Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals (51)

An unusual piece of repousee work in copper. This belt is made of 17 panels with Middle Eastern designs. Measures 26 1/2" long and 2 1/2" wide. Hook closure holds securely. Signed J. Simmons 1945. Well crafted and substantial. Warm patina. A very unique piece of handicraft.

A great, hard to find early necklace and bracelet set by Francisco Rebajes in heavy copper. Necklace consists of two strands of woven copper with a leaf at each end. Hooks closed in the front. Marked Rebajes on the front of one leaf and stamped Rebajes on the back of the other. Wearable length measures 17" long. One strand is a little longer than the other so it lays nicely on the neck. The bracelet measures a wearable length of 7". Marked Rebajes on the back of the leaf. Fine condition...

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" across and 4" to the top of the bale. Chain measures 28" long. Marked Made in Finland and kk in a circle. Fine condition. Nice contrasts of layers and textures.

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched brass brooch by Carence Crafters in a period design with a dark patina. Measures 2 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Marked with the conjoined CC mark inside a diamond. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely. Classic Arts and Crafts 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.

An interesting brass pendant with a nude angel with wings, in the style of Pal Kepenyes or Carl Tasha. Pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/2" high. Brass link chain measures 16" long and closes with a hook clasp. Marked on the back with a scratched in signature that looks like it starts with an 'R' or 'P' and the second name starts with a 'K'. Also has Copyright RPK. Fine condition. Great modernist design.

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.

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 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 vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva in the Rauma Lace design. Measures about 7" around and 1/2" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked P. Sarpaneva on the back of the clasp. Fine condition, warm patina. 1960's.

A vintage hand made pendant depicting what looks like an abstract woman. Bronze or brass. The head is part of the top link so it moves. Suspended from a brass chain. Pendant measures 4 1/2" long including the top link and 3" at the widest. Chain measures 19" long and has a hook closure. Nice workmanship. Very unique item.

An iconic copper, brass and enamel bracelet by Casa Maya Mexico in the much desired Kiss design. This design is pictured on the front of Sandy Hargrove's book, "Maya Jewelry". Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Has a drop that hangs 2 1/2" down. Closes securely with a bar sliding between two tubes. Marked with a partial Maya Mexico stamp. Hammered brass and copper with enamel accents. A little bit of wear to the enamel on one of the headresses. Has a little tarnish...

A modernist hand wrought pendant necklace in bronze or brass with a metallic raw gold colored gemstone. Chain has hammered curved large links with a drippy texture. Hook closure. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/4" across. Chain measures 16" long. Well made, bold design. Reminiscent of the work of Jack Boyd or Stephen Burr. Lays beautifully on the neck.

A studio hand made copper necklace collar with a lapis cabochon set in what looks like sterling silver. Made of three pieces of curved copper connected with rivets in an Arts and Crafts design. Central medallion turns for multiple effects. Hooks on the side. Measures about 16 1/2" around, (hard to be precise due to the curve). Medallion measures 2 1/2" across. Has some minor surface scratches. Not exactly symmetrical, has a hand made quality...

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 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.

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.

A large acid etched brooch by Forest Craft Guild with a central blue cabochon. Measures 2 1/2" high and 2 3/8" across. Marked Forest Craft Guild on the back. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely. Finish shows some minor wear. Classic Arts and Crafts design.