Catalog (796)

A modernist sterling silver heavy link bracelet signed Gra Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The links slope towards one direction for a three dimensional effect. Measures 8" long and 1/2" across. Has a hook closure which holds securely. Marked Gra Wun and Sterling on the back. His sterling jewelry is hard to find. Well made and fine condition.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.

Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.

Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle mark and 159 for the style number. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict some kind of highly stylized Dancing creature or person. Fine condition. Nice contrast between the polished silver and darkened background. Great modernist design!

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 15 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. An extender could be attached if it needs to be lengthened. Has a substantial feel to it. Warm patina, fine condition.

A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.

A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.

Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Striking design.

A fine, hand wrought modernist sterling silver choker necklace by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Made up of ten lightly hammered angled links with small connectors. You can have the links all facing the same way or alternate them for an interesting effect.

Measures about 15 1/2" long and 1/2" wide. Probably better for a more slender neck, although an extender can be added. Hook closure holds securely. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition.

Quality pie...

A very long sterling silver curved brooch by noted San Francisco silversmith, Franz Bergmann.

Measures 5" long and 1" at the widest. Signed with the artisan's conjoined FB and sterling.

Constructed of three curved thick sterling wires with connectors. Features a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. The pin closure is slightly bent.

Would look fantastic on a lapel of either a man or a woman. Fine example.

A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This abstract pendant features a person on a swing that can be seen from the front or back. It measures 2 5/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Original chain measures 23" long and has a secure spring clasp. Chain is marked with the mark for Kultateollisuus, Ky, the Finnish National mark and 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Fine condition, minor tarnish.

A rare sterling silver cuff bracelet by Salvador Teran with a shadowbox design.

Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, and Design 165. Pre Eagle. Measures approximately 5 1/4" around, with a 1 1/4" opening and 7/8" at the widest. Made to fit snuggly. There is no give so can not be adjusted.

Has some tarnish, dents and scratches. It is a little bent. See photo.

Lays comfortably on the wrist. Heavy and well constructed. Striking design.

An interesting pair of sculptural mixed metals pierced earrings by the New York jeweler, Marci Zelmanoff.

These earrings have sterling wire details and sterling shepherd ear wires. Measure 2" long and 5/8" at the widest.

Both earrings are signed Marci Zelmanoff and with some sort of code which looks like 02-Z64. Hard to read.

They are in fine condition. Her pieces are quite rare.

A modernist brooch with a prong set amethyst frog on a stylized sterling silver leaf by noted Mexican silversmith, Carmen Beckmann. The leaf has raised veins contrasting with a smooth surface.

This piece is marked Sterling Beckmann and Mexico on the back.

It measures 3" long and 2" at the widest. Has an rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

This brooch is well constructed with layers of sterling. Love the three dimensional quality of the frog. Amethyst is in fine condition...

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.

Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.

Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.

A pair of Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver bar pins or brooches by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Each has a central fresh water dog tooth pearl.

They may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The longer one measures about 2 1/2" long and 1/4" wide. The shorter one measures 2" long and 1/4" wide.

Both brooches are marked on the back with Hand Made, Art Silver Shop, conjoined TASS hallmark, and Sterling.

Beautifully crafted, each has a warm patina. Early style 'C' c...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought necklace and matching bracelet with light hammering and angled and curved links. Has connector links made from curved silver with orbs at the ends as seen on pieces by Jack Boyd.

Necklace measures at least 18" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Signed Sterling. Has a spring closure marked sterling that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp. Also marked sterling o...

An outstanding sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with a large oval shaped Mother of Pearl cabochon.

Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". This cuff is rigid and has very little give. Measures 2 1/4" wide.

Signed 925 on the inside.

Fine condition. Has some tarnish, we did not polish it. There are 2 tiny nicks to the MOP that don't go all the way through.

Heavy and substantial. Weighs 64 gr.

Good for a larger wrist.

Wonderful piece of modernist...

A vintage pendant made of a thick hammered sterling loop crossed at the top ending with two orbs with an art glass or agate stone jewel suspended in the center by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus.

The pendant measures 3" long and 1 7/8" across. Currently suspended from a black cord. Marked with the stylized ND for Norway Designs Plus Studio, Sterling, 925S, and Norway.

This pendant is surprisingly quite heavy and feels substantial when worn.

In fine condition wit...