Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (641)

A pair of modernist Pre Columbian sterling silver bird earrings by Graziella Laffi. These earrings have blue enamel on the eyes and on the front of the screw backs. These earrings are mirror images so frame your face when worn. Measures 1 1/8" across and 1 7/8" long. Screw backs hold securely. Wonderful condition. Signed Peru, G. Laffi, 925. Great attention to detail! Classic Laffi design.

A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

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 sterling silver foliate brooch by Alphonse La Paglia who was a designer for Georg Jensen, USA. There is another version of this brooch done for Georg Jensen, USA also marked 126 and both were designed by La Paglia. Measures 2 3/8" long and 1 7/8" wide. Marked International Sterling La Paglia Designed 126. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Has a little tarnish and a tiny ding on the front leaf. Well made and heavy.

A modernist Sterling Silver hammered and chased brooch by Ed Levin in the form of a Dove with an amethyst colored eye. Measures 1 5/8" across and 2" tall. Marked LEVIN, Sterling BENN VT. Mid 20th Century. Very nice condition. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.

A vintage modernist beaded necklace from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Made up of two strands of brushed sterling beads and a central clasp with what looks like an obsidian bezel set stone. The stone has tiny flecks of gold. Measures approximately 17" long. One strand is longer than the other so that it lays correctly when worn. The strands connect on both sides of the clasp. The clasp could be worn to the front, side or back...

A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a sterling wire overlay. Marked Sterling and 'the silversmith', which has been associated with mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. Measures approximately 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 7/8" at the widest. Has some tarnish and surface scratches. Nice contrast between the oxidized and polished silver. Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Looks great on!

A very detailed sterling silver link bracelet with alternating Totem Pole characters and Rolling Log motifs. Measures 6 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Hook closure holds tightly. Marked Sterling. Fine quality.

A pair of David Andersen sterling silver and red Guilloche enamel double sided cuff links. Marked D-A and the scales hallmark, Norway, sterling and 925S. Deep red color, very nice condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant probably designed by Bjorn Sigurd Ostern for David Andersen, Norway. Four overlapping layers of curved sterling with four cascading dangles in a wave pattern. Measures 2 7/8" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Signed David-Andersen, Norway, Sterling, 925S. In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish. Comes with a 19" sterling silver snake chain. Would look great on a chain or neck ring. Circa 1970s. Wonderful modernist design.

An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A lovely hand made sterling silver brooch constructed of two thick curled wires meeting under a large Chrysoprase cabochon. One end of each wire is hammered flat for an interesting effect. Measures 3 1/4" long and 1" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked .925 for Sterling and with a jeweler's hammer maker's mark. In very nice condition. Stone has a beautiful apple green color. Well crafted 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 pair of hammered sterling silver screw back earrings with hanging disks signed Myra. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sterling on the back of the screw back. Screw backs hold properly. Warm patina. Well constructed.

A vintage Art Deco style sterling silver and marcasite lapel watch brooch by Gotham. Has a wind up mechanism which runs fine. Marked Sterling and the number 1. Has some numbers scratched on the back of the brooch part. Crystal is in nice condition. Missing one marcasite near the top of the brooch. Rollover clasp holds tightly. Blue enameled hands. Very pretty watch.

A well constructed geometric sterling silver bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has two hinges and a box clasp that closes securely. Minor tarnish and surface scratches. Weighs about 77 gr. Marked Mexico, 925 and some other letters and numbers that are hard to read. Looks and feels great on!

A very rare sterling silver bracelet by Salvador Teran. Depicts a stylized Archer or Creature in a shadowbox design. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico, Design #157 and Eagle #36. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 3/8" at the widest. Has a tongue and box closure which snaps tightly and a safety chain. In fine condition with some tarnish and a little wear to the inside darkened area. Collector quality.