Catalog: Estate Jewelry (697)

A vintage modernist pendant in brass with a design of copper and sterling by the noted jeweler, Ed Wiener. Measures 2" across. Signed Ed Wiener on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Has some tarnish. Very cool design.

A highly stylized Mexican sterling silver letter opener with a carved green mask, reminiscent of the work of Fred Davis. Marked on the back with an unusually stylized '925'. Measures 6 3/4" long and 1 3/8" at the widest. In very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Nice weight, interesting modernist design.

A large modernist pendant by Taxco Silversmith, Alfredo Villasana in the shape of a stylized crab. Measures 2 5/8" across and 2 3/4" tall. Marked on the back Sterling, 925, Mexico, Taxco, Eagle #2 or 3, Villasana. In very good condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. May have had a repair to one leg that can be seen as an extra bit of silver from the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a neck ring or chain. Very cool design.

An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.

A sterling silver brooch with leaves and two suspended berries 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 2 1/2" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 472. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a blue bezel set cabochon by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" across. Measures about a size 3 1/2 so currently would probably be worn as a pinky ring. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it. You can see the light hammering. Beautifully made. Great example.

A wonderful sterling silver pendant depicting Jonah and the Whale signed Sterling, E. Silbert. Measures 1 3/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Lots of detail. Well made, quality piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff with a space age design. Measures 5" around with a 1 1/8" opening and about 1" wide. Could be adjusted slightly. Has a little tarnish. Fun 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 vintage modernist bracelet and pair of earrings signed Beto, Taxco Gro and with Eagle #3. Sterling silver with onyx cabochons. Bracelet measures 6 7/8" long and 5/8" across. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Earrings are marked the same. Measure 1" long and 5/8" across. Screw backs hold tightly. Striking design and great condition.

A vintage Modernist sterling silver pair of clip earrings in an oval shape from the well known Danish Silversmith, Niels Erik From. These earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Clips hold tightly. Marked Sterling, Denmark, 925S and N. E. From. Have some minor surface scratches. Please see our other listing for the matching bracelet. Fine example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch. Reminds me of a seashell or oyster shell. Measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Raised sterling rings over a dark patina base. Signed CH Handarbeit 925. Probably German. Has a rollover clasp that closes tightly. Very nice condition, some minor surfaces scratches. Great modernist design!

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver clip earrings by the well known Japanese silversmith, Miye Matsukata, whose work was signed Janiye. These earrings are in a sunflower design. Matsukata also had a store in Boston. Each earring measures about 1" across. Marked on the back of each Janiye, Japan, Sterling 950. Clips hold tightly. Excellent craftsmanship. Pretty organic design.

A wide copper panel bracelet with Art Deco geometric patterns. Measures 7 1/4" long and 2" wide. Tarnished but will let the new owner decide how much to polish. Heavy and substantial. Cool design.

A wonderful Danish Skonvirke sterling silver brooch signed J & A for Jensen & Akerlund 1907-1937. Measures 3 5/8" long and 1 7/8" at the widest. Has two amber colored stone cabochons. Marked 830S J&A on both pieces. Beautiful Arts and Crafts design. Has an older 'C' clasp. Very nice condition. Quality piece. Beautiful classic Danish design.

A modernist bangle bracelet by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. This bracelet is about 7 1/4" around the inside but it is difficult to get an exact measurement due to the curvature. The oval shape makes it easier to slide on and off. Has the fhb mark on the the inside. Also marked Sterling. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches. Well crafted, lays nicely on the wrist.

A modernist sterling silver ring #141 by Georg Jensen, designed by Henning Koppel. Measures about 6.5 - 7. Has a lightly textured surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #141. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant by Sten and Laine in Finland with a large faceted central crystal. Measures about 1" wide and 1 1/2" high including the bale. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925 for sterling, Town mark for Turku and X7 for 1976. Very nice condition. There is a slight ding to the edge, but may be original. Large bale will accommodate a neck ring or chain. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.