Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (613)

A organic, sterling silver brutalist ring by Henery Steig. Measures about a size 6, but can be resized without affecting the hallmark because it is on the side. Marked Sterling inside on one side and Steig on the inside on the other. Heavy and substantial. Great example of Steig's work.

A modernist sterling silver bangle bracelet, #155 by Georg Jensen, designed by Nan Ditzel. Measures approximately 8" around. Measures 2 5/8" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #155. Also marked with London import marks, GJL, 925, and other import marks. In very nice condition with some minor surface scratches. Great modernist design.

An interesting sterling silver cuff bracelet with a circular disk covered with circles of varying sizes. Disk measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Cuff measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4". It can be adjusted slightly. Marked 925 and with a signature that we don't recognize. Has a little tarnish. Fun mid century design.

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This brooch, executed in sterling silver with an interesting marbleized stone, measures 2 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

A classic Georg Jensen sterling silver tie bar, design 76 with the original box. Measures 2 1/4" long and 3/8" across. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, Sterling Denmark and design 76. Box has remnants of original price sticker. Snaps closed. Tie bar has some minor scratches. Quality piece.

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff with a space age design. Measures 5" around with a 1 1/8" opening and about 1" wide. Could be adjusted slightly. Has a little tarnish. Fun design.

An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham. Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish. Wonderful design!

A sterling silver modernist Hand Made pendant suspended from its original sterling neck ring by the Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long including the bale and 1 1/2" at the widest. Neck ring measures about 17" around and closes securely with a hook clasp. Pendant is marked with the script signature R. Gera and 925. Clean modernist lines. Well crafted.

A vintage sterling silver hair comb with four faceted oval purple prong set stones. Has two elongated combs that cross to hold it in place. Signed on the back EYF Sterling. Measures 3 3/8" tall and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Great modernist design.

A sterling silver necklace in an Arts and Crafts design signed Peruzzi, Boston, and Sterling. Central design measures 4" across and 1 1/4" long including the dangle. Necklace measures 14 1/2" long. Could be made longer if needed with an extender. Warm patina, quality piece.

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Eagle mark and 159 for the style number. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs function properly. Depict some kind of highly stylized Dancing creature or person. Fine condition. Nice contrast between the polished silver and darkened background. Great modernist design!

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it...

A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.

A modernist sterling silver ring #A112 by Georg Jensen, designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube. Measures 7.25. Has a highly polished surface. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925 S Denmark and style #A112. In very nice condition with minor nicks and scratches. Great modernist design.

A modernist sterling silver bangle bracelet with an oval green mottled cabochon. Not sure if it is some kind of turquoise or agate. Signed 925, Peru and what looks like Elias. Measures about 6 3/4" around. Squeeze closure holds securely. Front design measures 1 1/4" long and 1" wide. Has some tarnish and is slightly out of round. Interesting construction. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A well constructed, hand hammered abstract brooch in thick sterling silver. Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back mpm and Sterling. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Quality piece.

An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling with an amber insert, can be worn on either side for 2 different looks. One side has an off center triangular cut out and the other side uses beveled prongs to hold the amber in place. You can see lots of marbling when it is held up to the light. Signed on the bottom, LOBEL, Sterling. Even the bale is curved differently on the front and back. Measures 1" across and 1 1/2" high including the bale...

An early sterling silver repousee brooch, #31 by Georg Jensen, in a classic design.

Measures about 1" long and 3/4" wide. Marked for Georg Jensen with the early GJ in a square, (used from 1933-44), 925, Sterling, Denmark, and style #31.

Has an earlier style trombone clasp that holds securely. Fine condition with some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Wonderful example of Arts & Crafts Danish design.