
Known as the "V Motion Cuff" Bracelet and one of Spratling's most important and rare pieces it is a work of art with thick heavy silver and deep purple Amethyst Stones...
Signed William Spratling for his first phase comes this wonderful modernist design.The Mexican silver necklace is in a pylon shape and has a beautiful natural patina.There is a 16in. wearable length and the drops are approximately 1in. x 1in. It is open backed repousse made with thick silver of at least 980 silver showing a very white color. The work marks are exciting to see in this piece. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!