Catalog: Estate Jewelry (578)

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver ring

Mid 20th century⁠⠀

What may seem a simple design here is actually an incredibly well made machine age work. Classic elegance in a solid architectural design makes this statement ring a classic and unique Cooke creation.

1 1/2" diameter

Size - 6

Weight - 15+ grams

Very good vintage condition

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

John F. Dreibelbis modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch

1950

Dreibelbis - Early to mid 20th century American craftsman.

Mr. Dreibelbis studied weaving and silversmithing at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia and at the Penland School, Penland, NC.

This well crafted and solid brooch measures just under 2" x 1 3/8"

Weight - 23.70 grams

Marked JFD on verso

Excellent vintage condition

Elsa Freund Modernist necklace

C. 1950's

Silver, aluminum and ceramic

1 3/4" x 3"

Excellent vintage condition

Rare example from his sterling menagerie

1950s

2 1/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition, minor light surface scratches

Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver seahorse brooch

Mid 20th century

This large and rarely seen work measures 3 1/4" x 2"

Weight - 18.5 grams

Marked LOBEL, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition retaining much of the original oxidized finish

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver brooch/pendant

1950

2" x 2 3/4"

Weight - 16.77 grams

Marked Steig, sterling on verso

Excellent 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

Israeli modernist sterling silver and carnelian pendant

1950's - 1960's

3 5/8" tall x 2 1/2" across

Marked Israel 925

Very good vintage condition

Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace

Denmark

Mid 20th century

15" x 3/4"

Weight - a solid 45 grams

Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark

Excellent vintage condition

American Modernist Abstract Brooch w/Moonstone

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

Large Modernist Sterling w/ Blue Opal Brooch

c.1950s

unsigned/no marks

Blue opal, seamless solder work, incredible craftsmanship and design

Excellent condition

3 3/8" x 3"

Idella La Vista modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

1950

1 7/8" tall at tallest point tapering down to 1"

Interior circumference - 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/2" gap in rear

Weight - 44 grams

Marked La Vista, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver dancer brooch

3 1/4" x 2"

Very good vintage condition with good original oxidation

American Mid Century Modernist Sterling Pendant w/Rose Quartz

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Pendant alone measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"

Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

Peru

Mid 20th century

This exceptional example of Laffi's work weighs a solid 62.50 grams

2 1/4" tall

Interior circumference - 6" plus a rear opening of 1"

Stamped G. Laffi, Peru, 925

Excellent vintage condition

Antonio Pineda Modernist sterling silver sculptural bracelet

Taxco, Mexico

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a 1" gap in rear

This well crafted and substantial bracelet weighs a hefty 68 grams

Marked with Antonio crown and Los Castillo circular mark, 970, bell cypher and Hecho en Mexico

Very good vintage condition

Dynamic sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring abstract figural forms

Israel

Mid 20th century

Inner circumference measures 6 1/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"

This statement bracelet stands 1 5/8" inches at its tallest, tapering down to 3/4" at its end points

Weight - 46 grams

Crafted very much in the manner of the renowned Israeli sculpture and artisan Aharon Bezalel if not his work

Marked Israel, sterling, 925, and Hebrew letters...