Made in one of the countries of mainland South-east Asia which were, at the time, under French colonial control, this silver repousse brooch bespeaks the level of craftsmanship local silversmiths had attained and their attention to composition and design execution. Hand-crafted during the first decades of the 20th c., I believe, the brooch is characteristic of the style and techniques that flourished in that area of the world...
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...
A 14k white gold pearls lily of the valley brooch circa 1950. This elegant vintage 2-1/4" x 1" brooch has six 8mm. cultured pearls and it appears to be a stylized lily of the valley floral spray - a perfect gift for that May birthday. The leaves are hand engraved and the slightly baroque pearls have a nice pinkish lustre; this pin is stamped 14K and it weighs 6.4 grams...
Modernist design enamel and silver pin, c.1950's. Design is a pair of flesh-colored hands with a blue bird in the upper left corner. The other enamel colors are red, yellow, green, black, and brown. Of good size and weight, it measures 2" in diameter and is 1/4" high. Excellent condition. Very interesting.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver rectangular hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2-1/8 x 2" across the interior and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. Unusually it is of rectangular hollow construction unlike most and it is stamped SMIBO STERL.. It weighs 20.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a small engraved BAH on the unengraved side...
Here is a copper necklace with a sophisticated look that works for a variety of occasions. Made by Renoir of California, it lies neatly around the neck like a collar of copper fringe. It is nicely designed with alternating groups of graduated flat links, and has a secure fold-over clasp that bears the Renoir mark. Copper is almost as bright as the day it was made, mostly due to Renoir’s special coating to preserve the metal’s luster. Total length is 15 inches; widest links measure 1 inch...
Pedro Pujol modernist copper bracelet
1950
1 3/8" tall x interior circumference of 6" with a 1" rear opening
Very good vintage condition
A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.
Jade is this fall's fashion stone. This eye-catching large cabochon jade stone is high mount prong set in the center of this fashionable vintage gold tone cocktail ring, stamped inside with letters HMS. Ring size is 6 3/4". Stone measures 3/4' x 1/2". Condition is excellent.
American Modernist Sterling Necklace Pendant w/Stone
Hurst Kingsbury
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - (pendant alone)
The pin is 2 1/2" in diameter. Pin back works well. It is hallmarked Pegasus Coro.
The bracelet is 7 1/4" long by 1 1/8" wide with a safety chain that may not be original to the piece. The clasp is the fold over type that has a bend but works just fine. This, too, is hallmarked Pegasus Coro.
The clip earrings are 1 1/8" in diameter and are adjustable. The clips work well. They are marked Coro and Pat 2,809,550 for 1957. This is a fabulous set in fabulous condition.
Honey colored amber brooch, made in Königsberg / Kaliningrad in the 1950’s. Four leaves and a gold-filled shaft with a Russian / Soviet hallmark. Width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: tip of one leaf with minimal damage (cf. pics).
This Ships Wheel cuff links / cufflinks silver tone are 1" in diameter. They are in excellent condition. Perfect for the sailor,
Copper, brass and enamel double mask statement necklace
Mexico
1950
17 1/2" long
Central element - 7" long x 2" wide
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Mexico
Very nice vintage condition
Peter Ein-Hod modernist sterling silver ring with green stone
Israel
Mid 20th century
Size - open back, currently 6 1/2"
1 1/4" tall
Marked Peter Ein-Hod, St Made in Israel PH
Very good vintage condition
Description: base metal, thermoplastic,rhinestones.
Condition: Excellent
Hallmark: none, common accepted attribution
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Interesting combination of magenta and purple, this set is of composition beads in various sizes and shapes. Knotted throughout, the two necklace strands measure 26 1/2" and 29". The clasp is rhinestone. Complimentary clip earrings(with beautiful Haskell style backs) measure 1 1/2" by 1" approximately.
A Birks sterling silver extending toothpick - pendant or pocket. This 2-1/4" closed or 3-3/8" extended personal grooming or oral care item has a loop for wear on a thin chain. The telescoping slide is tight and smooth and it is marked STERLING W. GERMANY BIRKS. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion,monograms, damage or repairs...
Signed Valentin designs seldom surface as their rarity, style and elegance make them highly sought after works of art. This sculptural piece measures 2" across X 1 3/4" high and weighs 33 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Fully hallmarked .940 Valentin TAXCO MEXICO. Looks great on a chain or cord as well. Valentin was an apprentice of both Hector Aguilar and William Spratling...
This Florenza opaque intaglio cameo watermellon Maltese Cross is both pin and pendant. It is 2 1/4" square. Excellent condition. It is gold tone with iridescent cabochon rhinestones.
American modernist sterling cuff made by Ed Wiener, c.1950s.
Excellent condition and measures 2 1/4" wide.
This is a Beautiful Filigree diamond engagement ring ca. 1940 18K white gold from a Pennsylvania estate. The diamond is .85 carat, vs2 clarity, gh Color, modern brilliant cut. White gold ca. 1940's & a Beautiful Ring..... must be seen live & in person to appreciate fully !
Vintage silver pin and earring set signed and stamped with the maker's mark as: A & Z STERLING which was founded by Carl Anshen & Saul Zeitlin in 1905 in nearby Providence RI.
These well made beautiful "pinched" leaf motif screwback rhodium plated pieces date to mid 20th Century and are in very nice, probably never worn and in No issues condition.
.Brooch is 1 1/4 X 2 1/2" and the ears are 1 X 5/8"...
This Trifari sterling Alfred Philippe Jelly belly pig pin is gold plated sterling, with rhinestones and lucite. It is hallmarked Trifari with crown, sterling, pat. pend. This pin was designed by Alfred Philippe in 1943. It is 2 1/8" by 1 1/2".Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
We have a superb Los Castillo 18in. long necklace to offer today. The links are 1 3/8ths tall making for a striking presence. The stones have no cracks or chips and also have no striations that come to the surface of the amethyst. The color is a beautiful mix of milky swirl and jelly purple. Properly hallmarked as shown with the old linear mark for Los Castillo when Margot Van Voorhies was married to Don Antonio Castillo. Definitely a collectors treasure.
This is another BEAUTIFUL PIECE...a RARE ART DECO STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE. This Bottle has White Enamel on both sides, one side depicting
FLOWERS and a ROSE Beneath. The FAN~SHAPED Top Rotates making this Piece Wearable from a Chain of your choice. This PERFUME BOTTLE is marked: STERLING on the side. The ENAMEL is Mint. The size of this BOTTLE is 2 1/8" X 2 3/4"... jgps tell the rest
Hand chased with design from the Mayan glyphs this Casa Prieto bracelet is stunning on. The weight is 84 grams heavy and is 1.25in. tall. The silver is thick and adding a modernist machine age look is the intentional super thick rings that attach the links. Condition is without damage of any kind and collector quality..
Beautiful repousse' work in this elegant design by William Spratling brings the piece to life. Weighing 23 grams and measuring 3" x 2" the brooch was designed as a dress or fur clip. Spratling designed this piece in a few different sizes. For comparison see the 4" x 3 1/2" example also listed on our site. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. The larger size is included in the permanent collection of 20th century Mexican silver at LACMA.
This stunning bracelet by the famous Antonio Pineda showcases his remarkable design skill and quality craftmanship. The round links are hinged at the top and bottom and each holds two uniquely cut deep toned Carnelian stones at the side. Measures 7 1/2" long by 7/8" wide and weighs 55.6 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and the eagle 17. Gem set box clasp and attached safety chain. A rare and special bracelet by one of the Masters.
Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.
This A. Katz CoroCraft duette is called "Bill & Coo".
This famous duette has 2 bluebirds perched on 2 flowering grapevines. The birds are hand painted with enamel colors. All of the crystals have been faceted by hand. The birds are 3 dimensional giving you the sight of 2 wings on each bird. Each bird measures 1.75" high and 1.35" wide. The duette measures a total of 1.75" high and 2.75" wide.
Reference: American Costume jewelry 1935-1950 by Brunialti & Brunialti. pp. 80 & 82
We have a unique Los Ballesteros pectoral necklace with a drop of 2.75in.across and 2in. tall. The stone is a color changing synthetic that was widely used in the Spratling era by many tallers...
This is a Great 14K Hula ULA Girl Charm complete with a Movable Grass Skirt. The size is 1" X 1/2". Perfect for Gold Movable Charm Collectors, Destination Charm Collectors, and Hawaii Collectors. Unmarked: however, tested & guaranteed 14K. Circa 1950- 1975... Hard to Find Gold Charm
This is a very old pre 1948 Mexican silver bracelet that is in exceptional condition. The 5 stones are barrel cut amethyst with no cracks or chips. The underside shows many work marks. The barrels have no splits however there are reflections of light that may appear so. The bead work was also very taken care of without damage. The height of the piece is 1 1/8th inches. Marked SILVER MEXICO which I find to be made with quality and a weight of 65 grams. This bracelet has a wearable length of 6.5i...
From the Futuristic Hans Hansen line(1932-1948), a pair of solid sterling dangle earrings by Karl Gustav Hansen. They have been retrofitted for pierced ears and hang 2.75" with a combined weight of 10.9gr.
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.