Catalog (796)

A vintage hand made pendant with an agate like stone held in place by tentacles reminiscent of the work of Carl Tasha or Richard Kaish in bronze or brass.

The pendant measures 2 7/8" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. It has lots of detail. Has a pale grey striated jewel in the center. Not sure if it is agate or art glass.

Currently suspended from a neck ring that measures about 15" around with a secure hook. It could also be worn on a thick chain or cord due to the large bale.

A vintage modernist sterling silver textured pendant with a contrasting polished surface by the well known Danish silversmith Jane Wiberg.

The pendant measures almost 2" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked Sterling, 353 and Jane Wiberg. Marked Jane and Finn on the large bale which is hidden behind the pendant. The brooch is 3 dimensional and is almost half of a sphere. The two textured areas curve in for contrast.

Currently suspended from an 18" chain that is marked sterling on the secure...

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a black orb by Sigi Pineda. The orb may be onyx.

Measures 2 7/8" long and almost 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Also marked with what looks like design number 304.

Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

A rare example.

A mid century modernist pendant reminiscent of the designs of American studio jewelers, Betty Cooke or Frances Holmes Boothby. This piece depicts three cut out birds on a round satin finished sterling disk.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Suspended from a 19" sterling chain that has a secure spring clasp. Marked 925 on the clasp.

Striking design.

A sterling silver modernist bracelet with nine disks and offset orbs by Danish silversmith, Niels Erik (NE) From. This example is not signed. However it is the same design and measures exactly the same as a signed example. Not sure how that occurred. Priced accordingly.

Measures about 7 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.

Leaf shaped toggle clasp holds securely. The bracelet is in fine condition with a little tarnish.

Classic N E From design.

A Mid Century Modern pendant in sterling silver by Kultaseppa Salovaara, Ky of Turku Finland with eight light blue faceted bezel set stones. The pendant has a curved bale which is part of the design for an interesting effect.

The pendant measures 2 1/8" high and 1 1/2" wide at the center. Currently suspended from a 17" sterling chain that has a secure spring clasp.

The pendant is marked with the polar bear mark for the maker and 925H. The chain is marked 830S for the silver standa...

A pair of pierced Mid Century Modern vintage sterling silver earrings with satin finish and contrasting oxidized areas. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

The earrings measure 3/4" at the widest and 1 3/4" tall including the hooks. Marked sterling multiple times on the back of each one.

They are in fine condition, with very minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Lots of movement when worn. Comfortable to wear, weigh 9 gr together.

An interesting pair of earrings f...

An Arts and Crafts style sterling silver pendant necklace with an intricate etched design and a bezel set dark purple cabochon, (maybe Amethyst). The bezel is gold colored and may be 14K but untested.

Marked Sterling and with a hallmark of intertwined symbols on the back of the pendant.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1" across the top. The pendant is folded over for a three dimensional effect. Currently suspended from a chain that is 16" long. Has a secure spring closure mark...

A vintage Georg Jensen hammered Sterling Silver ladle, designed by Jensen himself in 1916. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval Sterling and Denmark.

Measures about 7 1/2" long, and 2 7/8" across the bowl. Weighs 81 Gr.

Fine condition, lightly hammered. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Great hand wrought example.

A great, 950 sterling silver cuff bracelet by Haroldo Burle Marx with a large bezel set 'Forma Livre' opaque black carved stone.

Marked 950 and BURLE MARX on the inside. Measures 6 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1" at the widest. Weighs 104 gr.

Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. There is a slight separation at the underside of the bezel but the stone is stable.

Stunning example.

A modernist sterling silver heavy pendant necklace signed Gra-Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The central pendant is textured and layered for an interesting effect. The hand wrought links are concave on two sides.

The pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" high. The necklace measures about 26" in total. Weighs 75 gr. Has no closure, meant to be slipped over the head.

Etched Gra-Wun, Sterling and Handmade on the back. Has a date inscription that reads Aug. 14 1980.

Three pieces of modernist sterling jewelry 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 are available. They may be purchased individually or in any combination.

The first item is a sterling silver modernist brooch with a layer of three stylized fish on a contrasting darkened silver background. Measures 2 1/4" long and almost an inch across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds secur...

A pair of pierced Mid Century Modern vintage sterling silver earrings with swish overlays on contrasting oxidized areas. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

The earrings measure 1/2" at the widest and 1 3/8" tall including the hooks. Unsigned.

They are in fine condition, with very minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Looks like the backs have been replaced.

Lots of movement when worn. Comfortable to wear, weigh 6 gr together.

An interesting pair of earrings fro...

An Interesting Stylish Vintage Burl Wood Lamp. Mid Century Modern Lamp with unusual wood shade. Measures about 24" tall, base about 10 1/2 at its widest, shade about 15" by 10". One small hole in shade as shown, otherwise fine. Could not find a maker's mark, maybe someone will know. Great look.

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina. ...

A Fine Watercolor by the Listed French Artist, Jean Claude Imbert (1919-1993). Measures about 13 1/2" by 30", overall frame about 16 1/4" by 32 1/2".

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known modernist jeweler, Henry Steig. Abstract sterling shape with an overlay of heavy sterling wire and green cabochons. Great dark patina. Clips hold tightly. Measure about 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling with a patent number on the clips. One of the green stones has a scratch near the edge. Well made. Wonderful organic design.

A fine and intriguing painting by the well regarded Ohio artist, Emerson Burkhart (1905-69). Probably dating from the 1960's. This painting measures about 20" by 16", overall frame about 22 1/2" by 18 1/2". Interesting subject and composition. Signed on back and front as shown.