Two(2) pendant necklaces made of brass and silver by the famous NYC modernist Ed Wiener. One of the necklaces is signed:"ED. WIENER" and they are in excellent condition. Each concave disk has a free form applied silver wire and bead design. One pendant measures 2 1/2" and the other, almost 2". They are each hanging on sterling chains, 30" and 19". Early, wonderful, and rare examples of Ed Wiener's artistry. Would consider selling the unsigned necklace separately.....$25 USA insured shipping.
Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff links
1950
Peru
1 1/16" x 1 1/16"
Sterling top with copper fittings in rear
Marked 925, Laffi, Peru
Very nice vintage condition
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings
1 1/4" long
Unmarked as these generally are
Very good vintage condition
Hand made large sterling modernist ring, c.1950's. Made of heavy gauge silver it measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide and is size 6 3/4. Hand hammered and very substantial(weighs 15 grams or 1/2 troy ounce), it is signed "STERLING". Strong design and in excellent condition.....$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Graziella Laffi sterling silver hinged cuff bracelet with folkloric motif
Peru
1950
Exceptional, bold, solid and substantial
2 3/8" tall tapering to 1 1/2" in rear
Interior diameter - 2 1/4" across
Weight - a hefty 170 grams
Marked G. Laffi Peru 925
Very good vintage condition [unpolished]
A rare sterling silver bracelet with teardrop shaped bezel set amethyst cabochons from the workshops of Antonio Pineda in Taxco. In this version, the amethyst is completely encased in a sterling outer teardrop.
The bracelet measures 7 1/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp. Marked with a partial Pineda Crown. Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with no chips or roughness. They have natural inclusions.
Beautiful deep purple stones...
This Julian brooch is 2 3/8" in diameter.
Reference : Juliana Jewelry Reference by Ann Pitman p. 148.
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch
1950's
4" x 1 3/16"
Weight - 26.34 grams
Marked R.H. Pearson, sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist Sterling Earrings
Maxwell Chayat
C.1950s
excellent condition
1" dia.
Elsa Freund Modernist necklace
C. 1950's
Silver, aluminum and ceramic
1 3/4" x 3"
Signed - Elsa
Excellent vintage condition
Rosette-shaped, with extensive white metal wirework on the front. There is a secure C-clasp on the back, as well as a hinged bail for wearing as a pendant. The piece is probably Chinese. It is marked Hand Made on the back and measures 2 1/8 inches in diameter. Weight: 25.6 grams
Los Castillo's fern clamper is simply the best. No other leaf can compare. The weight is heavy at 101 grams. The height is 3.75 inches. For fit the inside diameter is 2.5 in. I believe this will best fit up to a 6.5in. wrist. There are no dents,damage or repairs. The leaves meet exactly where they are supposed to with no overlap. A superior treasure.
Nice example of the work of Taller Borda designer Gabriel Flores (c.1950)who worked with Hector Aguilar and was allowed to use his own GF hallmark along with Aguilar's eagle # 9 and the Taller Borda hallmark. Face of each link is 1 inch X 1/2 inch wide.
Large wonderfully designed "Viking" pin by David Andersen, Norway. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/2" and is signed "D-A NORWAY STERLING 925S REPROD.ORIGIN.VIKING PERIOD.FROM". Excellent condition. Powerful and intricate design....$8 for insured USA shipping.
A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable technique of fusing stone with silver, this set is a fine example of his craftsmanship.The color of the stones is a beautiful mottled green and blue blend. Fine vintage condition, the necklace measures 17 1/4" end to end and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are posts for pierced ears that have been professionally changed from screw backs...
A 10k purple sapphire ring with white sapphires from the 1950s. This size 7 ring features a lovely and very flashy cushion cut purple sapphire (tests as sapphire on our gem tester) flanked by two small white sapphires in a 10k yellow gold setting. It measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the setting, it weighs 2.4 grams and it is marked 10K with an A+A maker's mark...
Early sterling silver SB earrings attached to a card that reads: Original Jewelry by Frances H. Boothby, then Art Shop Munson - Williams - Proctor Institute, then Utica, New York without a zip code making this pre 1960's.
The original box also has the Art Shop info sticker. The mark of "fhb" could be under the screw back findings which are marked Sterling and are identical to others on FHB earrings...
A modernist sterling silver necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.
Has two curved and flattened links and a central longer piece with a cultured pearl nested in the center. The links are connected by curved bars with orbs at each end.
Measures approximately 14 1/2" around. The necklace lays gently on the collarbone due to the curvature of the design. Hook closure allows for an extender to be attached if needed.
Signed ED WIENER. The Ed Wiener is partially worn but still legible...
Wonderfully executed 14Kt pink gold retro wristwatch decorated by eight rubies and fourteen diamonds. Some of the diamonds are set in white gold on top of the watch as part of the flower like design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.55Ct. By pressing on the grooved knob the lid of the watch will spring open to reveal the face that is marked Jules for the maker, which covers a seventeen jewel Swiss movement...
Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O
2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.
Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.
Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones
Hallmark: Jomaz with copyright
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1"
Reference: Costume Jewelry 202
Very unusual retro cabochon emerald ring in a 14k rose gold setting. The very large emerald is approximately 8 carats and is UNEVEN at the top of the stone and has many inclusions. The setting is made of curled rose gold wire at each side which appealingly brings the eye to the stone. The emerald rises 3/8" above the setting and is 5/8" long. The ring is size 3 1/2 and can be easily sized. Wonderful looking and highly designed ring...
Ethnographic Peruvian doll figurine motif. Vintage, weighty naive ethnographic Pre Columbian style figures or idols pin brooch with "C" clasp marked with an ethnic symbol stamp as, INDUSTRIA PERUANA & 900 for 90% Silver.
The native peoples were known to make dolls from precious metals.
24 Grams or .8 Oz and 2 X 2 1/4".
Super preowned vintage hefty condition with naive pin stem hinge...
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
Ca 1950 A wide copper cuff signed Renoir. It measures 2-7/8" in width and the inner diameter is 2" with a bit of give to open.
The Noh mask is of an older male with long red beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the red faces typically represent exotic cultures, the color of the stones used in this bracelet are more associated with Tudor royalty of Britain. This humorous contrast of styles gives the piece interest. The red face is in stark contrast with the warm gilt metal and the dark stones..
This mid-1950 Selro "Samurai warr...
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
An original Retro period, amethyst and diamond ring is set in 14Kt yellow gold. The 18 X 10 millimeter oval cabochon amethyst is prong set and is further enhanced by 3 single-cut diamonds set on top of the solid shank that spits into three on one side of the ring. The shank of the ring is 5 millimeter on the solid side, 3 millimeter on the bottom and 9 millimeter on the split side. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and can be sized.
Ballesteros is the maker of this gorgeous chrysocolla stones bracelet. The width is .75in. and the wearable length is approximately 7in. The weight is 50 grams heavy. The dimpled dot repousse link is a signature design for Ballesteros in the 1950's. It has a rich look with the individual tones to the stones and is balanced beautifully by its sleek size. The stones are without cracks or chips and show just the natural surface of the stones. The silver is free of dents or damage. The barrels are t...
Renoir of California had an affinity for primitive art, and the design of this bracelet is a good example of that inspiration. Part of the company’s Matisse line of enameled jewelry, this bracelet features oblong copper panels of two lengths decorated with blue enamel with white specks. The fold-over clasp is marked ‘Matisse’ on the top. There are some minor edge chips in the enamel on the back. It measures about 7 inches long by 1 1/4 inches at its widest point.
Elegant pair of 18k yellow and white gold, cultured pearl and diamond pierced earrings, circa 1950's. Centered with one 6.0mm cultured pearl surrounded by fourteen round single cut diamonds set throughout curved milgrained channels. The diamonds are predominately VS in clarity and G-I in color. Attached to the back of each earring is a pierced post with locking, hinged wire back. Measures 3/4" diameter. Weight: 5 grams.
A wonderful vintage 14K yellow gold charm featuring a gem-set heart and key. The symbols are an acrostic puzzle for "Key to my heart." The heart is bordered with rubies and centered with seed pearls. The head of the key is set with a ruby, a sapphire, and an emerald. The background is enhanced with a satin finish and the disc's edges have a rope border. The back is marked for 14K gold.
- IrugubL America, ca 1955
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 1-5/8" diameter
- Weight...
This Ciner look-a-like is gold plated base metal , rhinestones,faux turquoise, rubies, seed pearls and sapphires... The pin is 1 1/2" in diameter. The clip earrings are are 1" in diameter.
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
Pedro Pujol modernist copper bracelet
1950
1 3/8" tall x interior circumference of 6" with a 1" rear opening
Very good vintage condition
Estate Jewelry (9272)
