Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Silver (619)

A detailed modernist bracelet in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy Vidal.

Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Fold over clasp holds securely.

Has the 3V maker's mark, introduced in 1970, also known as the flower mark on the back.

Fine example of Canadian MCM design.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pair of earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark, Sterling, style number 115 and FRIDL on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling.

Opposites so frame the face when worn. Thick sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Earrings measure 7/8" long and 1/2" across. Screw backs work fine.

Fine condition with some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Her pieces are hard to find...

A sterling silver artist signed hinged bracelet in a modernist design with a second layer of abstract shapes. Marked P L Garré, for Phyllis L. Garré (1920-2018), a self taught artisan who started her third career of jewelry making in Washington state. Also marked Hand Wrought Sterling and 181 which may be a style number.

Measures approximately 7" around and 1 1/4" at the widest. Weighs 52 gr. Has a secure slide in tongue closure and a safety chain...

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.

This swirled brooch measures 1 1/2" tall and 1 7/8" across. Has a partial fhb mark on the back. Also marked Sterling.

Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches.

Classic Boothby design.

A sterling silver modernist brooch by the well known silversmith, Ronald Pearson. Measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Marked Pearson Sterling on the back. In very nice condition with a little tarnish. Interesting crimped design.

A sterling silver pendant necklace with a Tiger's Eye cabochon in a modernist design. Marked with what looks like KL in a Circle, 925, © and 1974. So far we have been unable to identify the silversmith. This pendant has a little tarnish.

Pendant measures 2" long and 1 3/8" across the widest area. The chain measures 16 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp marked 925 with another tiny mark. May be an 'S'...

A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Very striking, well crafted design.

An interesting hand made abstract reticulated pendant with an oval bezel set green stone. The top piece swings on the inverted 'U' shaped silver wire.

Measures 2 1/8" high and 1 3/8" at the widest. 20" chain is marked 900 and closes with a secure spring clasp. The pendant and chain have some tarnish.

Very unusual design. Well crafted.

A striking sterling silver buckle with an overlay depicting a Pre Columbian creature by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.

Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Has two layers of sterling.

Measures 2 1/2" long in total and 1 1/8" high. Can accommodate a belt 1" wide. Has a swivel with teeth to hold the belt in place.

Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is a small crimp to one corner.

Well made and unique...

A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco with a modernist, geometric design. Made up of six hinged slightly curved links with a somewhat hidden clasp. Nice contrast between the raised polished sterling and the oxidized background.

Marked STA for the artisan, Taxco, Mexico and 925 for sterling. No eagle mark so probably before 1949.

Measures 7 1/2" around and 7/8" wide...

A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet with a prong set faceted sapphire jewel. Heavy sterling abstract design. It could be some sort of creature with a sapphire eye, but not sure.

Hand wrought sterling with a thick overlay. Slightly tapered at the ends.

Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted slightly.

Marked Sterling multiple times on the inside...

A modernist sterling silver bracelet by Ed Levin with a spiral design.

Measures about 8" around and about 1" at the widest. Marked © Ed Levin and Sterling. Somewhat adjustable due to the open design.

Fine condition, has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Classic Levin design. We don't think this is available for purchase new anymore. Catches the light when it moves!

A well crafted, hand wrought lightly hammered sterling necklace with what we think is a carnelian cabochon on a dangling pendant. It is signed on the back with a stylized 'T' and sterling.

Measures about 15 1/2" around...

A sterling silver hammered bangle bracelet by Guglielmo Cini. Probably from when the company was in Boston. Has an Arts and Crafts feel. Even the edges are hammered for a shimmering effect.

Measures 7 7/8" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs 30 Gr, thick sterling.

Marked CINI Sterling in block letters.

In very nice condition with a warm patina, and some minor surface scratches and tarnish. Nice weight and well crafted.

A triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet by Jondell, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 9 1/2" around the outside. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.

Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. Although it is hollow, it is made from thick sterling and has a substantial feel.

In fine condition with minor scuffs.

Cool, sleek design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a black orb by Sigi Pineda. The orb may be onyx.

Measures 2 7/8" long and almost 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Also marked with what looks like design number 304.

Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

A rare example.

A well crafted, layered sterling silver necklace with a stylized leaf design.

Measures about 18" long. Central pendant measures 2" long and 1" high. Marked with tiny initials, maybe ONC or OXG, hard to decipher. Also looks like St Sil.

Has a spring clasp marked STG 925 that holds securely. Fine condition.

Classic Arts and Crafts design.

A long necklace with silver and copper links and a central warrior shaped pendant in mixed metals attributed to Los Castillo.

The chain measures 24" long and has a hook clasp. The central pendant is made from married silver, copper, and brass metals and has an inlay of some kind of green stone. It measures 4" long and 1 3/4" at the widest.

Marked Hecho en Mexico on the reverse which is brass. Has some surface scratches and shows a little wear. We did not polish it.

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