Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (631)

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring depicting a creature with an amethyst eye by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional classic Wiener design. Face measures 1" long and 3/4" across. Measures a size 7. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the back. Fine condition, has some variation to the coloring of the oxidation. Cool Mid Century design.

A vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Brooch with six dangling charms depicting various aspects of Mexico's history. Signed Myers, Sterling Mexico. Has the eagle symbol from the Mexican flag at the top and charms for an agave, the Aztec calendar, and Indian women. The last charm is marked Hernan. C. for Hernando Cortez. Very unusual and well made. Great movement! Probably pre eagle.

A rare modernist sterling silver bracelet by the noted jewelry teacher and designer, Adda Husted-Andersen. Husted-Andersen taught in NYC at the Craft Student's League and her work was exhibited as part of the 1946 landmark exhibition, "Modern Jewelry Design" at the Museum of Modern Art. This bracelet is made from flattened and curved pieces of sterling silver intertwined with three brownish green oval cabochons. Measures about 6" around with an opening of about 1"...

A petite locket in an Arts and Crafts design. Marked 800 on the back for 800 Silver and has a gold or brass wash. Has a green small stone at the bottom. Measures 1 1/8" long without the bale and 7/8" across. Very delicate.

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and Dog's Tooth pearl brooch. Measures 1 1/4" across. Has a earlier 'C' clasp. Delicate vines wrapped around Dog's Tooth pearls. Signed with conjoined CCs and sterling. Very nice condition, has a little tarnish. Classic period design.

A vintage 14K gold and sterling silver Mid Century Modernist bracelet by Betty Cooke. Has gold and silver disks connected by a curved wire. Measures about 7 1/4" around and probably can be adjusted because of the open design. Signed Cooke and 14K on the back of the gold disk and sterling on the back of the silver one. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.

A vintage modernist unusual Neck ring from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. This neck ring attaches in the back with a box clasp instead of the usual spring hinge. Much easier to put on! Measures approximately 15" around. Marked Hecho en Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 36, Sterling and with a design number. In nice condition, has a few scratches and is slightly out of round. Clasp closes tightly. Looks great on!

A wonderfully made large sterling silver repousse pendant depicting a Mayan warrior. Measures 2 1/2" across and 2 3/4" tall. Marked on the back, INAH (for Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia), in Mexico City. Also marked Hecho en Mexico, Sterling 0.925 and has the initials of the artisan, JCE. Very heavy sterling, back is also hammered. Comes with a vintage silver 23" chain, not sure if it is original to the piece. Hook closure...

A whimsical brooch made of one layer of 950 silver and two layers of Faux Tortoise Shell in the shape of a fish. Has silver inlay for the eye. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 7/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Marked 950 AR on the clasp. Has some minor scratches and tarnish. Fun design.

A wonderfully crafted sterling silver brooch with leaves and cherries by the Chicago silver firm, Kalo. Measures approximately 1 3/4" across and 2" long. Marked Hand Wrought Sterling Kalo. and 109. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Beautiful condition.

A sterling silver heavy pendant and chain by the noted Los Angeles silversmith, Allan Adler. Pendant has the stylized initials 'RF' and measures 1 7/8" across. Chain measures 20" across and closes with two hooks. Marked Allan Adler Sterling on the back of the pendant. Very minor surface scratches. Great hand made work.

A vintage hand wrought brooch of lightly hammered sterling silver with a pearl bead by MCM studio jeweler, Toni Catanzaro. Looks like an abstract bird. Measures 2 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Marked Toni Catanzaro on the back. You can see the light hammering on the flattened surfaces. Has some tarnish and light surface scratches. Fine example of her work.

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace in a design of leaves and cherry blossoms by Kalo of Chicago.

Measures about 15" long. Could be made longer with the use of an extender. Marked Kalo Sterling. Has a spring clasp that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A wonderfully constructed heavy neck ring by Andreas Mikkelsen, Denmark. Mikkelsen worked with Georg Jensen and designed modern pieces for them before striking out on his own. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked A.Mik., Denmark, and 925S. Measures 13" around with a 2 1/2" opening. Can be adjusted slightly. Meant to sit on the collar bone. Would be best on a slender neck. Fine condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral. This large pendant has a fluid, organic design. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling and Design #62. Also has Eagle #3. Measures 3 7/8" long and 2 3/4" at the widest. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a small mark on the back, but it looks like it was done during production. Large bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Classic RIC design.

An early cross brooch in Sterling Silver with Coral, Amethyst and Mother of Pearl by Matilde Poulat. Measures 1 5/8" across and 1 7/8" tall. Marked MATL, 925 and also has an etched 'E'. Has a squiggle of silver attached to the bottom by two rings. Amethyst stone is faceted. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish. Very unusual combination of stones.

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 sterling silver geometric ring by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measures 3/8" high and a size 6 1/2. Marked inside with the Antonio Crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970 and an Eagle #. Fine incised modernist design.