Catalog: Estate Jewelry (690)

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 striking sterling silver brooch depicting two intertwined Pre Columbian creatures by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.

Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Has two layers of thick sterling.

Measures 2 1/4" high and 1 5/8" across. The clasp is missing the rollover but functions securely as a 'C' clasp. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Well made and impressive. Striking design!

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen.

The cuff is made from thick sterling with a molten like texture. Measures 6" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. This size can not be adjusted.

Marked 925S, KVA, Danmark and with the AM hallmark of Anton Michelsen. Note that Denmark is spelled Danmark, so not originally for export.

Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!

Rare example.

A vintage modernist bronze heavy pendant necklace designed by Unn Tangerud for UNI David Andersen, Norway.

Measures 24" long. The pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Signed UNI D-A Norway, Bronse and Design Unn Tangerud.

In very fine condition. Circa 1970s. Spring clasp holds securely.

Lots of movement.

A rare brooch and earrings set by noted Sausalito Mid 20th century jeweler, Loyola Fourtane. She and her husband were jewelers and artists and worked from their houseboat in Sausalito, California from the 1930's -50's.

This set is made of sterling silver with copper and brass embellishments and what look like carnelian cabochons.

Brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely...

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 rare modernist ring by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver, 'Birth of a Crater'. This ring is part of his earlier series called Space. Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925H, Finnish silver standard mark, date code for 1969, Sterling and Finland. The front of the ring measures 1 1/2" across. Ring is a size 7-7.5. Very nice condition. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Pendant measures almost 2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Marked Made in Finland on the back of the pendant. Chain measures 27" long and has a hook closure. Nice warm patina. We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.

An unusual sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central pair of three dimensional birds sitting on a raised round green gemstone, (maybe Chrysoprase) cabochon. Maybe Doves or Lovebirds? Bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 7/8". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and tarnish. A little out of round. Some numbers on the outside, maybe 925 but only a partial strike. Has a very Mid Century Scandinavian feel to it...

A finely crafted hammered sterling silver bracelet with six green, oval cabochons in an Arts and Crafts design.

Measures 6 3/4" long and 1 1/4"high. Hook closure holds securely. Fine condition with minor tarnish.

Delicate organic design.

A wonderful, modernist sterling silver link bracelet by the Swedish jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Made up of five curved links with an abstract design and a hook clasp. Marked with ICO for the maker, Crown mark for Sweden, Z8 for 1950, Town mark for Stockholm, and the Silver Standard mark for Sweden. Measures about 7 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Hook clasp holds securely. Fine condition, quality piece.

An amazing modernist sterling silver ring from Finland designed by Kari Saarinen for Kaunis Koru. High vertical sterling encased faceted crystal or quartz design.

Marked on the inside KSa for the designer, Finland silver standard, 925, and U7 for 1973. Also marked with the stylized back to back KK for Kaunis Koru.

About a size 6.5, can be adjusted down if needed.

In very fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

A great example of Scandinavian modernist design...

A sterling silver vintage necklace consisting of 10 bar shaped links and 5 graduated layered shields.

This modernist necklace measures 16" long and 1" at the widest. Has a hand made hook closure that holds securely. There is some minor surface wear and tarnish. Thick sterling, nice contrast between dark and polished patina.

We have seen this same design with Taxco, Mexico hallmarks on the back but this one is unmarked. Lays nicely on the neck.

A very long sterling silver curved brooch by noted San Francisco silversmith, Franz Bergmann.

Measures 5" long and 1" at the widest. Signed with the artisan's conjoined FB and sterling.

Constructed of three curved thick sterling wires with connectors. Features a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish. The pin closure is slightly bent.

Would look fantastic on a lapel of either a man or a woman. Fine example.

A vintage sterling silver, turquoise and ironwood brooch made by Nicholas Gambino for White Hogan of Scottsdale, AZ. Measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" tall. Signed NG, the mark for White Hogan and Sterling on the back. Rollover clasp holds tightly. In very nice condition. Outstanding design.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.

A vintage sterling silver parure by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), design number 5127, in a classic design.

Necklace measures 15 3/4" long with the central pendant measuring 1 1/2" high and 2 1/2" across. The central pendant can be detached and worn as a brooch. The pin part is missing and would have to be replaced. The part of the catch that swings over to hold the pin in place is also missing. The necklace has a box clasp that holds securely...

A vintage very large Pal Kepenyes Milagros necklace. Brass with a copper wash on some of the Milagros. Signed Pal Kepenyes in script on the back. Measures about 17" around. Hook closure. Very nice condition. Incredible design!