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An iconic brooch and earring set in sterling silver with a gold wash and enamel by A. Dragsted, Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by Erik Magnussen in the 1950's, these 5 geese are supposed to represent the five Scandinavian countries. The brooch measures 2 1/2" long and 1" across. Closes with a rollover locking clasp. The earrings measure 1" long and 1/2" across. All pieces are marked with a crown, A. Dragsted, Sterling and Denmark. In very nice condition. Classic design.

A finely constructed bracelet and matching clip earrings by A & K, Denmark. Streamlined mid century modern curves. Marked Sterling, A&K on the back of each piece. Bracelet measures 7 1/4" long and almost 5/8" across. Has a snap in clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Very nice condition, minor surface scratches. Nicely textured along the edges. Nice weight, quality set. Great mid century modernist design.

A sterling silver foliate brooch by Alphonse La Paglia who was a designer for Georg Jensen, USA. There is another version of this brooch done for Georg Jensen, USA also marked 126 and both were designed by La Paglia. Measures 2 3/8" long and 1 7/8" wide. Marked International Sterling La Paglia Designed 126. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Has a little tarnish and a tiny ding on the front leaf. Well made and heavy.

A sleek modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a side opening by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 6 1/2" around with an opening of 1". Can be adjusted. Measures 1 5/8" at the wider end. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, A10, (date code for 1975), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Thick sterling. Warm patina, minor scuffs, fine condition.

A modernist sterling silver ring with a ribbon or knot design by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Measures a size 7 now, but is adjustable. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, B10, (date code for 1976), Sterling and 925. There are some minor lines in the sterling but they look to be original and were probably made when the pieces were folded. Has a little tarnish. Quality piece. Fine modernist design.

A sleek modernist hammered sterling silver neck ring and matching cuff bracelet by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Neck ring measures approximately 10 1/4" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Could be adjusted somewhat. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925. The cuff bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest part. Could also be adjusted slightly. Marked Alton, F for ...

A sleek modernist sterling silver neck ring with a front hook by Swedish silversmith Alton, designed by Per Davik. Measures approximately 16" around. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925, and Designed by Per Davik. Hook closure is hidden behind a group of leaves. Warm patina, fine condition.

An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an central agate cabochon by Jens Peter Clausen Guðjónsson of Iceland. Signed JENS 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1" high and measures about 3/4" across. Has an interesting texture on the sides. Heavy sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A wonderfully constructed heavy neck ring by Andreas Mikkelsen, Denmark. Mikkelsen worked with Georg Jensen and designed modern pieces for them before striking out on his own. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked A.Mik., Denmark, and 925S. Measures 13" around with a 2 1/2" opening. Can be adjusted slightly. Meant to sit on the collar bone. Would be best on a slender neck. Fine condition.

A vintage sterling silver ring by Andreas Mikkelsen, Denmark in a modernist folded design. Mikkelsen worked for Georg Jensen and designed modern pieces for them before striking out on his own. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked A.Mik., Denmark, and 925S. Measures size 7. Has a little tarnish. Very unique design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Anna Greta Eker in the Curves line for Norway Designs Studio Plus from the 1960s. Made from one continuous piece of sterling silver. Marked with ND, AGE, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Currently about a size 6, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor surface scratches. A nice example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage 6" long pendant, neck ring and pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings with rows of stained wood beads and sterling connectors by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus.

The pendant, in lightly hammered sterling silver is 6" long from the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Has 5 strands of cascading wood beads with sterling connectors. Marked with ND, AGE, Plus sign, Sterling 925, and Norway. Has a little tarnish.

The neck ring, also in lightly hammered ...

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, from Sweden. Measure 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a brown swirled oval cabochon. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina. The stone has a few very small areas that are not ...

A vintage sterling silver necklace designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, made in Sweden in a classic design. Measures 14 1/2" long. Because it has a spring clasp, an extender could be attached for added length. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. There is also a mark for Sweden, 925S and Sterling. Has a spring clasp that hol...

A wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece. Brooch measures 2 3/4" long and almost 3/4" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 1/2" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Fine condition, minor surface scratches. Can individually purchase the brooch for $275, Earrings for $...

A delicate sterling silver neck ring with three cascading clear blue orbs by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Marked Sterling, Denmark, and Bent K near the hook closure.

Measures 16" around. The longest drop falls 2 1/2". Fine condition, has a little tarnish. We did not polish it.

Very Mid Century.

A wonderfully constructed heavy neck ring by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, 925S, Style #3 and copyright sign. Measures 13" around with a 2 3/4" opening. Can be adjusted slightly. Meant to sit on the collar bone. Would be best on a slender neck. Fine condition.

A large, modernist pendant, "Mustang" by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in bronze with light flame coloring.

Marked Lapponia, some other marks too difficult to red and Finland. Measures 3 3/4" long and 2 3/4" across. Heavy, three dimensional and substantial. Original chain measures 26" long and has the sliding clasp which holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear.

Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.