Catalog: Estate Jewelry (690)

A pair of Antonio Pineda sterling silver cuff links in a modernist concave design. Marked Hecho en Mexico, 970, Eagle 17. Measure approximately 1" long, 5/8" wide and 3/8" high. Heavy tarnish and some scratches. Toggles work fine. Heavy and substantial.

An Arts and Crafts hand made acid etched brooch in German Silver or Pewter by the documented Chicago firm, BRANDT that was active 1914-1923. Signed with an impressed BRANDT.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Not flat but curved for an interesting effect. Has a replaced rollover clasp that holds securely.

Classic design.

A pair of Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver bar pins or brooches by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Each has a central fresh water dog tooth pearl.

They may be purchased separately or as a pair.

The longer one measures about 2 1/2" long and 1/4" wide. The shorter one measures 2" long and 1/4" wide.

Both brooches are marked on the back with Hand Made, Art Silver Shop, conjoined TASS hallmark, and Sterling.

Beautifully crafted, each has a warm patina...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooch with two layers of silver and an oval cabochon. Could be a stone or art glass. Has some inclusions and a pattern underneath.

Measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has some minor crimping which looks original. The bottom layer has some oxidation for a contrasting effect. There are some minor surface scratches.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A domed shadow box brooch by noted Taxco silversmith, Antonio Pineda in a Pre Columbian Monkey design.

This piece is marked with the Antonio Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 for better than sterling silver and Eagle #17. Measures 1 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.

Well crafted, classic Taxco design.

A vintage modernist 800 Silver buckle with a brutalist design. Signed on the back with the studio artist's initials, 'RA' and 800.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 1 7/8" wide. Has a three dimensional design that resembles the surface of the moon.

Fine condition, substantial piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. Has alternating sterling bars and dotted spheres. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Hecho en Mexico and 925. Measures 15 3/4" long. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Clasp snaps securely. Pre Eagle- Pre 1948. Classic RIC design. We have a pair of Ric earrings in another listing that would go well with this necklace. Will combine shipping.

A sterling silver buckle by the American Modernist Jeweler, Paul Lobel. Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/4" wide. Has a thick sterling wire design on the top. Marked LOBEL Sterling. Has some minor tarnish. Classic Lobel design. Quality piece.

A first design period heavy sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling, 'River of Life'. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 1 1/4" wide. Marked with the incised WS in a circle mark, and 980. Has some scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. Weighs 113 grams. A true find for the collector.

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely...

An early pair of cuff links by American Modernist Jeweler, Ed Levin in sterling silver with floating cultured pearls. Insides of disks are oxidized for a nice contrast. Measure 3/4" across. Toggles work properly. Marked LEVIN Sterling. Some tarnish on the undersides. Classic Ed Levin.

A modernist pendant in bronze designed by Jorma Laine, made in Finland. Depicts some kind of Viking creature with horns, very stylized.

This pendant measures 4" long and 2 1/8" wide. Original chain measures 25" long and has a hook clasp that holds securely. Pendant is signed Jorma Laine, Finland and Bronze.

Fine condition. Bold design.

A vintage hand wrought Sterling Silver reticulated floral brooch. Measures 2 3/4" across and 1 1/4" at the widest. Signed Handwrought, Sterling and with an impressed mark that looks like a flower pot. Has a rollover clasp that hold securely. The brooch is thick sterling and curved, not flat. In fine condition with very minor surface wear and a little tarnish. Classic Arts and Crafts period piece.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with eight lightly hammered leaf shaped dangles of graduated sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). Berridge referred to these types of designs as mobiles.

The necklace measures about 16" around, and the longest drop falls 1 3/4". Marked Berridge Sterling on the back of one leaf and Berridge Hand Made on the underside of the hook clasp. The hook closes securely. An extender could be added if needed...

A heavy, geometric sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Signed RJP, Eagle #3, 925, Mexico and Sterling. Measures 7" long and 1" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Also has a safety chain for added security. Deep incised design. Thick silver. Feels great on.

A vintage, modernist sterling silver ring designed by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea Oy of Finland. Design measures 1 3/8" long and 1" across. Ring measures about a 4.5 now. Marked with the intertwined TH for Turun Hopea, Crown mark for Finland, 830H for silver standard, Town Mark for Turku and date code which looks like L7 for 1964. Nice weight and condition. Great design.

A sterling silver bird shaped brooch and /or a modernist abstract brooch with a pearl by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby. May purchase individually or together.

The bird brooch measures 1" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked fhb, and Sterling on the back. Fine condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. Rollover clasp holds securely. This is one of her classic designs.

The modernist brooch measures 1 1/8" long and 3/4" high...

An amazing modernist sterling silver ring with an central agate cabochon by Jens Peter Clausen Guðjónsson of Iceland. Signed JENS 925S. Measures about a size 7- 7.5. The top sits 1" high and measures about 3/4" across. Has an interesting texture on the sides. Heavy sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.