Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Other Metals (58)

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!

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 large copper and brass cuff bracelet with and Enamel Toro, ( Bull), from Casa Maya. Bull is outlined in brass and filled in with various shades of green enamel. Measures about 6" around with an opening of 1 1/4" and 2 5/8" tall. In very nice condition. A little out of round. Signed Maya Mexico. Looks striking on!

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.

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.

A vintage modernist hand made brooch made of lightly hammered brass adorned with trade beads of various materials, sizes, shapes and textures. Very similar in design to the Fibula brooches of Ramona Solberg, a modernist jeweler whose items were made with 'Found Objects'.

Measures about 5 1/4" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Hook closure holds securely. Can be worn with the beads up or down.

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.

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 fun pair of screw back earrings by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel. Each earring measures 1 3/4" long and 1" across. Signed Maya Mexico on the back of the screw backs. Screw backs hold securely. Copper has a little wear to the patina. Mirror images so look terrific on. Very unusual!

A vintage modernist pendant necklace by noted mid century jeweler, Winifred Mason Chenet from her highly collectible Voodoo line. This was done prior to her adding d'Haiti to her mark. Pendant measures 3" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Possibly pewter. Intricate chain is made up of silver colored squiggled links connected with brass rings and silver colored curved in links. Measures 32" long. No clasp, meant to go over the head. There is a little tarnish...

A pair of bronze clip earrings by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design. Measure 7/8" across. Clips hold tightly. Nice warm patina.

A very cool brooch by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. This brass brooch measures 2" across and 2 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. The points are curved up giving the brooch a three dimensional effect. There is some tarnish. Great mid century design.

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 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 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 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.

An Arts and Crafts period acid etched brass brooch with a central blue cabochon. Measures 2 1/2" long and 2" across. Has a 'C' clasp which holds securely. Has some minor tarnish. Nice organic design.

A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants 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 necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high...