Catalog (515)

A vintage modernist sterling silver Komsekule Magic Ball pendant by Frank and Regine Juhls of Norway. Three dimensional orb with 5 dangling rings. This is a traditional Sami design.

Measures about 1 3/8" long including the bale and 1 1/8" across.

Signed Kautokeino F. Juhls 830S on the back side of the ball.

Currently strung on a cord but would also look great on a neck ring or chain.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish.

One of the earlier designs p...

A pair of William Spratling Silver earrings with central balls surrounded by wide circles. These earrings were in the 1943 catalog and come from the 1st design period.

Measure 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high including the screw back. Marked on the back of one screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico. The other has Spratling Silver on the back. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. There is one slight indentation along the edge of the bottom of o...

A sterling silver hand wrought cuff bracelet by the noted Chicago mid century modernist jeweler, Nita Lustig. Has a curved sterling wire overlay and three protruding disks.

Measures about 5 3/8" around with an additional 1 1/8" for the gap. Could be adjusted slightly. Measures 1" wide. Marked Sterling and Lustig.

Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. You can see slight indentations on the opposite side of where the marks were stamped.

Can be worn with th...

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 choice of a pair of vintage earrings or hook bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. May purchase individually or together.

The screw back earrings measure 1/2" across. They hold securely. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist on the back of the screw part. You can see the hammer marks that the artist is known for.

The bracelet measures almost 8" around and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 9 gr. The bracelet has a da...

A vintage modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Masks link bracelet by Fred Davis. Has 6 curved shields alternating with 6 carved stylized onyx masks. Measures approximately 7" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure. Has a safety chain. Has what appears to be part of a conjoined FD mark. Was acid tested for sterling silver. Has tarnish and surface scratches on the shields. Appears to have some shellac or varnish on the silver. There is one small section along the edge where the mask is se...

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.

An interesting hand wrought necklace in brass with a layered floral pendant suspended from the original chain by JB Pericles. The center of the flower is copper. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back. Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.

The central flower pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.

Fine condition with minimal tarnish.

An Art Deco style sterling silver bracelet from Mexico with four bezel set amethyst carved masks alternating with domes and curved bars. The stones have some inclusions. We have seen the same bracelet with the FD mark for Fred Davis.

Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Measures 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Box clasp holds securely. Has some minor surfaces scratches, a few dings on the sides, some tiny flea bites to the amethyst and a little tarnish.

Striking design. Great hand wrou...

A pair of hard to find William Spratling silver earrings with a ruffled silver band adorned with silver beads. These earrings are from the 1st design period. They are pictured on page 54 of Morrill and Beck's book, "Mexican Silver".

Measure 1 3/4" across and 2" high including the screw backs. Marked Spratling Silver on the back of each screw back. They are sterling silver or better. The screw backs hold securely. The earrings have some tarnish and minor scratches. These seem to be the l...

A vintage sterling silver neck ring with a prong set Boulder Opal by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. The smooth sterling surface is contrasted with a textured edge.

This neck ring measures about 12" around the inside with an opening of 3". Can be adjusted slightly. Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches.

Very cool mid century design.

A vintage hand wrought studio sterling silver necklace with a stone drop. Features curved links graduating in size culminating in a greenish brown mottled stone pendant. Measures approximately 19" long. Pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Interesting way that the silver wraps around the stone to hold it in place. Clever hook closure that holds securely. The stone has a hairline mark which actually shows more in the photo than in person. The stone is stable and does not move. ...

A vintage sterling silver and pearl hand wrought choker necklace and matching bracelet by the California Modernist, Esther Lewittes. May be purchased individually or as a set.

Necklace measures 14 1/2" long but hard to measure exactly due to the curvature of the links. Probably closer to 15". An extender could be added to the back if necessary. Signed Lewittes Sterling. Has a hook closure that holds securely.

The matching bracelet measures 7" long and has a secure spring clasp. Also mark...

An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.

A vintage pair of three dimensional sterling silver pierced earrings, each formed from a single bent and flattened sterling wire with a pearl accent by modernist jeweler, Russell Secrest, (1935-2010).

These hand made earrings measures 3/4" at the widest, 5/8" deep and 7/8" tall. Marked Secrest Sterling on the side of both earrings. One earring is easier to read than the other.

They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The clutches are marked sterling.

Fine condition. Rare mod...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Erik Granit with two layered lobes that curve towards the center. Made in Finland. The pendant is marked on the inside of the bale with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, 925, and U7 for 1973. Also marked with 925 again, Sterling and Finland. Additionally it is marked E Granit & Co. Design Jewellery.

Measures 2 1/2" tall with the long bale and 1 7/8" across. Also is 3/4" thick.

Currently strung on a 19" sterling chain that has a secure...

A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Interesting abstract molten design.

Measures about a size 8 but is adjustble. Top measures 5/8" wide and 1" long.

Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, National Mark, 925 for sterling, town mark for Turku and Y7 for 1976.

Very nice condition with some minor tarnish.

Fine example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver brooch from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. Made up of multiple layers and textures.

Measures about 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high. Heavy and substantial. Can be worn with the pin going up and down or across. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. Also has the ® mark.

Very nice condition, has an interesting contrast of polished and darkened patinas. Have seen a few others in this series and they are all diff...