Catalog (791)

A wonderful sterling silver brooch and earrings by Mrs. E. Byrne Livingston, a studio jeweler in New York City active in the 1930s and 40s. Made of two heavy fused disks and engraved with a stylized initial 'E'. Brooch measures 1 1/2" across and has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Earrings measure 7/8" across and have screw back closures that hold tightly. All are marked Sterling Livingston. Minor surface scratches. A well made set.

A Fine and Rare Matte Green Pottery Pitcher from William Jervis at his Craven Pottery. This would have been made in Ohio between 1905-08. Fine condition and measuring about 4" tall, 4 3/4" across at its widest.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver chain and cross pendant with exotic wood surrounding the cross. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 3/4" across. Chain measures 24" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Chain is etched Sterling. The spring clasp is also marked sterling. Wonderful condition, warm patina. Fine work.

A vintage modernist large sterling silver and druzy ring from Taxco, Mexico. Has three organic prongs holding a charcoal colored druzy. Front measures about 1 1/4" long and 7/8" across. This ring is currently a size 7 1/2, but it is adjustable. Signed with Sterling 925, Taxco around what looks like the initials 'JSF', and Mexico. Has an eagle #3 mark on the shank. Very nice condition, with a little tarnish. Cool design. Makes a statement!

A tall, sterling silver modernist ring by Joachim S'Paliu from Spain. Size 6. Sits 1/2" high. Marked S'Paliu, 925, PAT, and Spain on the inside. Marked 14, a star in a pentagram for the silver content for Spain and the mark for the maker on the back of the shank. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the conjoined HH, 110 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds tightly. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage hand made silver brooch in an Arts and Crafts design with a ceramic square cabochon in the center. Signed ORNO for the artists' cooperative in Warsaw founded in 1949. Also marked with an oval cartouche with a woman's head facing right and 'W' for Warsaw and the number 3. There is also another head facing right. 800 Silver. Measures 2" across. Has a 'C' clasp that holds tightly. Dark patina. Very good condition. Nice weight and well made.

A vintage Taxco Mexico sterling silver heavy bracelet with balls and spirals. Measures 8" long ~ good for the average to above average wrist. Nice heavy hook. Great condition, warm patina.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by NYC Mid Century jeweler, Idella La Vista. Tops measure 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked La Vista Sterling on each. Toggles swivel. Well made. In nice condition, have some minor scratches and a little tarnish. A little wear to the black finish. There is a very small deeper scratch near one corner. Classic mid century design.

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a teardrop Australian opal cabochon on a lightly hand hammered link chain. Pendant measures 2" long and 1" across. Chain measures about 20" long. Double hook closure. Has some minor areas of tarnish. Nice work by a talented artisan.

An Arts and Crafts period hand wrought sterling silver long floral brooch. Delicately hammered. This brooch measures 4" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the back, Sterling, M. Bowles, and Handwrought. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Fine work, nice period piece.

Fine Mid 1960's Venini Glass Egg Sculpture designed by Tapio Wirkkala. Measures almost 3" tall. Nice condition, does show slight wear and one tiny abrasion. Signed Venini Italia.

A well crafted Arts and Crafts design sterling brooch with light hammering. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Fine work.

An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure. Screw backs work fin...

A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!

A beautiful Georg Jensen USA Laurence Foss designed brooch in a classic Arts and Crafts pineapple style. Brooch measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/4" across. Has a teardrop moonstone cabochon. Marked with U.S.A. Georg Jensen, Inc., 480 and Sterling. Has a roll over safety clasp which holds securely. Nice patina and weight. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderfully made.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This sterling pendant has an abstract sterling overlay. Interesting contrast of textures. Pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 1 3/4" across. We have paired it with a Mexican sterling silver neck ring which measures about 14 1/2" around with an opening of 2". Pendant has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Marked with Ric in script, Taxco, Mexico and 925. Heavy sterling pendant. Neck ring is marked...

An early Mexican silver bracelet with four large curved snowflake like links. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. In very nice hand made condition. One corner is different from the others, the edge is smooth and looks original. Stamped Mexico. Hook closure which holds tightly. Pre Eagle.