Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (616)

An Arts and Crafts period sterling silver necklace with a carnelian colored cabochon and two matching beads.

Pendant measures 1" high and 1 1/4" wide. Chain measures about 20" long. The pendant is marked 925 on the back. Spring clasp holds securely.

Interesting double chain design. Fine condition, warm patina.

An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!

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 modernist sterling silver heavy link bracelet signed Gra Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The links slope towards one direction for a three dimensional effect. Measures 8" long and 1/2" across. Has a hook closure which holds securely. Marked Gra Wun and Sterling on the back. His sterling jewelry is hard to find. Well made and fine condition.

An amazing 17" long sterling and wood handled carving knife by Hector Aguilar. Handle is made of sterling silver and rosewood. Marked with the conjoined HA 940 Taxco, Taller Borda and Eagle #9 on the handle. Marked with the conjoined HA, Taxco and Made in Mexico on the steel blade. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Outstanding design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 2 1/8" long and 1 1/4"wide. Marked with the script signature, Denmark and 925S. Part of his 'Modern Line'. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. The pin closure has a slight bend in the middle. In nice condition with very minor surface scratches. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

An unusual modernist sterling silver ring with coiled silver wires by the firm Jens Peter Clausen Guðjónsson of Iceland. Signed JENS 925S, Hand Made and Iceland. Measures about a size 7. The top sits 5/8" high and measures about 1 1/4" across. Has a brutalist, asymmetrical feel. There is a small fracture on the bottom that looks original. This design really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a blue bezel set cabochon by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" across. Measures about a size 3 1/2 so currently would probably be worn as a pinky ring. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it. You can see the light hammering. Beautifully made. Great example.

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.

A vintage brutalist ring in sterling silver with turquoise and coral cabochons. Measures about a size 10 1/2. Face measures 1 5/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Could be Native American or a studio piece. Fine condition. Heavy and substantial.

An early vintage Solje brooch in 830 silver from Norway by Frank Juhls. Measures 1 3/8" across and 2 7/8" long. Marked F. Juhls Kautokeino 830S and Haandarbejde for hand made. 'C' clasp holds securely. Has just a little tarnish. Great classic design.

A vintage sterling brooch by Aksel Holmsen featuring a 2 Kroner 1914 centennial Norwegian coin. Marked with the crossed jewelers bench tools maker's hallmark, 830S for the silver standard and the initials N.M. Measures 2 1/4" across and 2 1/4" high. Has an early 'C' clasp which holds securely. Warm patina, lots of detail. Great Arts and Crafts feel.

A sterling silver modernist bangle bracelet by noted Mid Century jeweler, Caroline Gleick Rosene. This bracelet is textured on some surfaces and smooth on others for an interesting contrasting effect. Marked Sterling Rosene on the inside. The mark is partially struck. Measures approximately 8" around. The bangle is easy to put on because of the oval shape. Great example of Mid Century studio jewelry.

A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.

Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.

This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Thick sterling, wonderful three dimensional feel.

A well made, hand wrought sterling silver bracelet with 6 links having abstract flower design overlays. Measures 8 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. Has a hook closure which holds securely. Marked Sterling. Nice warm patina. Has a very hand made feel. Reminds us of the work of Janiye.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch designed by Gertrude Engel for Anton Michelsen, from Sweden. Measure 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a brown swirled oval cabochon. Marked with the MIC hallmark and the three crowns silver standard mark used by Anton Michelsen when in Stockholm, Sweden from 1946-63. Also marked with S for the town mark, A9 for 1951 and Engel. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina...

A sterling silver stick pin from Shreve & Company, San Francisco, with green and red enamel in a Christmas Holiday design. Also has styled initials, maybe CH on the front.

Measures 2 1/4" long and the decorated part is 5/8" across. Marked Shreve & Co on the back.

In fine condition. Wonderful Arts and Crafts design.