Catalog (792)

A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva in the Rauma Lace design. Measures about 7" around and 1/2" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked P. Sarpaneva on the back of the clasp. Fine condition, warm patina. 1960's.

A vintage silver repousse cuff bracelet with a central carved onyx mask. Two silhouettes of Pre Columbian warriors facing the mask which is surrounded by a repousse of an animal with the mouth opened. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 5/8" wide. Coin silver or better. Fine condition. Pre Eagle, ( pre 1948).

A modernist hand made pendant in bronze or brass with a yellow gemstone held in place by exaggerated prongs. Hammered brass link chain. Hook closure. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 24" long. Well made, bold design.

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 rare hand wrought bracelet by Madeline Turner, a New York City Jeweler who worked from the 1930's to the 1950's. She designed jewelry for Georg Jensen USA. In sterling silver with periwinkle blue art glass cabochons. Marked with her conjoined M Turner hallmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around and about 1" wide. Clasp snaps closed tightly. Has a safety clasp. In very nice condition. A wonderful example of her work.

A geometric sterling silver clamper bracelet in a modernist design. Measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Marked with Eagle #2, and what looks like Mexico and something else surrounding the artisan's initials. Thick sterling, tight hinge. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A Fine Painting by the Mid Century Texas Architect and Artist, M. Arthur Kotch (1926-1997). Well known as an architect in Houston, Kotch exhibited his art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, The Witte in San Antonio and the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts. This watercolor measures about 14 1/2" by 19 1/2" frame opening, overall frame about 18 1/2" by 23 1/2". Label on back for Wellhausen's Pictures and Frames 1112 Capital Ave. Houston Texas Phone Fairfax 4493. Great Mid Century Modern Look, signed...

A very unique sterling silver bracelet made up of round and squiggle shaped links with a hook closure. Measures 7" long and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925 on the hook. Interesting design!

A vintage sterling silver and possibly coral pendant in an abstract organic design. Lightly hammered background contrasts nicely with the polished layer of silver and the rough stone. Measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" across. Marked on the back with an embossed Sterling, incised J. Powell and a scratched 'DK'. Has some minor surface scratches. Very nice work. Would look great on a chain or neck ring.

A sterling silver modernist brooch with a layer of three stylized fish on a contrasting darkened silver background by noted Vermont jeweler, Luella C. Schroeder, (1918-2004), who worked at the Cranbrook Institute before going off on her own to open a jewelry studio. Measures 2 1/4" long and almost an inch across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Sterling and with the maker's mark 'LCS'. We have some other pieces by this artist. Well...

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.

A fine pair of Swedish sterling silver screw back earrings with central green cabochons. Signed KP (for Karl Erik Palmberg), Three Crowns for Sweden, S for the silver standard, F (the town mark for Falkoping) and C9 for 1953. Very well made and delicate. Measure about 5/8" long and 1/2" across. Screw backs work fine. In very nice condition, beautiful example of Scandinavian silver work.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by Sten and Laine in Finland with a large faceted central crystal. Measures about 1" wide and 1 1/2" high including the bale. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925 for sterling, Town mark for Turku and X7 for 1976. Very nice condition. There is a slight ding to the edge, but may be original. Large bale will accommodate a neck ring or chain. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. A three dimensional design with overlapping flowers.

Measures about 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" high including the bale. In very nice condition with a dark patina, we did not polish it.

Marked with the Anvil, and 925S on one side of the bale and Finland on the other side. Fine example of Kauppi's work.

A great example of Finland Modernist design, a necklace of bronze with a central Tiger's Eye cabochon by Pentti Sarpaneva for Kalevala Koru. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 26" long. Marked Made in Finland and kk in a circle. Nice condition, one of the rays may be slightly bent. Dark patina contrasts well with the color of the stone.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This large pendant has a fluid, organic design. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling and Design #62. Also has Eagle #3. Measures 3 7/8" long and 2 3/4" at the widest. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a small mark on the back, but it looks like it was done during production. Large bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Classic RIC design.

A well crafted sterling bracelet with five domed brown cabochons. Look like carnelians. Each link has two layers of intertwined hammered sterling. Measures 6" long but could be lengthened with an extender because it has a spring clasp. Measures 7/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling Silber on the clasp. There is a little wear to the tops of some of the cabochons. Warm patina, quality work.

An interesting brass pendant with a nude angel with wings, in the style of Pal Kepenyes or Carl Tasha. Pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/2" high. Brass link chain measures 16" long and closes with a hook clasp. Marked on the back with a scratched in signature that looks like it starts with an 'R' or 'P' and the second name starts with a 'K'. Also has Copyright RPK. Fine condition. Great modernist design.