Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links with green (possibly jade) cabochons by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional design. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the bars. Toggles work fine. Fine condition. Cool Mid Century design.

A brutalist, hand wrought, modernist sterling silver pendant in a design resembling a boulder.

Measures about 2 3/4" long including the bale and 3/4" at the widest. Large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Can be worn with the hook from the bale facing the front or back.

Has some scuffs and a little tarnish. Adds to the brutalist nature of the piece so not sure if some of it is original.

Fine quality, heavy, solid piece.

A vintage pair of modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark in a three dimensional block design. Measure 1 1/4" long, 1/4" high and 1/2" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Also have the number 643 on the side of the toggles. Toggle clasps hold securely. In nice condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark, designed by Karl Gustav Hansen with heart shaped links. This bracelet is design #237 and has the larger hearts and the earlier closure. This design was often additionally hallmarked with the Georg Jensen mark.

Measures 6 3/4" long and about 7/8" at the widest. The convex hearts curve slightly so the bracelet lays nicely on the wrist.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S...

A vintage sterling silver abstract pendant with a pearl in a free flowing organic design. Marked with a maker's hallmark of DW in a square and 925. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended on a silk or satin cord. Has a large bale so could be worn on a neck ring or thick chain. Fine condition. Interesting contrast between smooth and textured sterling surfaces.

A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.

Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.

Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, Silver, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with large moonstone bezel set cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, classic Antonio.

A vintage Native American cuff bracelet signed ML with two oval bezel set turquoise cabochons. Two layers of silver, probably sterling.

Measures about 5 1/4" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1 1/4" wide at one end and 3/4" wide at the other end. Signed with the artisan's initials, 'ML'. Weighs 85 grams.

Better for a smaller wrist. Fine condition, deep blue color, may be Bisbee turquoise, but not sure.

High quality craftsmanship.

A very unusual brooch constructed of a branch of exotic wood layered with sterling silver and adorned with pearls.

Measures 2 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Well crafted, warm patina.

A sterling silver modernist bracelet, probably from Finland, in the style of Lapponia or Matti J. Hyvarinen. Thick brushed sterling in a glacial design. Measures 7" long and 1/2" at the widest. Has a snap in clasp which is hidden and holds securely. Also has a safety catch. Marked with what looks like TSD, or ISO, and 925S on the tongue of the clasp. Could use a little cleaning, we have just lightly wiped with a polishing rag. Will leave that to the discretion of the new owner...

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 sterling silver modernist brooch by Helen Scheier Adelman, (1909-1999), American Mid Century jeweler. This brooch depicts two antelope in thick polished sterling with a darker bumpy surface enamel background.

Measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/8" at the widest. Signed Adelman and Sterling on the back. Nice contrast between the darkened rough and shiny layers. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches.

Classic Adelman design.

A vintage silver, turquoise, and coral early brooch by Matilde 'Matl' Poulat. Made in three pieces. Measures 1 1/2" long and 1" wide. Marked Matl 0925, Hecho en Mexico. In very nice condition. Petite, and very well made. Pre Eagle.

A sterling silver hand wrought necklace with sixteen cascading prong set Austrian cut crystals of various sizes by the mid century modernist studio jeweler, Ruth Berridge, (1921-2004).

The necklace measures about 14 1/2" long, and the longest drop falls 3". Marked Berridge on the back of both parts of the clasp. The two hooks hold securely. An extender could be added if needed.

Fine condition. This piece is from her estate. Very delicate work from a gifted artist.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a large triangular shaped bezel set raw amethyst stone by Helga Narsakka for Kaunis Koru, Finland. Signed HN for the designer, National Mark, 916H for the silver purity, Town Mark, K7 for 1963 and KK for the Maker. Measures 2" across and 1 1/8" high. Minor tarnish. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Pretty deep purple color. Would also look lovely worn with a converter on a neck ring.

A vintage modernist solid sterling silver ring by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about a size 7. Marked with the conjoined HH for Hans Hansen, 13 for the design number, Denmark and 925S. In nice condition with a warm patina. Minor scratches. Thick sterling. Classic example of Hans Hansen's work.

A pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in a modernist, whimsical creature design. Have a polished layer of sterling over an oxidized background for an interesting contrast.

Signed Sigi Tasco in the back of one earring, and Sterling, Made in Mexico, around an eagle mark on the back of the other. Have great detail, and are mirror images.

Measure 1 7/8"long and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.

Fine condition, have a little tarnish...

A vintage sterling silver hand wrought brooch with a Poppy theme by Stavre Gregor Panis.

Measures 1 1/2" across. Marked with the SGP in a shield hallmark and Sterling. Light hammering. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a warm patina with minor tarnish.

Fine Arts and Crafts design.