Catalog (795)

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.

A wonderful modernist organic openwork bib necklace in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal.

Measures 14" around and 2 1/8" at the widest. Has one central curved rigid link and three small links on either side. Spring clasp holds securely. An extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has the stylized GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition.

Great example.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver collar necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Thick hammered sterling wire gently curved and flattened.

Measures about 11 1/2" around with an opening of about 3". Measures 1/4" at the widest. Probably better for a slender neck although can be adjusted somewhat.

Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition with a warm patina.

Quality piece.

A vintage sterling silver brooch similar to the work of the American modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. It is signed with the conjoined initials, 'JC'. It has the quality of a Pearson brooch. Heavy sterling silver in an abstract shape. Nice contrast of the oxidized sides and polished top.

Measures about 1 3/4" across and 1 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly.

Very cool m...

A pair of Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with Tortoise Shell by William Spratling. These earrings were designed between 1951-1956.

Measure 1 1/8" across. Marked on the backs with William Spratling Taxco Mexico 925 around the conjoined Script WS. Also marked with TS-24 for the registration number.

Post backs hold securely. Fine condition. Tortoise shell is a warm, honey brown color. Have some tarnish and minor scratches.

Rare design.

A vintage, modernist sterling silver ring designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea Oy of Finland.

Design measures 5/8" high and 5/8" across. Ring measures about a 7 and can be adjusted up or down.

Marked with the intertwined TH for Turun Hopea, Crown mark for Finland, 830 for silver standard, Town Mark for Turku and date code U7 for 1973.

Solid and in fine condition. Has some scratches to the band. Great bold design.

A vintage heavy sterling silver hand made brooch with what looks like a prong set moonstone. Setting is very organic with tentacles and curves.

Nice contrast between the oxidized inner areas and the polished edges.

Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 5/8" at the widest.

There is an impressed rectangular mark on the back but it is too tiny to read. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Well crafted, solid silver.

Unusual design.

A vintage 14K gold and sterling silver Mid Century Modernist bracelet by Betty Cooke. Has gold and silver disks connected by a curved wire. Measures about 7 1/4" around and probably can be adjusted because of the open design. Signed Cooke and 14K on the back of the gold disk and sterling on the back of the silver one. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

A pair of Antonio Pineda sterling silver cuff links in a modernist concave design. Marked Hecho en Mexico, 970, Eagle 17. Measure approximately 1" long, 5/8" wide and 3/8" high. Heavy tarnish and some scratches. Toggles work fine. Heavy and substantial.

A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Looks like a row of people holding hands. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 5/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked Bronze, P. S. and Finland on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.

A vintage sterling silver heavy bracelet in the Antonio Pineda concave links design. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp that snaps tightly and a safety chain. Marked with the Artisan's registration number, TB-28, 925 and Mexico. Weighs 162 grams. In fine condition with minor wear and some tarnish. Eye catching and substantial!

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant probably designed by Bjorn Sigurd Ostern for David Andersen, Norway. Four overlapping layers of curved sterling with four cascading dangles in a wave pattern. Measures 2 7/8" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Signed David-Andersen, Norway, Sterling, 925S. In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish. Comes with a 19" sterling silver snake chain. Would look great on a chain or neck ring. Circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist design.

A very unique hand wrought large pendant in sterling silver, by noted MCM silversmith, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Signed Pearson Sterling. The pendant measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. Nice contrast between the oxidized background and raised polished sterling. Curved for a three dimensional effect.

Currently suspended from a sterling silver hand made chain which measures 24" around and is meant to slip over the head with no clasp. Appears to be the original chain because of the ...

A large bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.

This stunning bracelet measures 7" around and 2" at the widest. Has a secure box closure and safety chain. Nice warm patina.

We have the matching pendant and clip earrings in other listings. Will combine shipping.

Large size really makes it pop.

A modernist hand made bronze cross pendant with a central turquoise stone by noted jeweler and sculptor, Pal Kepenyes. This cross measures about 4" long and 3" across. Signed Pal Kepenyes on the back. Paired with a brass rectangular link chain that measures 21" long and has a secure hook closure. Wonderful, heavy and unique, really makes a statement.

An early sterling silver repousee brooch, #31 by Georg Jensen, in a classic design.

Measures about 1" long and 3/4" wide. Marked for Georg Jensen with the early GJ in a square, (used from 1933-44), 925, Sterling, Denmark, and style #31.

Has an earlier style trombone clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Wonderful example of Arts & Crafts Danish design.

A modernist pendant necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Also marked for Lapponia on the chain. Pendant measures 3/4" long and 1" across. Chain measures 15 1/2" long. An extender can be added if needed. Has a hook closure that holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Has some tarnish.

Wonderful example of Scandina...

A pair of hand made sterling silver screw back earrings by the well documented Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Philip Morton. These earrings, in an abstract design, have two layers of sterling with a darkened patina around the central area. Measure 7/8" across and 3/4" high. Screw backs hold securely. Marked PM Sterling in a rectangle. Fine condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Jewelry by Morton is quite rare.