Catalog: Estate Jewelry (688)

A fine, hand wrought sterling silver necklace in the style of the Mid Century Modernist artisans like Henry Steig, Ed Wiener and Ronald Pearson.

Made up of five lightly hammered angled links with three large central 'stars'.

Measures about 16 1/2" long with the stars measuring 1 3/4" wide. Spring closure holds securely. The link along the back is connected on each side by spring clasps so it can be easily removed if you chose to wear the necklace as a choker...

A vintage hand made pendant in hammered brass with Pre Columbian pottery beads and a central mask. Hammered brass neck ring hooks in two places in the center. There are five dangles on the bottom with stone and ceramic beads and hammered brass disks. Central pendant measures 5" long and 2 7/8" across. Neck ring measures about 22" around. Etched signature on the back, 'Donna Brown'. Reminiscent of the work of Annette Nancarrow and Maya Mexico. Well made, bold design.

A modernist, heavy, sterling silver ring from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen in the highly sought after bark design.

The thick curled wrap style ring with a bark like texture measures a size 7. The shank measures 1/2" at the widest. Marked 925S KVA Denmark.

This ring can not be resized without disrupting the design.

Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!

A sterling silver brooch designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Features the company's Mother Duck and Ducklings logo. Measures 1 3/4" tall and 1 3/8" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked on the back with JHQ, Sterling and Denmark. Has some slight crimping to the edges and some minor tarnish. Hard to find piece of Danish modernist jewelry.

A rare pair of cufflinks in brass with onyx cabochons by Hubert Harmon. Signed Made in Mexico, Hubert Harmon. Each measures about 1" across. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Classic Harmon design.

A wonderfully crafted pair of 18K gold screw back earrings with suspended fresh water pearls by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston.

These earrings measure 1 1/2" long with the top measuring 3/8" across. You can see the É on the back of one and 18K on the back of the other. Beautiful condition, screw backs hold securely.

These are from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.

A pair of vintage sterling silver heart shaped earrings by Peggy Ackerly, (1921-2011), who apprenticed with Sam Kramer from 1943-64. Ackerly helped design and execute many of Kramer's most iconic pieces. These earrings are post 1968, when she began using the conjoined MA mark for Margaret Ackerly.

The heart shaped pieces swing on the curled vines that are attached to the ear wires. The earrings measure 7/8" across and 1" tall. Marked with her hallmark and sterling on the back of each one...

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A vintage, modernist sterling silver pendant necklace designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea Oy of Finland in the 'Pitsi' lace pattern.

Pendant measures 3 1/4" long including the bale and 1" across. Chain measures 25" long and has a hook closure.

Marked with the intertwined TH for Turun Hopea, Crown mark for Finland, 830 for silver standard, Town Mark for Turku and date code which looks like X7 for 1975...

An amazing 'checkerboard' sterling silver modernist necklace by Georg Jensen, #191. Designed by Ernst Forsmann. Measures 15" long and 1/2" wide. Has a hook closure and two secure safety clasps. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and 191. Wonderful condition. Heavy and intricate, looks spectacular on! A very special piece.

A well made sterling silver hand made brooch with an amethyst cabochon. Has a layer of sterling over a dark patina. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Measures 2 3/4" long and 7/8" wide. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Marked on the back Hand Made Sterling. Amethyst has natural occlusions. Very organic, abstract design.

A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a green oval cabochon, (possibly jade). Measures 1 3/8" across and 5/8" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked sterling on the back. Fine work, well crafted.

A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it...

A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet with links of leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of the clasp with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality.

A vintage pair of hand made sterling silver pierced earrings in the shape of stylized 'Eyes' by noted African American jewelry designer, Sandra Baker.

Measure 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Have posts marked 14K. Signed with the artisan's script SYB in a circle and Ster.

Opposites so frame the face when worn. They are curved for an interesting multidimensional effect. In fine condition with a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. One earring is a little more curved than the other...

A vintage hand made sterling silver and stone bracelet with stylized abstract flowers alternating with large green cabochons. Measures 7 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. Each 'flower' is unique. Green cabochons have a marbled effect. Has a box closure that snaps tightly. Marked Sterling on the closure. In wonderful condition. Heavy, feels great on!

A rare early abstract sterling silver brooch by Sam Kramer. Measures 1 3/4" high and 2" wide. Signed with an impressed mushroom and sterling on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pin back is bent at the end but seems to be original and follows the curves of the brooch. Fine example of his work.