Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals (51)

A large copper, brass and silver cuff bracelet from Casa Maya with two large stylized birds. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 1/2" tall. In nice condition, has some minor surface scratches. A little out of round, some wear to the edges and some tarnish. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!

A vintage modernist hand made bracelet made of hammered brass. Adorned with beads of various materials, sizes, shapes and textures. Look like wood, bone, ceramic and possibly seeds. Reminds us of the work of Ramona Solberg, a modernist jeweler whose items were made with 'Found Objects'. Measures about 8" around. Measures about 2" at the widest. Very interesting piece.

A large copper and brass bracelet with alternating hammered and smooth panels from Casa Maya in Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" long and 2 3/4" at the widest. In very nice condition, has some minor tarnish. Has a box clasp that snaps tightly. Signed Maya Mexico, and style # 237. Looks striking on! Very substantial.

An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry. This copper pendant measures 5 1/4" long and 1 7/8" across. The braided leather thong measures about 19" long and closes with a sterling spring clasp. The pendant is signed with an impressed fleur de lis hallmark on the back. Great hammering. There is some tarnish. Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.

An unusual large copper, brass and ceramic cuff bracelet from Casa Maya. Depicts a man reclining. His body is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. His head is made from some kind of pottery or ceramic and held in place with a brass headband. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 3/8" tall. In nice condition, a few tiny areas of missing enamel and the man has a chip on his nose...

A wonderful modernist organic openwork brooch in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Measure 2 1/8" tall and 2" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has the GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition. Great modernist design.

An unusual brass hair comb with a cut out design, small stone cabochon and long teeth in an Arts and Crafts period design. Measures 4 7/8" long, and 3 inches at the widest. The stone has a blue green cast with black striations, not sure what it is. Comb has some tarnish. There is some slight bending to the teeth. Curved for better fit. Classic Arts and Crafts period 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 striking cuff bracelet by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. This bracelet is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 1 3/4" wide. Signed with her stylized 'chenet'. Wonderfully hand made work.

A wonderful pair of modernist earrings by Maya Mexico that match the iconic Armadillo bracelet. These screw back earrings, in brass with copper accents measure 2 1/4" long from the top of the screw back and about 2" across. Marked Maya Mexico on the back of each screw back. Screw backs close tightly. In very nice condition with minor wear. Outstanding design.

A vintage Arts and Crafts acid etched brass brooch with a curled up lizard design. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2 1/4" wide. Has a 'C' clasp that holds tightly. Nice example.

A great example of Finland Modernist design, a necklace of bronze with a central Tiger's Eye cabochon by Pentti Sarpaneva for Kalevala Koru. Pendant measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 26" long. Marked Made in Finland and kk in a circle. Nice condition, one of the rays may be slightly bent. Dark patina contrasts well with the color of the stone.

A fine example of Arts and Crafts period metalwork, an acid etched brooch with a green marbled agate cabochon. Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Curved for a three dimensional effect. Nice work, pretty green stone.

A vintage modernist copper and brass bracelet and matching earrings. Great mid century design. Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 3/4" wide. Closes with a fold over clasp. Has a safety chain. Matching earrings measure 1 1/4" across and have clips that hold tightly. Copper with brass overlay. Well made and bold design.

A modernist pair of dangle earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet. According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive. These earrings have a smooth finish on the top and a hammered texture on the bottom. Chenet used some oxidation for an interesting contrast...

A vintage modernist bronze pendant by Jorma Laine. This pendant which shows a couple in Conversation is a classic Finnish Modernist design. Measures 2 1/8" long including the bale and 3/4" across. Chain measures 27" long. Marked on the back Jorma Laine Finland Bronze. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A pair of acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period brooches by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago. Larger brooch measures 3 3/8" long and 1 1/2" high. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Smaller brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2" high. These brooches came together. The smaller one is not marked. Both brooches have 'C' clasps that hold securely. May be purchased as a set or individually.

A fine modernist bracelet by Maya Mexico that is in the iconic Armadillo design made famous by Hector Aguilar. This bracelet, in brass with copper accents measures 7" long and about 2 1/4" across. Unsigned. Hook closure holds securely. Has tarnish and shows wear to the finish. Will let the new owner decide how much to polish. Outstanding design. Heavy and bold.