Catalog (514)

A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 layers of contrasting oxidized and polished sterling with a curved wire overlay. One end of the wire ends in a silver 'pearl', the other end becomes the bale.

The pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp marked 9...

A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a central agate by Tone Vigeland, who worked with the Norway Plus Design Studio. The central stone has gold speckles which catch the light. Heavy thick sterling.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 2" high. Marked with the ND for Norway Designs, and conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland. Also has the Plus sign, Sterling and Norway.

Has an earlier style rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface ...

A vintage sterling silver neck ring by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a lightly hammered texture. The arms gracefully slope towards the front.

This neck ring measures about 11 1/2" around the inside with an opening of 3". Can be adjusted slightly. Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches.

Fine mid century design.

A long sterling silver modernist pendant by Tane, Mexico with the 26" original chain. Tane was known as 'The Tiffany of Mexico.'

This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/4" at the widest. Marked TANE, Sterling, Mexico and with an 'A' inside a triangle, probably for the silversmith.

The chain has Tane's unusual interlocking clasp which holds securely.

The pendant has some surface scratches, tarnish and shows some wear. Weighs 50gr.

High quality, outstanding design.

A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Looks like a row of people holding hands. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 5/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked Bronze, P. S. and Finland on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.

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, hand wrought curved link necklace with a central pendant in sterling silver by Cape Cod gold and silversmith, Ross Coppelman. Marked Coppelman and Sterling. This is one of his early pieces before he starting working with gold and precious gems.

The lightly hammered necklace measures about 18" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the shape and curvature of the links. There is a smaller version of the central pendant at the back by the secure double hook clasps. ...

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by David Andersen, Norway. Three balls in an overlapping style.

Measures about a size 6.5 and can be slightly adjusted. Shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Signed D-A, Norway, Sterling, 925S, and scales mark.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish and some minor nicks and scratches. Circa 1970s. Wonderful MCM design.

A modernist heart shaped sterling silver pendant and /or curled brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. May purchase individually or together.

The pendant measures 1 1/8" high and 1" across. Marked fhb, and Sterling on the back. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish.

The curled brooch measures almost 2" long and 3/8" wide. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. This brooch is also marked fhb and sterling. There are some minor surface ...

An Art Deco style silver bracelet from Mexico with seven bullet shaped prong set amethyst cabochons. The stones have some inclusions.

Marked Mexico Silver on the back. Probably 980 which is better than sterling and was commonly used at the time. Measures 6 1/2" long, 1/2" wide and 3/4" high. Box clasp holds securely.

The stones are held in place by long hand made prongs. The stones wiggle a little bit. The clasp has a curled hand made button. Has minor surfaces scratches and tarnish....

A sterling silver brooch #310 by Georg Jensen, in a ruffle design. Measures about 1 3/8" across and 1 1/8" high. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling, Denmark, and style #310. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina, with some tarnish. In very nice condition with minor scratches. Great classic design.

A fine, modernist sterling silver ring by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019).

Has an abstract three dimensional design on the front.

Measures about a size 7. Marked Stinn Sterling. In very nice condition. His pieces were sold to major museums and are on permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum in D.C.

Quality piece.

A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of sterling silver in the shape of a stylized leaf with a wire overlay which wraps around to become the bale. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Measures 1 7/8" across and 3" high including the bale.

Chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely.

Not sure if the chain is original to the pendant. We have seen many Lobel pendants suspended from sim...

A whimsical brooch made of one layer of 950 silver and two layers of Faux Tortoise Shell in the shape of a fish. Has silver inlay for the eye. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 7/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Marked 950 AR on the clasp. Has some minor scratches and tarnish. Fun design.

A sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest.

The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs about 35 Gr.

Marked Secrest sterling on the inside the bracelet.

Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design.

A rare sterling silver modernist necklace by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This piece has a sterling wire overlay on a darkened, oxidized surface adorned with an oval moonstone cabochon, three small pearls, a green bezel set stone, (maybe jade) and dangles of pale green and dark red bezel set cabochons.

Measures 16 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" drop in the center. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back.

Interesting contrast between the oxidized and shiny s...

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 modernist ring by Owe Johansson, made in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract volcano.

Currently measures about a size 8 but due to the nature of the open shank it is adjustable.

Top measures 7/8" wide and 1 1/8" long.

Marked with the hallmark signature for Owe Johansson, 925S for sterling, and Made in Finland.

Fine condition.

Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.