Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (619)

A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This abstract pendant features a person on a swing that can be seen from the front or back. It measures 2 5/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Original chain measures 23" long and has a secure spring clasp. Chain is marked with the mark for Kultateollisuus, Ky, the Finnish National mark and 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland...

A vintage modernist hand made sterling ring with a pearl in a size 6.5. Has two points, one topped with a pearl and the other topped with a silver ball. Reminiscent of the work of Russell Secrest and Ronald Pearson, but unsigned.

Measures about 6 1/2. Sits 5/8" above the finger. Has some minor scratches. Dark, warm patina.

Very interesting design.

A vintage, heavy sterling silver bracelet by the Taxco firm, Taller de Los Ballesteros. Marked with the design number 62, Stylized B surrounded by Taller de Los Ballesteros Taxco, Eagle #42, and Sterling 925. Measures 7" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a secure snap in closure and a safety chain. Thick sterling incised links in a geometric pattern. Great classic design. Fine condition and high quality.

A vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with a 1 1/4" opening. Just shy of about 2" wide. Marked LDH, Mexico, and 925 for Sterling. Also has the Eagle #8 mark. In very good condition, some minor surface scratches. Has some minor indentations along the edges at back. Weighs 77 grams. Feels great on.

A bold, modernist solid sterling silver ring by the noted Danish jewelry designer, Jens Asby. Measures between a 6.5 and 7. Front measures 5/8" wide and 1" across. Marked with the JA in a shield, Denmark, Hand Made and 925S. Has a few minor dings and surface scratches. Feels like you are wearing something special when you have it on! Great design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring with two orbs surrounded by multiple ribbons by Elis Kauppi's studio Kupittaan Kulta Oy, Turku Finland. A sleek Mid Century Modern design.

Measures about a size 7.5 but may be able to be resized without affecting the hallmarks because they are on the side.

In very nice condition with minor tarnish, tiny nicks along the edge of the band and some minor surface scratches.

Marked with the Anvil, Finland and 925S...

An abstract sterling silver and exotic wood pendant suspended from the original riveted chain by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 3" long including the bale and 1 1/4" across. The 18" chain is made up of flattened sterling bars connected with rivets. Has a hook closure. Has a very industrial feel.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

An unusual Taxco Mexican sterling silver or better necklace with central Pre Columbian carved green masks and cabochons.

The necklace measures 18" long. The central part measures 8" across and 1 1/2" at the widest. Spring closure holds securely. Unmarked. Has interesting long prongs to hold the masks in place.

Very intricate work. Deep green color. Fine quality.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings in the Boomerang or Peak pattern by Hans Hansen, Denmark designed by Bent Gabrielsen. These screw back earrings measure 1 1/4" long, 3/8" across, and are marked with the conjoined HH, 925S, Denmark and style number 432. Screw backs hold securely. In nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage hand made Danish silver and moonstone brooch by Hans Nicolajsen Hansen, who worked in Copenhagen from 1921-37. Signed with his conjoined HNH & Co, Eneret and 830S. Measures 2 1/4" long and 5/8" across. Lightly hammered. 'C' clasp holds tightly. Wonderful example of Danish silversmithing.

A vintage brooch by Anders Ring from Roskilde, Denmark in amber and sterling silver. Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Has a safe rollover clasp that holds tightly. You can see the natural sediment in the amber. Marked A. Ring 925S. Looks hand made. Has an arts and crafts feel.

A vintage hand wrought Modernist sterling pendant and neck ring with a large turquoise stone. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked sterling on the back. Neck ring measures about 15" around. Hook closure holds securely. Neck ring is also marked sterling. Both pieces have a dark patina. Pendant would also look great on a thick chain. Wonderfully crafted and fine quality.

A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.

A vintage heavy sterling brooch depicting a gnarled branch by the noted Maine Silversmith, Condon Kuhl. There is also a sterling pendant in the shape of a Ginko leaf by the same artist. The pendant can be hooked onto the branch and worn together.

The brooch measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Heavy and solid. The Ginko pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 3/4" across. Has delicate texturing on the surface...

A modernist large brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.

Measures 1 3/4" across and 3 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, minor surface scratches and a little extra solder where the wire is attached which is original. Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.

Classic LOBEL design.

A sterling silver brooch #362 by Georg Jensen, designed by Ibe Dahlquist.

Measures about 1 1/2" across and 1 5/8" high. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style #362.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. In fine condition with some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Wonderful example of modern Danish design.

An amazing 'checkerboard' sterling silver modernist necklace by Georg Jensen, #191. Designed by Ernst Forsmann. Measures 15" long and 1/2" wide. Has a hook closure and two secure safety clasps. Marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and 191. Wonderful condition. Heavy and intricate, looks spectacular on! A very special piece.

A 14K gold and sterling silver hand wrought necklace with three layers of molten, drippy dangles by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004). The necklace measures about 21 1/2" long. The central pendant measures 3 1/2" across and drops down 2 1/2" long. There are gold square bead spacers on the top row, The ends of the drips appear to be gold or have a gold wash. Marked Berridge Sterling and 14K on the hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Fine condition...